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Introduction to Woodcarving with Gerry Holzman
September 19, 2008 | September 20, 2008 | September 21, 2008
9:00am-4:00pm
The Farmers' Museum

Gerry Holzman, who numbers Disney, the Cunard Lines and the South Street Seaport among his clients, is the head carver of the Empire State Carousel, a full-size operating merry-go-round entirely based on the theme of New York State history and culture. This unique “museum you can ride on” is a permanent exhibit on the grounds of the Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown, New York. The carved portraits on the carousel will be used as references and resources in the carving course.

This course will be an exercise in carving a caricature of the human face. Using deep-relief wooden heads from the Hotel Buffalo Ratskellar (circa 1900) as models, students will be guided through the process required to carve a full-size replica (six-inches long) of a portrait head. Since each model is unique, participants will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of expressions--some humorous, some grotesque, and some serenely benign.

Students will be required to bring their own tools, please ask for a list.

Fee: $225, plus a $25 materials fee.