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Wednesday, 8th February
Wood carving
12:30pm to 3:30pm
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Thursday, 9th February
Arts & Crafts Club
11am to 1pm
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Friday, 10th February
Ladies Dinner
from 7pm
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Wednesday, 15th February
Wood carving
12:30pm to 3:30pm
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Thursday, 16th February
Arts & Crafts Club
11am to 1pm
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Friday, 17th February
Ladies Dinner
from 7pm
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Wednesday, 22nd February
Wood carving
12:30pm to 3:30pm
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Thursday, 23rd February
Arts & Crafts Club
11am to 1pm
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Friday, 24th February
Ladies Dinner
from 7pm

Decarative spoons
Decarative spoons
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Jorge our wood carving teacher is a very skilled carver in his own right and keeps a constantly changing selection of pieces in the studio.

He also undertakes commissions and
restoration work.

Name plates & Slogans
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Name plates & Slogans

 

 

Made using traditional techniques this copy of "La Virgin de Korsum" a Russian Icon from the 18th century measeures 70cmx54cm.

Canvas has been stuck onto wood and then treated with Gesso before the gold leaf and paint detail.

Jorge has an affinity with nature which he finds inspirational. Much of his work is based on flowers, leaves and birds.

Carved leaves Hummingbird Fishes
Carved leaves
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Hummingbird
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Fishes
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Jorge´s interest in traditional carving has led to much restoration work so a knowledge of traditional decorations such as scrolls is essential.

Carving: Labourer Bird box
Carving: Labourer
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Bird box
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