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Traditional Brasstown Carving with Helen Gibson

September 17, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until September 24, 2025

Wood carver, Mary Gibson, works with a carving tool to create a figurine.
Explore the woodcarving traditions of The Brasstown Carvers with Helen Gibson. Carve animals, ornaments, or walking sticks while you practice knife work to better grasp the intricacies of forms, tools, and techniques. Along with technical instruction in three-dimensional and relief carving, Helen will share her experiences growing up and developing as an artist within the carving community, sharing a unique oral history that explores the aesthetic and background of this tradition.
 
This is a multi-session workshop held on Wednesdays, September 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
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