Chris Pye - Woodcarving

LEARNING TO CARVE

Successful woodcarving depends on a mix of aptitude, knowledge and skill.
Knowledge and skill can make even a little ability go a long way!

What's the best way to make the most of what we have, and go about learning to carve?

Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. A skill
  3. Desire
  4. Demands
  5. The Old Debate
  6. What is Possible
  7. Right Conditions
  8. Intelligent Learning
  9. Systematic Practice
  10. Summary

The writing here is my personal reflection based on contacts with a large number of students and carvers over many years.
If you think there is something to add please either let me know here at the website, using the 'Connect' form, or email me using the "help" link above.
Any comments and improving suggestions are very welcome.

Edition: October 2000.
Copyright© Chris Pye 2000

 
This article on learning to carve is available as a downloadable, free ebook which you may freely use and distribute, unchanged (but without charge).
And I'd be grateful if you let me know where it is being used. Thank you.

 

 

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1.Introduction | 2.A skill | 3.Desire | 4.Demands | 5.Talent | 6.What is Possible | 7.Right Conditions | 8.Intelligent Learning | 9.Systematic Practice | 10.Summary
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