Shaping Her Memories: woodcarving with Carol Russell

Create your own beautiful utensil made from locally salvaged timber and hand tools in the spirit of the Jimmy Possum tradition.

During the session you’ll learn tradition whittling and carving techniques through the creation of beautiful cheese or butter knife. Carol will also show you how to maintain and sharpen tools such as knives, spokeshaves and drawknives.

Bring along your own small object that has meaning and share its story with the group as part of the celebrations for International Women’s Day at QVMAG.

All the tools and materials needed for this workshop are provided. Please wear covered shoes. Morning tea will be provided on the day. Bookings are essential.

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About the artist

Carol Russell is a self-taught woodworker who has been making pieces for most of her adult life. She began in 1987 with small furniture projects and antique restoration, spending time in workshops and gleaning what she could from craftspeople who were prepared to share their knowledge. She spent several years on small commission projects, exhibiting her work in galleries in Brisbane, Canberra and Sydney. She recently moved back to Tasmania

Carol became interested in teaching the craft herself. In 1997 she began teaching woodwork at Carbatec, a supplier of woodworking tools in Brisbane, where she was employed to create a woodworking school. The Australian Wood Review have published several of her articles on tools and woodworking techniques. She works full time teaching and creating unique pieces of tableware from Australia’s forest timbers.

Image: Carol Russell