Woodcraft of Denver

Three Dimensional Carving

Part 1: Sunday, September 20, 2026, 2 PM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, September 27, 2026, 2 PM - 5 PM

Part 3: Sunday, October 4, 2026, 2 PM - 5 PM

Part 4: Sunday, October 11, 2026, 2 PM - 5 PM

If you have ever wanted to carve three-dimensionally but didn't know how to start or make your piece more life-like, this is the class for you. Whether you want to understand how to carve a realistic face, bears, horses, wolves or other animals, this class can help you do that. The class will offer direct instruction for novice carvers and guidance for those who are more advanced. The goal of the class is to make three-dimensional carving accessible and enjoyable for all carvers. Carvers should come with at least a 4 x 10 x 12 block of wood (basswood or butternut are easiest to work with). Carving tools should be of similar sizes & shapes as those listed.

Relief Carving

Part 1: Thursday, September 24, 2026, 4 PM - 7 PM

Part 2: Thursday, October 1, 2026, 5 PM - 7 PM

Part 3: Thursday, October 8, 2026, 5 PM - 7 PM

Part 4: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 5 PM - 7 PM

Join Charlie and other carvers of all skill levels in four sequential sessions to learn the techniques of relief carving. Charlie Milliser is a well known local carver who truly enjoys sharing his vast knowledge of relief carving with his students. Please direct questions to Charlie at cjmilliser@gmail.com. Tuition is for 9 hours of class time. Students are required to participate in 4 sessions in a row.

Introduction to Stained Glass

Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10 AM - 4 PM

You will get hands on experience with the Tiffany style-stained glass method. After a brief discussion on safety, you will learn the basic techniques of glass cutting. But we will mainly focus on grinding, taping, and soldering. You will leave with a 3-4 inch sun-catcher/ceiling fan pull. Glass and tools will be provided. We will also provide goggles, dust mask, gloves, and a few pre-cut designs to choose from.