Obeah Woman mask (c) Carlyle N. Matthew - Front view

Obeah Woman mask (c) Carlyle N. Matthew - Side view

Maskmagic - Woodcarving for beginners - update

WHAT SOME STUDENTS HAVE SAID ABOUT MASK MAGIC (c).

1) " I am enjoying this course very much and didn't know until now, such courses

      were offered".

2) " I am most excited about the art. The aspect of relaxation that this medium envelopes

      the carver in. I am most disappointed that this course has only eight sessions".

3) " Carlyle instilled interest and enthusiasm in us all".

4) " A mixture of group techniques and individual teaching - very professional".

5) " I want to make it an interesting hobby".

6) " I am most excited about everyone's carvings - which seem to grow into different

      personalities as they evolve".

7) " I am most excited that I will have a mask hanging on my wall that will draw criticism

      and applause".

8) " Our instructor was extremely enthusiastic, he clearly enjoyed his craft which made

       this course that much more enjoyable. I would like to continue carving after the

       course because of this excellent experience".

9) " Excellent course , very instructive".

Instructor's note: There is a mysterious and  interesting process , when people from varying backgrounds and interests who, never having carved before can complete a variety of  highly aesthetic and uniquely interesting masks over a short period of time.

Many times , I am astounded by the high level of  talent and creativity of these 'beginner's ... I can only explain it by simply saying "magical".

Carlyle Matthew

maskerpieces.com

Maskmagic - Wood carving for beginners

Mask carving has been a hobby of mine for many years. It is my belief that we individually possess many talents and capabilities which could easily and redily be explored and developed if desired.

I began teaching wood carving for beginners to Continuing education students in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia in 1983 and continued for many years.


This proposed course would specifically be an introduction to woodcarving, designed to give the beginner valid knowledge of the art and its applications, allowing the beginner freedom to explore his/ her own creative ideas with regards to mask carving; it's meant to be fun while developing a sense of patience and confidence, integral to eventually mastering the craft; so called ‘mistakes’ are turned into creative ideas by looking at these as part of  the creative subconscious.

The structure of the course will be done in a format to allow beginners to apply techniques learned to create similar masks on his / her own…with the potential of developing a valuable and rewarding hobby.

Carlyle Matthew

maskerpieces.com