workshops
Atelier Indigo and Oak offers several different types of workshops for different age groups and levels of expertise.
Offenes Atelier: HOlzschnitzen
Holzschnitzen/whittling: Hosted at Atelier Zurlinden (Gertrudstrasse 27, Zürich 8003)
This series of Offenes Atelier offers a relaxed space to work on small wooden objects; spoons, butter knives, or creatures. We will work with dominantly green wood and participants will learn different ways to grip a knife and whittle. The object of this series is to gain a familiarity with different types of wood and trees that can be found and used in the region and also a better understanding of the way green wood may be handled with simple tools. Participants will be educated on how to use the tools in the Atelier that best suit their project. They can move at their own pace and experiment with different wood until they are certain of how they would like to proceed.
These evenings are limited to a maximum of 8 participants. Your place is reserved when you sign up.
Wood and knives are provided
All participants must have their own accident insurance.
A library of books on wood, trees, and carving is available for research
THESE EVENINGS ARE BASED ON A SLIDING SCALE: 20- covers basic materials and anything above 35- begins to pay me an hourly wage.
A 6X card may be purchased for 240- and may be used at any Offenes Atelier during 2024 (where space is available) and allows the user to bring a friend for free one of the evenings.
Dates: from 19:00 on the following Days January 22 and 31 : FEBRUARY 7 and 28 : MARCH 6 and 20 : APRIL 3 and 10 and 17 : MAY 8 and 15 and 22 and 29 : JUNE 5 and 12 and 19 and 26 : JULY 3 : August 28
spaces for these open ateliers fill up quickly, please contact me at molly@atelierindigoandoak.com if you are interested and want to reserve a spot or if you have any questions!
INtensive wood carving workshop
Hosted at Atelier Zurlinden: Gertrudstrasse 27, Zürich 8003
This Intensive workshop is offered as a Saturaday/Sunday from 9:30-14:00 with lunch included
The first day begins with wood. We will learn about the wood that is available to work with in the atelier. We will talk about where to source wood and what is possible with different varieties ( green or dry ). Next we will begin with a simple project (if working with beginners) and shape spoons or butter knives. we will explore different knife grips and also different tools to achieve desired shapes. At the close of the class each individual will consider what project to pursue the next day and research the possibilities in the various books available in the library.
If working with an experienced carver, the first day may start with a more complicated project to be determined between the participant and Molly before the start of the course.
The second day begins in the atelier where participants will learn how to cleave and prepare the wood for their project. the rest of the day will be spent working on the project with guidance and the many available tools in the atelier.
For beginners, this is a great class to get comfortable with knives and wood and the many ways to shape an object.
For those more advanced, this class offers concentrated time and guidance to finish a more complex project as well as all the specialised tools needed.
COFFEE AND TEA AS WELL AS A SIMPLE LUNCH is included for each of the afternoons.
offered for a maximum of 4 people and a minimum of 2
april 13-14, 202
June 8-9, 2024
Wood and knives are provided
All participants must have their own accident insurance.
A library of books on wood, trees, and carving is available for research
350CHF per person
booked upon request molly@atelierindigoandoak