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Classes are currently offered through Burleson Community Education

In the near future we will offer classes direct at RFAC through individual artists

 

 

 

Charlie Pitts from South Carolina studied for 3 weeks with Charlie Boren

Jeb Brown from Florida with his finished work

Dick Brown PhD from Maryland was a student here in the past

Four students from one of Charlie Boren's Seminars. Including Clay Davis and Fred Rauscher - Charlie Boren is on the right

 

 

Summer 2008 classes below;


Course #
Course Description:
Woodworking - The Scroll - Carving Techniques

Learn a truly unique woodworking technique from an award-winning local artist and sculptor. This accelerated class will introduce you to an art form resulting from the combination of scroll saw work and relief carving. This is not a classroom lecture, but a hands-on workshop held in the barns and studios of the Russell Farm Art Center, three miles from downtown Burleson. Materials, equipment and tools provided.  See Steve’s work at www.russellfarmartcenter.com .

For:   Ages 18+
Fee:  $95.00
Instructor:
Steve Baldwin
Location:
Russell Farm Art Center, 405 W. County Road 714, Burleson
(call Steve Baldwin @ 817-447-0432 or Burleson Community Ed @ 817-447-5729 for directions) 


Course #
Course Description:  Beginning Traditional Relief Woodcarving
   

Learn from one of the best woodcarvers in the nation. Pete will teach you how to take any piece of wood and transform it into a treasure. Pete McCaskill teams up with Charlie Boren to get you started on a life-long, rewarding hobby.

For:  Ages  18+
Fee: $95.00
Instructor:    Pete McCaskill
Location: Russell Farm Art Center, 405 W. County Road 714, Burleson
Please call Pete McCaskill at 817-291-7585 or
Burleson Community Education at 817-447-5729 for directions


Course #
Course Description:  Intermediate Traditional Relief Woodcarving
   

Learn from one of the best woodcarvers in the nation. Pete will teach you how to take any piece of wood and transform it into a treasure. Pete McCaskill teams up with Charlie Boren to get you started on a life-long, rewarding hobby.

For:  Ages  18+
Fee: $95.00
Instructor:    Pete McCaskill
Location:
Russell Farm Art Center, 405 W. County Road 714, Burleson
Please call Pete McCaskill at 817-291-7585 or
Burleson Community Education at 817-447-5729 for directions

Click here to see MAP to RFAC


Course #
Course Description:
Introduction to Direct Stone Carving

This course covers the centuries old methods of carving stone and creating stone sculpture using hand tools. Tools and materials are furnished. 

Note: Price does not include cost of tools—$78.00 from instructor.   

For:   Ages 18+
Fee:  $95.00
Instructor:
Don Wall
Location:
Russell Farm Art Center, 405 W. County Road 714, Burleson
 

 


Course #
Course Description:
Limestone Carving

This class introduces students to stone carving tools, techniques and types of stone to create three dimensional sculpture. This is a hands on workshop providing basic understanding of tools and supplies available and a good beginning to limestone sculpture.  Stone and tools are provided. Tools will be available for purchase as well. Students required to bring safety glasses, leather gloves, ear plugs and dust mask (disposable type).    Please call Jennie Franz at 817-790-2446 if questions.

For:   Ages 18+
Fee:  $95.00
Instructor: Jennie Franz & Dana Killen
Location: Russell Farm Art Center, 405 W. County Road 714, Burleson

 


Course #
Course Description:
Basic Sculpture... Clay... Wax to Bronze

Learn the secrets of basic sculpture of the human form or the animal form with wax and clay. 

For:   Ages 18+
Fee:  $95.00
Instructor:
Jeff Gotfried
Location:
Russell Farm Art Center, 405 W. County Road 714, Burleson