Tevita Kunato is offering wood carving classes.
One-on-One and Small Group Carving Lessons in Hilo, Hawai`i.
Classes starting in early 2016.
The goal of opening my shop up to the public is simply to expose interested people to the very rewarding and exciting world of creativity in wood carving. I teach Oceania genre but most of my students decide to go in another direction, one that excites them. After the basics have sunk in, I fully encourage that. Personally, I find it rewarding to start with someone who has no previous experience and see the excitement when a beautiful carving comes to life. Here is the truth. For most students it does not happen overnight. I understand that most people are not interested in becoming professional, however, the reward will never come without daily practice. I find that those who practice at least 30 minutes per day between classes are the ones that achieve a level of success that brings enjoyment. (Much like learning how to play an instrument.)
For visitors who are interested in a wood carving workshop. Please contact me and I'll put something together for you based on your goal, the number of days you are available and level of experience. Short workshops are geared toward learning how to execute one item. ie. a fish hook, bowl, model canoe.
Cost: Weekly class for kama`aina is $30. One hour lesson with an additional hour of supervised practice.
Workshop rates: please contact me for information.
All skill levels welcome.
-Learn how to make something beautiful out of wood!
-Chip carving -Bowl carving
-Relief carving -Fish Hook Necklace
-Small Sculpture -Make your own model canoe
-You don't need an entire arsenal of expensive tools to make something to be proud of. I'll show you how.
-I'll help you with a list of very basic tools and supplies to help you get started.
Classes are held out of my home shop in Hilo.
For kama`aina I offer weekly classes. 1 hour with an additional hour of supervised practice. We start with the basics and move toward relief carving and sculpture.
For Visitors: Please contact me for 2-5 day carving class options. A fun vacation idea for those who need some time off but also need to keep busy!
If you are serious about learning a new skill contact me for more information.
Phone: 949-338-0638
The goal of opening my shop up to the public is simply to expose interested people to the very rewarding and exciting world of creativity in wood carving. I teach Oceania genre but most of my students decide to go in another direction, one that excites them. After the basics have sunk in, I fully encourage that. Personally, I find it rewarding to start with someone who has no previous experience and see the excitement when a beautiful carving comes to life. Here is the truth. For most students it does not happen overnight. I understand that most people are not interested in becoming professional, however, the reward will never come without daily practice. I find that those who practice at least 30 minutes per day between classes are the ones that achieve a level of success that brings enjoyment. (Much like learning how to play an instrument.)
For visitors who are interested in a wood carving workshop. Please contact me and I'll put something together for you based on your goal, the number of days you are available and level of experience. Short workshops are geared toward learning how to execute one item. ie. a fish hook, bowl, model canoe.
Cost: Weekly class for kama`aina is $30. One hour lesson with an additional hour of supervised practice.
Workshop rates: please contact me for information.
All skill levels welcome.
-Learn how to make something beautiful out of wood!
-Chip carving -Bowl carving
-Relief carving -Fish Hook Necklace
-Small Sculpture -Make your own model canoe
-You don't need an entire arsenal of expensive tools to make something to be proud of. I'll show you how.
-I'll help you with a list of very basic tools and supplies to help you get started.
Classes are held out of my home shop in Hilo.
For kama`aina I offer weekly classes. 1 hour with an additional hour of supervised practice. We start with the basics and move toward relief carving and sculpture.
For Visitors: Please contact me for 2-5 day carving class options. A fun vacation idea for those who need some time off but also need to keep busy!
If you are serious about learning a new skill contact me for more information.
Phone: 949-338-0638