Serious Skills Series: The Art of Woodburning-Make Your Own Souvenir Ornament
Serious Skills Series: The Art of Woodburning-Make Your Own Souvenir Ornament
Hosted by DeSoto State Park. The Serious Skills series is a variety of classes and workshops that provide opportunities to discover a hidden talent or learn a new skill for personal enrichment. Classes are open to local residents, overnight guests, and park visitors.
Pyrography or woodburning is the art of decorating wood or other materials, the term meaning “writing with fire” dating back to the 17th century. Participants in this class will learn the basic techniques of decorative wood burning from artist April Blanks, and will work on their own souvenir ornament designs of scenes in DeSoto State Park and different designs. Practice basic techniques using a pen-like burning tool and paint. This class is for ages 14 to adult.
Date: April 19, 2024
Time: 2 class times available: 10:00-12:00 OR 12:30-2:30 pm (CST)
Where: DeSoto State Park in Fort Payne, Alabama. Benefield Interpretive Center next to Country Store on County Road 89
Fee: $25.00 -includes all supplies. Class space is limited, pre-registration is required for attendance in this class. Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/g/9mLJVYLm2D
Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov for more info.
Examples of April’s work: www.facebook.com/Aprils-Woodburnings
