Sunflower Relief Woodcarving for Beginners

Get introduced to the art of woodcarving by carving a sunflower relief using a chisel and mallet under the guidance of special visiting instructor Rick Liegl. A co-founder of Colonial Crafts of Connecticut, Rick is a master craftsman who will show you how to lay out a design using a pencil, ruler and compass. Then you will learn and practice traditional carving techniques in an oak panel and carve your own wall hanging to take home. 

A basic understanding of woodworking is helpful but not necessary. Rick will provide a piece of oak for each student to carve, as well as carving chisels and mallets.

Date: Sat., May 16th, 1-4 PM
Instructor: Rick Liegl
Class size (max.): 8
Attendance (min.): 6*
Skill level: basic
Prerequisites: none

Registration (per person)
Household Member & Above: $125**
Individual Member: $131**
General Public: $138
Register By: May 3rd

Materials: $15 (included at checkout)

*Classes that do not meet the minimum attendance number may be cancelled or rescheduled. If so, you will receive a full refund, or class credit, regardless of the cancellation date.

**We encourage you to become a member to receive discounted class tuition. You must be a current member on the date of registering to receive your discount. Please login to activate your member discount. To become a new member, please sign up here, or call 845-338-0071.

About the Instructor: Colonial Crafts of Connecticut was founded by friends Anne Marie Elder and Rick Liegl who have a shared passion for connecting people through traditional handcraft. What began as a way to share knowledge about spoon and bowl carving, green woodworking, blacksmithing, broom making, basketry, and other pre‑industrial skills has grown into a vibrant community of makers and instructors.

Today, Colonial Crafts serves as a resource for museums, historical societies, and cultural events throughout New England, helping to preserve and promote the region’s craft traditions. Through monthly open studio meetups and hands‑on workshops, we aim to build a welcoming community where people can learn, create, and keep these timeless skills alive.