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Erin Philp
Wednesdays, February 21 – March 20, 2024
6:00pm – 8:30pm
In this workshop we will design and carve a wooden sign for your home, business or to give as a gift. Concepts covered include the foundations of sign carving, the use of a variety of chisels and knives, as well as basic carving knowledge regarding wood type and grain direction. Students will get to design their sign on a wood blank (come with an idea in mind!) and then move on to carving and finally completing it with discussions on the pros and cons of a variety of finishes. By the end of the workshop you’ll have a sign to hang and enjoy! All levels are encouraged to register.
Students should bring:
- An idea for a sign (ideally max 16” x 24”)
- Any carving tools you might have and want to use (the instructor will provide tools for everyone to use/try during the workshop)
- A mallet or hammer if you have one
- Hearing and eye protection
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Erin Philp
Erin Philp is a South Shore-based artist, woodworker and shipwright. Blending her university roots in history with the technical precision of a Red Seal cabinetmaker, Erin’s work is as much about storytelling as it is about construction. Her career has been defined by a lifelong connection to the water, from her youth sailing the Great Lakes to her professional work restoring wooden vessels across the Pacific and Atlantic coasts.
Her portfolio features playful reinterpretations of nautical themes, often drawing inspiration from maritime history and the coastal landscape of Nova Scotia. While Erin maintains a profound reverence for heritage methodology and manual tools, her practice is equally defined by innovation and a willingness to venture beyond conventional boundaries. At its core, her work explores the intersection of courage, play, and technical precision.
Erin’s public art piece, High Tide, is currently on permanent display at the Narrows Basin Bridge along the Dynamite Trail in Mahone Bay, NS.
Bookings
Registrations for this workshop are now closed.