I Saw The Sign: Wooden Sign Carving
Registration
Erin Philp
Monday to Friday, August 21 – August 25, 2023
10:00am – 4:00pm
In this workshop we will design and carve a wooden sign for your home, your business, or to give as a gift. Concepts covered include the foundations of sign carving using a variety of chisels and knives, as well as basic carving knowledge regarding wood type and grain direction. Students will start by designing their sign on a wood blank (come with an idea in mind!) and then move on to carving and finally completing it with a variety of finishes. By the end of the workshop you’ll have a sign to hang and enjoy!
All levels of experience are encouraged to register.
Students should bring:
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An idea for a 12″ x 14″ sign
- Any carving tools you might have and want to use
- A mallet or hammer if you have one
- Hearing protection
Bookings
Registrations for this workshop are now closed.
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.