Cursus Sculpture EN • Wood carving learning program
CO-LINGUAL PROGRAM
A 3-step program to learn wood carving, from basic techniques to surface textures
The Cursus Sculpture EN allows you to learn the essential techniques of wood carving through creative and accessible projects, even with no prior experience. This program brings together 3 complementary courses that cover the fundamentals of carving, working in volume, and creating decorative textures. Your registration in the program automatically includes all 3 courses.
PLEASE NOTE: This program is co-lingual (French–English), which means that francophone and anglophone participants form a single group and attend the same classes. The trainer adjusts the language of teaching to accommodate the group or alternates between French and English. All participants may speak the language of their choice, and the trainer will make sure that everyone understands the content.
It is not necessary to be bilingual to register, but basic understanding of both languages may be helpful. Because this course is based on manual work and individual exploration, it is particularly well suited to this way of working. We consider linguistic diversity an asset, and we ask that you show inclusiveness, kindness, and respect.
Advantages of the Cursus Sculpture EN
- Structured progression : Develop your skills and confidence in the workshop through a progressive, step-by-step learning experience.
- Preferential pricing : Save $125 by enrolling in the full program instead of registering for courses individually.
- Installment payments : A flexible payment option is available at registration, depending on the timing of your purchase.
- Certification and celebration : Mark the completion of your program with a vin d’honneur and receive your training certificate.
- Access to assisted open shop : Continue practicing what you’ve learned after your training with access to assisted open shop time.
Prerequisites for the cursus
Level 1 – No prerequisites
Number of sessions
6 sessions
Training duration
36 hours
Cost
975 $ + txs
Installment payment
Learning steps of the Cursus Sculpture EN in wood carving
Explore the 3 courses included in the program to discover the key skills developed at each step and the projects you will complete.
Winter cursus schedule
La sculpture EN
Sundays, February 7, 14, 21, 28, 2027, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Le volume EN
Sunday, March 14, 2027, 8 AM to 5 PM
Les surfaces EN
Sunday, March 21, 2027, 8 AM to 5 PM
Register now for the Winter session of Cursus Sculpture. Places are limited!
Training plan
- Equipment used in this program
- Techniques and concepts taught in this program
- Materials and equipment provided
- Equipment to bring
- Set of gouges, burin et straight chisel
- Mallet
- Bandsaw
- Grinder and sharpening stones
- Drill press
- Hand drills
- Sanding machines
- Orbital and hand sanding
- Painting, drawing and finishing tools
La sculpture EN • The art of wood carving
- Safe and appropriate use of carving chisels
- Creating bas-relief carvings
- Operating a bandsaw
- Carving in the round
- Sharpening gouges and other carving chisels
Le volume EN • Bandsaw carved box
- Bandsaw operation
- Box anatomy and layout technique
- Wood fundamentals
- Glue up of complex forms
- Machine and hand sanding
- Gluing, including complex forms
Les surfaces EN • Carving wood textures
- Carving
- Grain and mark raising
- Colour and texture layering
- Milk paint, dyes, stamping and drawing on wood
- Materials and tools needed to carry out exercises and/or projects
- Course notebook
- If necessary, loan of hearing protectors and safety glasses
If you have one, you can bring:
- a dust mask
- hearing protectors
- safety glasses
- safety shoes
Have you already taken one or more courses in the ÉÉAM program?
Would you like to register for the cursus, but have already taken one or more of the ÉÉAM program courses in the past? Unfortunately, you must register individually for the courses you have not taken, and pay the full price.
The Cursus Sculpture EN (40 hours) is still an introduction to woodworking, compared to the technical college program, which is the learning and practice of the trade over a minimum duration of 3 years (1 965 hours).
Participants
Unless otherwise specified, ÉÉAM general public courses are only open to people 18 years of age and older.
As openness and inclusion are essential values for the ÉÉAM, the school strives to accommodate everyone who is interested in cabinetmaking. If you live with a functional limitation and have questions regarding your ability to attend training, please contact us to discuss.
