Cursus Sculpture EN • Wood sculpture learning program
CO-LINGUAL PROGRAM
This program introduces you to several complementary wood carving techniques : pattern carving, full-round wood sculpture, bansaw box and wood surface design. It brings together a series of courses that allow for a progressive and extensive learning process. Registration in this program gives you access to 3 courses of our program at a reduced price.
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
- LEARNING PROCESS : You build your skills and ease in the workshop through a progressive and comprehensive learning process.
- DISCOUNT : You receive a 105 $ discount on the total price of courses purchased individually.
- INSTALLMENT PAYMENT : You can access an installment payment for your registration. You will be offered this option in the final stages of the online purchase process. However, if you purchase the cursus shortly before the start of the first course, payment by instalments may be limited or unavailable.
- CURSUS ASSISTED WORKSHOP : During the cursus, you have access to two optional days of assisted workshop time. So you can either take advantage of our facilities and the expertise of a trainer to finish the projects you’ve started in your cursus, or take a well-deserved break.
- VIN D’HONNEUR AND TRAINING CERTIFICATE : At the end of your cursus, ÉÉAM will hold a vin d’honneur to mark the completion of your program and give you your training certificate.
- ASSISTED OPEN SHOP TIME : Once you have completed your program, you have access to assisted open shop time to put the concepts you have learned into practice.
Prerequisites for the cursus
Level 1 – No prerequisites
Number of sessions
9 sessions
Training duration
36 hours
Cost
935 $ + txs
Installment payment
Winter cursus schedule
La sculpture
Sunday February 8th, 15th and 22nd, March 1st and 8th 2026, 8AM to NOON
ASSISTED WORKSHOP
OPTIONAL | Sunday March 15th, 8AM to NOON
Le boîtier
Sunday March 22nd and 29th 2026, 8AM to NOON
La décorative
Sunday April 12nd and 19th 2026, 8AM to NOON
ASSISTED WORKSHOP
OPTIONAL | Sunday April 26th, 8AM to NOON
Register now for the Winter session of Cursus Sculpture CO-LINGUAL. 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 boîtier EN • Bandsaw box making
- Bandsaw operation
- Box anatomy and layout technique
- Wood fundamentals
- Glue up of complex forms
- Machine and hand sanding
- Gluing, including complex forms
La décorative EN • Creating decorative surfaces
- 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.
