Mary May

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Summer - Fall 2023 Class Schedule available. Click here for more information.

Instructor: Mary May

Mary May has been carving wood for more than 20 years. She had opportunities to study with several master carvers from around the world and has focused on learning the classic styles of traditional hand carving. Mary has a workshop in Charleston, SC., where she works on commissioned pieces for architectural details, period furniture, and sculptures. She teaches beginning and advanced carving workshops at a variety of schools throughout the country, as well as in her workshop. Mary has developed several instructional DVDs on carving details for American period furniture and has recently started an online woodcarving school. You can see some of her work at www.marymaycarving.com

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Testimonials

Bob,

Just a quick note to say how much I appreciated and benefitted from the recent 5 week intensive. I hope you get as much satisfaction in teaching it as we received knowledge from the class. I didn’t return with a trinket, a box or a table … but I did return with a better understanding of workmanship and the process to get there. That was exactly what I was looking for.

The dovetails continue to improve (someday they’ll meet my standards), the L-fence is already on the saw and you gave me sufficient challenges to keep me busy for some time.

I hope our paths cross again.

Best,

Butch

5/21/2021

Bob,

Thanks for the last five weeks. This was one of the best learning experiences I have ever had. Thanks for your patience and I look forward to taking more courses in the future. Meanwhile, this summer, I'll keep practicing dovetails and I'll look forward to seeing you at the open house.

Myles