{"product_id":"carve-a-sphere-wednesday-14-october","title":"Carve a Sphere - Wednesday 14 October","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLearn to Carve a Spiral by Hand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eJoin me in my Grey Lynn studio for a three-hour carving class. In this class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of carving wood by hand, exploring grain direction, symmetry and carving technique as you transform a pre-cut timber blank into a carved sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWorking with a carving knife, you’ll learn how to remove material safely and efficiently, read the grain direction, and gradually refine the form using controlled carving cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e What you'll Make\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYou’ll begin with a pre-cut timber \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eblank before gradually carving away the corners as the sphere begins to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThroughout the evening you’ll refine the shape before applying a natural oil finish to enhance the timber’s grain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eYou can choose to preserve the crisp carved facets or sand the surface smooth before taking your piece home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWho Can Attend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAll skill levels welcome. No experience needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis class is relaxed and exploratory — it’s about learning a new skill and enjoying the process, rather than achieving a perfect outcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eClass Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wednesday, 14 October\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-9pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey Lynn, Auckland \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maximum 4 students\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull address and detailed class information will be sent one week prior to the workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat to Wear \u0026amp; Bring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWear comfortable clothing you don't mind getting sandy, and closed-toe shoes. The workshop is in a warehouse-style building - dress for the weather as it can be warm or cool depending on conditions. Rubber thimbles provided, but you're welcome to bring gardening gloves for extra hand protection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Workshop Environment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe class takes place in a shared workshop alongside other woodworkers and metalworkers. At times, the space may be active and include background noise from tools and machinery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEar muffs are provided if things get loud.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eParking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eParking is free after 6pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCancellations \u0026amp; Changes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you are unable to attend, you are welcome to send someone in your place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDate changes are permitted up to 14 days before the class. Within 14 days of the class date, bookings are non-transferable and non-refundable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRefunds will only be issued if the workshop is cancelled by Courtney Petley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eQuestions? Feel free to get in touch - I'm happy to help!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petley Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43387654864957,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/4762\/1933\/files\/IzzyHarrison3305--000070.jpg?v=1784692931","url":"https:\/\/petley.store\/products\/carve-a-sphere-wednesday-14-october","provider":"Petley Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}