{"product_id":"carve-a-sphere-wednesday-28-october","title":"Carve a Sphere - Wednesday 28 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, 28 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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are unable to attend, you are welcome to send someone in your place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBookings may be transferred to another available class if requested more than 14 days before your class date. Transfers are subject to availability and are limited to one transfer per booking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin 14 days of the class date, bookings cannot be transferred to another date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the workshop is cancelled by Courtney Petley, you will receive a full refund.\u003c\/span\u003e\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":43594581114941,"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-28-october","provider":"Petley Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}