Nora Hall DVD No. 6: Carving the Newport Shell (The Nora Hall Essential European Woodcarving DVD Series)

Carving the Newport Shell
European Master Woodcarver and teacher Nora Hall takes us on a unique woodcarving journey: carving the Newport Shell.
One of the most popular lessons in her private workshops, the Newport Shell allows students unparalleled opportunity to gain a more in-depth knowledge of Nora Hall's European Master Woodcarving techniques, passed down from master woodcarvers in her native Holland.
Nora Hall carefully breaks down each segment using extremely clear, close-up video footage as she carves the Newport Shell from start to finish.

In this DVD you will learn:

• Controlling the V-Tool for delicate cuts
• Scalloped carving techniques
• Extensive use of the shallow gauge tools
• Precise tool and hand placement

Approximately 60 minutes. Pattern included.
 

Internationally known master woodcarver and teacher Nora Hall was born in Amsterdam, Holland in 1922. Her father was the renowned Dutch master woodcarver Johannes Leereveld. Nora became an apprentice to her father, studying in the tradition of the great Dutch master woodcarvers of which her father was a member. This tradition was the centuries-old approach of immersing the novice completely in methods designed to instill speed and a wide range of essential skills in a relatively short period of time so the apprentice was soon a valuable asset in the master woodcarver's studio. These are the very same efficient, speed-building methods Nora imparts today to her students nation-wide and in her Essential European Woodcarving DVD series.

Nora Hall has produced a series of study castings to compliment her teachings in this video series.  Find castings to compliment the techniques in this video and more in Nora Hall Study Castings category.

Manufacturer:   Nora Hall