Carving Class

On Day 3 of the First Shogun’s Path of Worship Tour, we had a carving class and I made this.

I really liked the experience, so I signed up to take two more classes with this teacher, Hitoshi Yamazaki. This is what I chose as my project.  (I should have chosen something less difficult!)

Using this Japanese measuring tool, called a shaku, and a chisel, I went to work. 

There were three other longer time students working on various projects. We had a tea time break in the middle of the three hour class.

This is what my piece looked like at the end of the class.  I know, pretty sad looking.  The teacher said it looked better than he expected!

This picture was taken by my teacher and sent to me.

I hope I can do better next time.