Come learn how to carve a detailed wooden prop sword! Learn the basics of how to use two of the most popular tools in the woodshop, band saw and belt sander, to create a wooden sword just like your favorite weapon from pop culture or one of your own design.
You'll work in the woodshop over two sessions making a prop weapon perfect for putting on display or a prop for cosplay. Session one will include a design brainstorming portion before moving into the woodshop to begin forming your sword from a block of wood. Session two will be focused on completing the design details on your sword. At the end of this class, you'll leave with your handmade prop sword and some basics woodworking knowledge!
Note: Be sure to wear long pants and close toed shoes. We'll provide the rest of the safety gear you'll need.
Thaddeus Prevette is a sculpture artist who began working with three dimensional objects back in 2016. He graduated from Western Carolina University in 2020 with a BFA in studio art and graduated from East Carolina University with an MFA in sculpture in May of 2023. He participates in public art exhibitions and was commissioned for the design of the ECU 911 Memorial sculpture back in 2021. He works with recycled and repurposed material to create narrative artwork that is influenced by historic and modern mythologies.
This class is for makers 18 years old and older. Email: workshops@wsmixxer.org with any questions.
Workshops must meet a minimum number of registrations. Mixxer may cancel workshop 48 hours prior to start time, if minimum is not met. Should you need to cancel your registration, 48 hours notice is required to request a cancellation, refund or credit to future workshop date.
