Kathrina Nellis

Hand & Power Carver, Focused on Angle Grinder Based Powercarving

Working with green wood as well as dry lumber, Kathrina lets the character of the grain determine what is to be carved out. Using an eclectic mix of both hand and power tools, her unconventional “non-linear” approach turns firewood, floorboards, and scraps into works that are not only visually beautiful but also serve a useful purpose and feel good in the hand. Not widely appreciated but essential to her work, angle grinder based powercarving will be her focus this season.

Kathrina Nellis’ 2024
Seminars included with general admission

Friday 12:30 - 1:30 Powercarving: Bulk Removal

Angle grinder based powercarving is fast, versatile, well-matched to varying interests and abilities, and doesn’t require expensive equipment or dedicated shop space — which is why it is Kathrina’s preferred tooling platform. In this seminar, she will demonstrate techniques and discuss pros, cons, safety, and maintenance for several bit options.

Friday 2:30 - 3:30 Powercarving: Refining and Finishing

Kathrina will show an array of powercarving bits and strategies to refine shapes, create interesting textures, hide and/or embrace “flaws,” and sand tricky contours.

Friday 4:30 - 5:30 Powercarving Greenwood Bowls

You don’t need a lathe to make a bowl! Powercarving can quickly and efficiently transform a log or timber into a stunning centerpiece by not only rapidly removing waste material, but also creating unconventional shapes, contours, and textures. In this step-by-step demonstration, Kathrina will illustrate the usage, safety, and ergonomic aspects of various angle grinder based carving tools and address factors affecting bowl design and drying.

Saturday 11:00 - 12:00 Powercarving: Bulk Removal

Angle grinder based powercarving is fast, versatile, well-matched to varying interests and abilities, and doesn’t require expensive equipment or dedicated shop space — which is why it is Kathrina’s preferred tooling platform. In this seminar, she will demonstrate techniques and discuss pros, cons, safety, and maintenance for several bit options.

Saturday 1:30 - 2:30 Powercarving: Refining and Finishing

Kathrina will show an array of powercarving bits and strategies to refine shapes, create interesting textures, hide and/or embrace “flaws,” and sand tricky contours.

Saturday 4:00 - 5:00 Powercarving Greenwood Bowls

You don’t need a lathe to make a bowl! Powercarving can quickly and efficiently transform a log or timber into a stunning centerpiece by not only rapidly removing waste material, but also creating unconventional shapes, contours, and textures. In this step-by-step demonstration, Kathrina will illustrate the usage, safety, and ergonomic aspects of various angle grinder based carving tools and address factors affecting bowl design and drying.

Sunday 10:30 - 11:30 Powercarving: Bulk Removal

Angle grinder based powercarving is fast, versatile, well-matched to varying interests and abilities, and doesn’t require expensive equipment or dedicated shop space — which is why it is Kathrina’s preferred tooling platform. In this seminar, she will demonstrate techniques and discuss pros, cons, safety, and maintenance for several bit options.

Sunday 12:00 - 1:00 Powercarving: Refining and Finishing

Kathrina will show an array of powercarving bits and strategies to refine shapes, create interesting textures, hide and/or embrace “flaws,” and sand tricky contours.

Sunday 1:30 - 2:30 Powercarving Greenwood Bowls

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