Chip Carving Workshop

4-hour Chip Carving wall-hanging workshop


Wanda Gillespie
Wanda Gillespie
5.0 (26)

4 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests

  $170 - $180 ($180 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, $180/guest for 1 guest, $170/guest for 2+ guests) (PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Learn the ancient art of chip carving — a technique practised across cultures for centuries. This workshop is the perfect introduction to pattern carving using just one tool: the chip-carving knife. By cutting small triangular chips, you’ll create beautiful geometric designs and complete your own bird wall hanging.
Along the way, you’ll learn essential skills in tool care, timber selection, and finishing, guided by contemporary artist and woodcarver Wanda Gillespie. Once you grasp the basics, you’ll discover endless possibilities for embellishing wooden objects, sculptures, and furniture.
Join us for a meditative, hands-on, and inspiring four-hour workshop.
What you'll get
1 bird chip carving blank
The option to buy additional carving blanks and a chip carving knife to take home
A chip carved bird in wood to take home
Knowledge required
No skill or prior knowledge is necessary.
What to bring
Smiles
Location

Anatolia Art Studio - 42 Smith Street, Collingwood VIC

From the city, catch the 86 tram and get off at the corner of Gertrude and Smith St. Turn right on to Smith St towards Victoria Pde and Anatolia studios will be on the left.

Chip Carving Workshop location
Your teacher

Wanda Gillespie
Wanda Gillespie

5.0 (26)
female Women-owned

I’m Wanda Gillespie, a contemporary artist, woodcarver, and sculptor based in Naarm/Melbourne. My journey into woodcarving began over 15 years ago after an inspiring artist residency in Indonesia, which sparked my deep connection to this traditional craft. Since then, I’ve been honing my skills and exploring the expressive possibilities of wood.
For the past eight years, I’ve been teaching woodcarving, both privately and in small classes. I’m passionate about sharing this craft with others, especially through chip carving—a great entry point for beginners that only requires one tool, the chip carving knife. I also love teaching more ornamental and figurative carving, whether in relief or in the round, and helping students discover the beauty and versatility of working with wood.
I studied Fine Arts at the Victorian College of the Arts, and I was honoured to receive a fellowship to teach undergraduate students in the Sculpture department. My work has been exhibited in numerous high-profile exhibitions and art prizes, and I regularly hold solo exhibitions. Over the years, my woodcarving has evolved, and I’ve developed a particular focus on portrait and figurative sculptures, which allow me to capture intricate details and emotional depth in the medium of wood.
class V48I01Z33L 34c052b7f77f35dccea660a6ce51910d production melbourne Melbourne VIC AU melbourne