Rocking Horse Classes

Three Day Course - The Power-Carved Rocking Horse

The Ultimate Heirloom

Of all the wooden toys I have produced, the wooden rocking horse would be the pinnacle—it has a long tradition going back hundreds of years. It is valued not only as a toy, but as a decorator item in the home long after the children have outgrown it. There is nothing to compare with a wood rocking horse as a family heirloom. I have restored rocking horses that have been part of the same family for 150 years. For a grandparent or parent to buy, or even better make a wooden rocking horse for the children or grandchildren can start a great family tradition.

Have you always wanted to make a rocking horse but been put off by:

• the complexity of the plans?
• the price of the timber/ accessories?
• the time, skill & money required to master the gouges & chisels you thought you would have to use?

Procrastinate No More

Now with Viktoria & Chris Woolcock’s tuition, a 4” grinder, rotary rasp carving aid and 3 days, you can complete a first class wooden rocking horse, imparting your personal touch along the way. Our course gives you your own choice of colour and finishing which can be undertaken at your own speed in a class size that does not exceed 4 people. You will have fun personalising your own truly unique rocking horse to be treasured and valued for generations as a family heirloom.

3 Day Weekend Class Cost - 2010

The weekend class includes the following:

• Use of Power Tools
• Use of Safety Gear ( Leather Apron, Goggles, Face Mask, Ear Phones)
• Three Days of Tuition
• The Standard Rocking Horse Body Cut and Glued Kit
• The Standard Rocking Horse Fit Out Kit
• The Standard Rocking Horse Miniature Saddle & Brass Fittings
• The Standard Rocking Horse Stand and Swing Hardware
• Delicious Lunches each day for you and your partner
• Morning and afternoon tea each day for you and your partner
• "Horsin' Around with Power Carving" 90 minute instructional/souvenir DVD
• Your Graduation Gifts

Cost is : $2000 per horse-making student (Prices includes GST & subject to change without notice)

rocking horse maker Course Content & Schedule

FRIDAY 9 AM to 4 PM
Overview/Safety
Joinery Rationale
Tools & Method with the Rotary Rasp
Carving the Body
LUNCH
Carving/Power Sanding
Afternoon Tea
More Power Sandng

SATURDAY 8 AM to 6 PM
Hand Sanding
Stand Preparation & Assembly
LUNCH
Hand Sanding & Painting
Afternoon Tea
Spray Painting or Staining

SUNDAY 9AM to 3 PM
Fitting Out Horse
Fitting Horse to Stand
LUNCH
Detailing
Graduation
Wrap-up Afternoon Tea

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Satisfaction Guaranteed

You will go home with a completed, fully customised, ready to ride rocking horse. The horse will fit off it’s stand in a family sedan.
You will have the priceless satisfaction of having created your own truly unique rocking horse to be treasured and valued for generations as a family heirloom.
You will also have gained the confidence and skill to make additional horses if you so desire.

Payments

Payment by Money Order, MasterCard /Visa.
50% deposit required to book - Due Nov30,
for Mar/Apr/ May 25 for Jul/Aug/Sep Classses
Balance due prior to class start.
Cancellation fee of 20% of total booked value applies.