{"product_id":"september-26th-beginner-whittling-workshop","title":"September 26th - Beginner Whittling Workshop","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"13jksqd\" data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"222\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBeginner Whittling: Carve a Wooden Bird with Pete Davidson\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"376\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"267\"\u003eSaturday, September 26 • 10am–12:30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"296\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"376\"\u003eGrow Creative Studio • Historic Sacred Heart Building • East Hill, Pensacola\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eHave you ever wanted to learn the timeless craft of whittling?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eJoin us for a morning of slow, satisfying work as we learn the foundations of whittling by creating a simple wooden bird from a single piece of wood. Guided by local craftsman \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petedavidsonsculpture.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"639\"\u003ePete Davidson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, this beginner-friendly workshop is designed to introduce students to safe knife handling, basic techniques, and the quiet joy of working with natural materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eWhittling is a practice of patience and attention. With each careful cut, you'll begin to understand the grain of the wood, develop confidence with your tools, and discover the satisfaction of transforming a simple block of wood into something beautiful by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003eNo previous experience is necessary. Pete will guide the class step-by-step, making this an approachable introduction for complete beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"33plt4\" data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eIn this workshop you'll learn:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ywvzsr\" data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eSafe knife handling and wittling techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u7nheb\" data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eReading the grain of the wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"87sla1\" data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eBasic whittling cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19um3vi\" data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eHow to shape and refine a simple wooden bird\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6lx6m7\" data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eTips for continuing your practice at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"7zsklc\" data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m37033\" data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eAll wood pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16nlif6\" data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003eUse of carving tools during class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13rxdcb\" data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eStep-by-step instruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15ssm08\" data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003eYour finished hand-carved wooden bird to take home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"96nrtt\" data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eWorkshop Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturday, September 26\u003cbr data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10am–12:30pm\u003cbr data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow Creative Studio inside the Historic Sacred Heart Building in East Hill, Pensacola. **If the weather is beautiful, we will gather at Bayview park. Look for the email before class to confirm! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pete Davidson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003eThis workshop is designed for adults and older teens (14+) who are comfortable using a carving knife. Teens under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rjcraw\" data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003eBecause this workshop uses sharp carving tools, participants should be prepared to follow all safety instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003eRefunds are available up to 2 weeks before the workshop. Due to limited seating and materials purchased in advance, refunds cannot be guaranteed after that date.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Creative Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43996295626830,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/0854\/5102\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-13at4.47.25PM.png?v=1783979259","url":"https:\/\/growcreativestudio.com\/products\/september-26th-beginner-whittling-workshop","provider":"Grow Creative Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}