SEBASTIAN — A free woodcarving demonstration will be given at the Sebastian River Art Club Art Center on May 30 from 1-3 p.m. given by Joe Miller, who currently has many wood carvings on display in the Club’s Art Center.
Joe will show the fundamentals of creating something beautiful from wood. His show will be dismantled right after the demonstration, so be sure to get to the Art Center before this show is gone.
Joe took up the art of woodcarving seriously about twelve years ago, and turned a pastime into his life’s passion. He will share this passion with anyone who will listen.
As president of the Indian River Woodcarvers, he has overseen the progress of many emerging wood artisans. He continues to be an inspiration to his students and fans alike. Joe will have a sign-up sheet at the demonstration for those who would like to take classes from him.
Joe’s Indian River Woodcarvers group carve beautiful canes and walking sticks for the Purple Heart veterans. The carvers present each veteran with a personalized walking stick and a certificate showing the service branch, rank, military medals received, and places served.
Of note also, one of Joe’s walking sticks was used as a prop in “Pirates of the Caribbean.”
Joe maintains a studio/gallery at Art Mundo in Downtown Fort Pierce, where he shows all his beautiful pieces and teaches woodcarving.
To see more of his work, please visit www.JoeMillerWoodcarver.com, and for more information about his demo or classes, please contact him at (617) 623-6057.
Classes will also be forming soon in Zentangle, a new art for using lines to form patterns, given by Francesca Pratten.
The SRAC Art Center is located at 1245 Main St., 2 blocks west of Rte. 1 in Sebastian. Many works of Art Club members are on display there.
Art Center hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and most Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Classes in most drawing and painting mediums are available.
For more information about joining the Sebastian River Art Club or for information about art classes, please call (772) 581-8281.