Jason Thomson - Sculptor

Contact name: Jason Thomson

174
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(32)

about 8 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

I'm a figurative artist who employs a wide range of carving skills to shape wooden artworks -often to commission. As a small boy I dragged a tree from the river - split it with an axe and carved a mask from it, using a sharpened screwdriver. I have better tools now. I carve huge trees, wall relief panels and intricate handheld sculptures. Encouraging people, through workshops, to confidently use hand tools is an enjoyable and natural accompaniment to my own sculptural interests.

Courses, kits & gifts

gold award

Sheffield

Sculpture Club, Wednesday Evenings in Sheffield, with sculptor Jason Thomson

6 evenings

Next date: 30th Apr 2025

8 places left

£170.00

gold award

Sheffield

Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

1 day

Next date: 21st Sep 2025

7 places left

(32)

£120.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

20 Oct 24'

Chris Watson reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

"I had a great day learning about different techniques and wood carving tools. Jason was brilliant and I felt really inspired by his tuition. I feel a lot more confident carving from raw timber and am really looking forward to finishing my sculpture! Thanks Jason! "

Jason Thomson - Sculptor responded:

"Thanks for your review Chris, it was a great day of carving and great to work with you."

19 Sep 24'

Ellie reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

"It took a lot of searching online to find a course that covered the kind of hand woodcarving I wanted to learn and this one sounded perfect. I have previous experience whittling greenwood but I wanted to learn how to do relief carving. This course didn't disappoint! Jason is very knowledgeable and supportive and the class was small enough that everyone was able to receive pretty much 121 teaching. Jason guided us through techniques using different kinds of hand tools and stepped in occasionally to demonstrate how to 'read the wood' and make the best use of those tools. Although I didn't manage to finish my project on the day my new found knowledge has given me the confidence to finish it at home and go on to other projects. I'd definitely go back to Jason if other courses are available. "

Jason Thomson - Sculptor responded:

"It was great to work with you and to encourage you to pursue an ambitious piece. I like to see people carving personally challenging themes whether they’re experienced or beginners. Some people return over a series of all day sessions to tackle bigger or more complicated carvings. I’m open to considering more specialised courses in a variety of materials what would you like to do?"

26 Jun 24'

Julie Hobson reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

"I’ve always wanted to try hy hand at wood carving and I was very pleased my first experience was at one of Jason’s courses. Jason was very knowledgeable, patient and helpful; it was also nice to discover he is responsible for some great sculptures I’ve seen around Sheffield. It was a most enjoyable day and I was pleased with my relief carving for a first attempt. Due to my arthritic knees, I also got to make use of Jasons little work bench - a brilliant idea! Definitely recommend this course if you want to have a go at carving. "

Jason Thomson - Sculptor responded:

"Thanks for your review Julie, I was glad to get you set up at a comfortable work station. Great to see your creation emerge!"

20 Jun 24'

Liz & Brian reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

"Excellent course - had a thoroughly enjoyable day. Learned lots of new basic woodcarving skills on which to build on in the future. Thanks Jason for making it such a good experience. We are delighted with our creations. "

Jason Thomson - Sculptor responded:

"It was lovely to meet you both and to see everyone’s energetic grappling with the random blanks of green and salvaged timber. A fine array of personal first forays into woodcarving!"