Workshop with Kiracofe | INTRODUCTION TO SCRIMSHAW | All Levels
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One Day Workshop | Saturday 10am-12pm | $182 Future Member | $165 VAC Member
Experience a hands-on introduction to scrimshaw—the 18th-century maritime art of American whalers—still handcrafted today in Newport, RI. In this workshop, Brian shares the history of whaling and its connection to scrimshaw, explains the materials and current laws, and guides you step-by-step in creating your own scrimshaw bookmark from an antique piano key.
Artist's Biography:
Master scrimshander Brian Kiracofe, founder of The Newport Scrimshander (est. 1987), has been engraving nautical scenes on ancient walrus, prehistoric mammoth, and recycled piano-key ivory for over 40 years.
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