Shlomit Moria
Wood Carver
Gallery
Public Work
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Exhibitions
Enjoy a relaxed day, chipping around in a circle, learning a new skill that you could later take anywhere with minimal tools– it's the kind of craft you can enjoy on your porch, near the campfire or even in your dining room table as you create small charming wonders. Whittling embraces simplicity and allows your mind to focus on the present time, a wonderful way to unwind from the week and life challenges.
In this class we will:
* Learn the basics of whittling.
* Talk about wood, grain and how to work with them.
* Experience the tools and the different cuts.
* Create a small figurine (or two) from start to finish – from the design stage and all the way to sanding, oiling and painting (if you wish).
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No previous experience is needed for this class- you will be guided every step of the way.
If you are experienced, I can help you design and tackle more complex carvings.
You will be provided with: Wood, tools and safety gloves. As well as tea, coffee and refreshments.
Please bring: Lunch, your tools (optional), and please wear closed shoes.
If you have physical challenges, please let me know and I will try to find a way to accommodate your needs. There is wheelchair access.
The class is suitable for 16 year olds and above.
The class is limited to 8 people, so please book your place in advance.
Future workshops
Contact
- 711 Old Warburton Rd, Wesburn VIC 3799
- Shed number 10 in Ecoss
- +61-0414 782 150
- shlomit.moria@gmail.com
- By appointment please
Testimonials
Ruffy Tablelands Community CentreFiona Steel, Chairperson Tablelands Community Centre
Ruffy artbox project "We were thrilled to have sculptor Shlomit Moria come to our small community for an exhibition and whittling workshops. Her talent and creativity brought a unique energy to our town, and it was a pleasure to work with her with organising the event. Shlomit engaged with community members of all ages, sharing her passion for sculpture and inspiring everyone to explore their own artistic potential. The event fostered a sense of connection and creativity that will resonate with us for a long time. We are grateful for the opportunity to host such a gifted artist and hope to collaborate with again in the future!" It was from the start a seamless experience organising the exhibition and workshops with the Shlomit. She contributed ideas to help form our loose vision into professional reality in such an enjoyable and efficient manner which enabled us to keep our own community feel while bringing more creativity and focus on the artistic elements of the project. Shlomit maintaining open lines of communication though out the project helped ensure everyone was on the same page regarding goals, timelines, and expectations. On a personal note: "I had the pleasure of attending a whittling workshop led by Shlomit, and it was an incredible experience. Her passion for sculpture and dedication to teaching truly shone through. The workshop was not only informative but also inspiring, as Shlomit created a welcoming environment that encouraged creativity and self-expression. I left feeling motivated and equipped with new skills that I can't wait to apply and play with. I highly recommend Shlomit to anyone looking to deepen their artistic practice or explore new techniques!" The Tablelands Community Centre located in Ruffy would not hesitate in recommending Shlomit Moria to any other community for whittling workshops, exhibition or a permanent sculptural installation. “Honestly, you will not be disappointed”.
NicoleWareen Primary School, Truganina
"The wombats have been a huge hit with our entire community and have already had many photo shoots with Staff, Students & Dignitaries so we are very grateful that you trusted in us and provided us with your artwork. These wombats may be the first of many. Have a wonderful day."
Chris and Greg TerrensWarburton, Victoria, Australia.
Totem Magic! We had an idea some years ago to harvest a tall eucalypt from the forest gully on our block in Warburton. Our aim was to create two totems from the approximately 8 m pole as a centerpiece sculpture of a new garden we are planning, a secret garden down the slope from our new home. We cut the tree in 2016 while the house was under construction from a small area that needed to be cleared to meet bush fire planning regulations. The pole lay in the bush for two years while we designed two totems that represented our family and our love of the bush and the forest that we live in. The totems are angels with symbols of ancient earth functions such as wind and fire and spirituality. At our yoga class we met a lady who had hired Shlomit Moria from Bushwood Creations to make an owl wood sculpture. We met with Shlomit at her workshop in Warburton and immediately realised this was the person to create our angel totems. Her workshop is a place of beauty and industry wonderfully combined. Shlomit came to our house and examined our design ideas and came back with wonderful detailed wood carving and metalwork design drawings of the two totems which we agreed implement. The pole was cut into two unequal lengths, we stripped the bark and Shlomit transported the two poles to her workshop for treatment and carving. Shlomit hired a well know blacksmith Dietmar Fleckhammer to make the metal parts to the sculpture while beginning the work of carving the cypress angel wings and the poles. The art work progressed rapidly and at the same time we all put our minds to the installation process and how we would place the totems in the ground. The sculpture pieces were completed to the point where the sculpture could be placed onto the carved poles onsite on the day of installation. We hired a hole digger and completed two 80 cm deep holes with the assistance of artist Sioux Dollman, a friend of Shlomit’s who lives up the road from us, and who has many artistic skills included creating concrete sculptures, one of which is her own house in the style of Gaudi. What a team! Installation day went well, we chose and were rewarded with a calm sunny day in mid winter. Shlomit's husband Edo provided construction and strategic expertise on the day and we successfully concreted the totems in place where they will remain for centuries to come hopefully as a representation of the wonders of life and planet Earth. Thank you Shlomit and team for you artistic ability and wood carving design and sculpture skills, and your practical abilities for the installation of the sculpture. Thank you again Shlomit, Sioux, Dietmar Fleckhammer and Edo. Chris and Greg Terrens Warburton, Victoria, Australia. All we are saying is give peace a chance.
AileenYarra Junction, Victoria
I required to have a 75 year old tree removed from near my entrance. The trunk had split into 3 near the base. I had a dream for owls. After consulting with Shlomit she commenced work. I enjoyed watching the birth of the owls. I was amazed at the speed of this project, very happy with the consulting with me during the craving and so happy and amazed with the end result. I found Shlomit very respectful and honourable which was very important to me as this is my home.I love my owls. Thank you Shlomit.
Huntintower school, Mount Wavarley, Vica large stump near the primary school playground
Our school had to remove several giant Cypress Pines that had come to their end of life and had become unsafe. The trees were an iconic part of the school’s history. Much of the timber and several large stumps were retained to hopefully create some stump art so that they could live on and be admired for decades to come. Shlomit was recommended to us and immediately we felt there was a connection with the project and the values of the school. We engaged Shlomit more as an ‘artist in residence’ to produce creative ideas for the stump art in collaboration with the junior students and our Art teacher. It was clear that Shlomit ‘got’ the vibe of the school and what we wanted to achieve. The students then watched in amazement as her and their ideas came to life in the huge four metre high stump. It became a ‘storytelling’ tree and will act as inspiration for the students for years to come. Shlomit engaged with the inquisitive students graciously and they even interviewed her for their school magazine. She enjoyed becoming part of their school for the project. Shlomit attended when the weather permitted and what she accomplished each day was remarkable. Staff would attend to view her visions as they emerged from the stump and couldn’t wait for more to be revealed. She really is an artist and her knowledge and skill is there for all to see. She appreciated the budget we had available and worked within that, looking for ways to ensure we didn’t go over. A high level of trust quickly developed between the school and Shlomit and the incredible result reflects that. The work will be an inspiration for us for decades to come. Thank you Shlomit from all of us at Huntingtower School.
MichaelWandin North
I first met Shlomit Moria at a Mentoring Clinic at the Warburton Enterprise Centre. At the end of the Mentoring Session I visited Shlomit Workshop and was captivated by her Talent and Art work, I was so impressed I sent information on Shlomit work to my Family and Friends. We had a 130 Year Old Japanese Maple Tree in our Front Yard that had died several years ago, so Judy and I commissioned Shlomit to turn the Stump of the Tree into some Art of our Grandchildren using her Unique Chainsaw Sculpture. Shlomit’s work was Outstanding, she Transformed a ugly old Stump into a great work of Art, a Fairy Castle with Owls, Toadstools and loads of Characters, our Grandchildren play around the Fairy Castle when they visit they love it and have built a small play area around the Sculpture. We can highly Recommend Shlomit Moira as a very Talented, Creative and hard working person, we are happy to People to visit and look at the Art, and we will be delighted to give our Recommendation of a job well done, on time and on Budget. We are sure Shlomit will delight and captivate her Customers and Reward then if they work with her.
About
Chainsaw artist and wood carver
Shlomit Moria is a wood sculptor and a chainsaw carver from Warburton, Victoria.
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