Pyrography at the Shed
- 2017-01-24
- By Hornsby Mens Shed
- Posted in Pyrography
Woodburning is one of the oldest forms of art, using two elements of the natural world: wood and fire. The generic term Pyrography (from the Greek pyros=fire and grafo=to write) refers to the same technique applied on any suitable surface like wood, leather, gourds, even paper.
I grew up in the Balkans where folk art of any kind -from music played by ancestral instruments and symbolic circle dances, to storytelling woven tapestries, paintings and carvings- is an essential part of the ethos.
I learned the art of pyrography in my junior school years, as part of a course exploring folk art applied to a variety of media. I was from the beginning attracted to woodburning, probably keen to take on the challenge of drawing without the possibility of erasing. I intermittently continued my interaction with this form of art throughout my life and I always relied on its soothing and therapeutic power whenever life was more demanding than usual.
Although I would not say that I have a favourite subject, I believe my love of pets and children transpires through my pyrographies.
Natural or artificial colours can be added to pyrography, however, as all my students know, I was always a purist, considering that the main beauty of this ancient art lays in the infinite sepia tones that can be achieved using appropriate tools and techniques.
Throughout my life I participated in exhibitions and demos in various countries as Romania, Greece and Australia and I gained awards at several competitions, including Sydney’s Royal Easter Show. Other than creating new works though, most of all I enjoy popularising pyrography. I see holding classes and sharing my passion for woodburning as a truly fulfilling activity.
Pyrography classes are held at the Shed on a Saturday once a month (depending on demand, February to September) from 10am to 12pm. If you are interested in attending please contact us.
Anka Leivi
http://www.anka-leivi.net/
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Pyrography classes are held at the Shed on a Saturday once a month (depending on demand, February to September) from 10am to 12pm. If you are interested in attending please contact us.
Have any course for pyrography for Tafe or short course?
Hi Nicholas,
The Shed is not running any courses at the moment due to lack of numbers, I suggest you contact Anka directly as she may be able to steer you in the right direction.
http://www.anka-leivi.net/contact-me.html
Cheers,
Hornsby Men’s Shed