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Chip Carving Masterclass with Bernat Mercader

5 Days. 15 Seats. One Master Carver.

7-11 October 2025

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Not Ready for 5 Days? Try the 1-Day Intro Class

Join us on October 12, 2025, for a focused one-day crash course with Bernat Mercader.
You’ll carve your first patterns, learn the basics of chip carving, and leave with a solid foundation — all in just one day.

✅ Perfect for beginners
✅ Includes all wood materials (knife not included)
✅ No experience required
🕘 1 full day with Bernat - 10am to 5pm


💰 Fee: AED 850

Spaces are limited. Book your spot now and experience the art of chip carving, even if you can’t commit to the full masterclass.

About the Workshop

Discover the timeless beauty and meditative rhythm of chip carving, an art form rooted in centuries of European tradition.

This 5-day immersive course is more than just a skills workshop. It’s an opportunity to slow down, work with your hands, and explore a style of carving that is precise, geometric, and deeply satisfying.

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Led by Bernat Mercader, this course is designed to take you from the basics to confident execution.

Whether you're completely new to woodworking or looking to refine your hand skills, Bernat will guide you through each step with clarity, patience, and passion.

You’ll learn the principles of chip carving, from design layout and knife control to advanced techniques for creating depth, flow, and intricate patterns.

By the end of the course, you'll have created your own beautifully carved panels and gained the confidence to continue developing your craft independently.

This is not just about learning how to carve, it’s about joining a global tradition of makers who understand the value of patience, precision, and personal expression in wood.

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Meet Your Tutor: Bernat Mercader

From his studio in Spain, Bernat has built a reputation as one of Europe’s most passionate chip carvers.

 

His signature style blends tradition and creativity, and his online audience follows his intricate work with awe.

Follow him on Instagram: @woodberncarvings

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What You Will Learn

  • Designing geometric & organic patterns
     

  • How to sharpen and handle carving knives
     

  • Chip carving techniques on different wood species
     

  • Pattern transfer and layout
     

  • Carving curved and symmetrical motifs
     

  • Finishing and surface treatment

You’ll complete multiple carved panels and explore both classic and modern motifs

Workshop Details

  • Dates: 7-11 October 2025

  • Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM daily

  • Location: The Makers Society, Ras Al Khor 3, Dubai, UAE

  • Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

All materials are provided. Participants are required to have a carving knife that can be purchased before the start of the course

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Frequently asked questions

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