My second goal is to INSTRUCT!

 

Having taught in the classroom and online for 30 years, education definitely had to be a key component of MyChipCarving. It's one thing to be a talented carver and another to be a competent teacher. Most of us have been in a class where one of these two skills was lacking.

 

I took a carving class once where the INSTRUCTor was a phenomenal carver and known as one of the best in this particular style of carving. At the start of this 5-day I had the goal of learning this style well enough to continue learning and practicing it alongside chip carving. In other words, I wanted to be INSTRUCTed and inspired.

 

Around day three I ran into a roadblock with the piece I was working on. When I managed to get the INSTRUCTor to my work station, I asked,

"Where do I go from here❓"

 

Without saying a word he picked up my chisels and mallet and "wham, bang, chop, bing" he carved the next part of my project, and said “Do the same on the other side” and walked away.

 

I was left standing there and said to myself, "I know you know how to do it! But I don't know how."

 

I didn't learn one thing from that interaction and had to figure it out for myself. If I didn't have the background I did with wood, I'd have been completely lost. Needless to say, I was pretty frustrated.

 

Have you heard this❓ 

 

'Those who can, do; those who can't, teach.'

 

Of course you’d guess, I strongly disagree.

 

"This derogatory phrase comes from ' George Bernard Shaw's 'Man and Superman'. The phrase from Shaw's drama series written in 1903 has survived the test of time to become a consistent irritation to teachers far and wide."

 

My goal with INSTRUCTion is to take you wherever you're at in your chip carving and move you forward, one step at a time. The fundamentals are crucial as you first get started. More advanced techniques are helpful as you seek smoother cuts, avoid chip out and have the desire to carve more complicated patterns that include positive image designs, letters and numbers, and multi-level chips.

 

My approach to life and chip carving is this, "There's always something new to learn"

 

This philosophy is something I apply to my own chip carving and to this business. As I learn new things I'm always glad to share them with you.

 

Sharing with you and spreading the good word about chip carving led to the Certified Chip Carving Instructor Program.

 

"Hi – I am Todd.  I just completed the CCCI program and have to say it was excellent.  I was new to Chip Carving and wanted to learn as well as learn how to teach Chip Carving to others.  This is an excellent program that teaches you how to teach others while learning and improving your skills at the same time.  CHECK IT OUT.  You will not be disappointed.  One tip for all the other newbees – PRACTICE.  10 minutes a day makes a difference."

 

Graduates of this program will become better chip carvers and confident and qualified INSTRUCTors. The more CCCI Graduates there are, the better it is for chip carving. It helps fulfill my end of video tagline, "Introduce a kid to chip carving." And, of course, “kids” come in all ages. 

 

I can' t personally teach everyone interested in chip carving face-to-face, and that’s where the CCCI Program fills the void.

 

Some questioned my business sense with this program thinking it would “steal my thunder”. That’s the last thought I ever had. My approach has always been, “There’s plenty to go around!” And that definitely applies to INSTRUCTing others!

 

Would you please take a moment and reply to these questions.

Your reply will help me help you and many others.

 

What would you say is the most important thing you’ve learned about chip carving from my instruction? CLICK TO REPLY

 

What is something you’d like to learn more about? CLICK TO REPLY

 

Remember - there's always something new to learn!