David Calvo Studio Expands Hands-On Woodworking & Carving Classes in Gloucester, MA
Gloucester, Massachusetts — David Calvo Studio, the workshop and teaching home of master woodcarver and sculptor David Calvo, announced expanded offerings for its acclaimed woodworking and woodcarving classes designed for beginners through advanced enthusiasts. The studio’s immersive, small-group format blends traditional hand-tool technique with modern best practices to build skill, confidence, and design sensibility.
The Calvo Wood Carving School now features a robust lineup that includes the five-day “Bare Bones” intensive, nine-week Tuesday Night Wood Carving sessions, and popular one-day Wooden Spoon Making classes—plus a specialty workshop in blacksmithing your own carving tools. Each program emphasizes professional-level training delivered at a supportive pace, with individualized coaching from Calvo and access to curated tools and study materials.
Located in East Gloucester, the studio welcomes students from across New England and beyond, pairing hands-on instruction with a working shop that produces high-end custom carving and sculpture. Class sizes are limited to maximize bench time and feedback, ensuring participants leave with finished projects and durable techniques they can apply at home. Upcoming sessions and tool lists are available online, along with a newsletter for schedule updates and enrollment announcements.
About David Calvo Studio
Since 1979, David Calvo has served a national clientele with finely crafted architectural woodcarving and sculpture while mentoring generations of craftspeople through his school, workshops, and instructional media. The studio’s mission is simple: preserve the art of hand carving and woodworking by teaching proven methods that inspire lifelong making.
