Wood Pyrography (2h-3h)

Wood Pyrography / Wood Burning Basics

Curious about wood burning and creating artwork directly onto wood? In this 2–3 hour introduction to pyrography, you’ll learn the fundamentals of wood burning techniques, safety, temperature control, line work, shading, and texture through guided demonstrations and practice exercises.

What’s on the Work Bench?

• Pyrography wood burning tools and interchangeable tips
• Practice boards and sample pieces
• Small wooden objects like coasters, frames, or panels
• Sandpaper, pencils, stencils, and finishing materials
• Safety equipment and guided demonstrations

We’ll begin with a short theory and safety overview, followed by sample boards and test pieces to help you get comfortable with the tools before moving into your own creative exploration. Once you’ve practiced the basics, you’ll create a small personalized object using pyrography techniques — either on an item you bring from home or one we provide.

This class is focused on slowing down, experimenting, and building a relationship with the material through mark-making, texture, and process. No prior experience is needed.

What You’ll Learn

• Pyrography tool basics and safety
• Temperature and tip control
• Line work, shading, and texture techniques
• How different woods react to burning
• Finishing and caring for burned wood surfaces
• Creative composition and experimentation

What’s Included

• All pyrography tools and safety equipment
• Practice boards and sample materials
• Small wood objects available to work on
• Guidance throughout the session

Good to Know

You’re welcome to bring a small unfinished wooden object from home to personalize during class. Please avoid painted, treated, or finished wood surfaces. Best woods are light coloured with faint grains. Basswood is our favourite!