Many of us recall receiving a woodburning kit in our younger years and finding countless hours of pleasure burning the prefab patterns supplied within. At the time this was considered to be a child’s toy...a hobby for the young. But now, years later, the art of woodburning is becoming an ever increasing artform for craftsperson, carver & artisan alike. Persons worldwide have taken pen to hand to explore the possibilities of this intriguing artistic expression. And yet, in spite of this, there seems to be very little project material in the marketplace for the aspiring burner...until now.

Kit #5—Portrait of a Tiger The tiger is one of the most beautiful members of the large cat family. Its calm elegance can be both frightening and a wonder to behold. The deep seated intensity of its eyes, the beautiful symmetrical striping of its fur, the soft whiskered muzzle...all warrant its standing as a favorite subject for many a wildlife artist. In this lesson the student will learn fur burning techniques and how to create eyes that reflect the emotion within. In addition, a special section has been devoted strictly to the method of depicting white whiskers...an absolute must learn for any animal or wildlife burner! And remember, this technique can be carried over into other subjects (ie trees, blades of grass, etc) that require white imagery.

    With the highly acclaimed success of the Pyrography Workbook, coupled with the high profile of Sue's name in pyrography, the demand for her services has become increasingly sought after with requests from all corners of the world for her to conduct seminars and teach classes. Being unable to fulfill the high number of requests to instruct, it is Sue's hope that these kits will enable burners to learn her techniques and secrets at a fraction of the cost of personal lessons. (Over $90 for a one day class.)

     With these affordable all-in-one kits, Sue will introduce the burner to subjects that will specifically concentrate on areas and elements that are sought after and on techniques difficult for burners to master. The woodburner's arsenal will be expanded with any individual kit as each one is designed to teach entirely new elements and techniques within that project.

    After completion, no matter what your favourite subject or level, you will be left with skills that can readily be applied to your future burning projects. Also, the originally designed pattern and instructions are yours to keep, allowing you to complete the project as many times as you like; for fun, gift making or profit!

    Sue Walters is an internationally renowned and award winning pyrographic artist. She is the author of the best selling “Pyrography Workbook: A Complete Guide to the Art of Woodburning” & “Wildlife Designs: Original Patterns for Your Favorite Craft”.

    The vast international success of the Pyrography Workbook and her dedication to pyrography has made her name synonymous with the art of woodburning worldwide.