Next Step Decorative Wood Carving with Jock Holmen

In class, you will receive a wooden blank on which you will carve different decorative strokes. If you have taken Jock's beginnng class, you are encouraged to bring your carving blank or plate. You will learn more complex techniques and increase your carving knowledge . Jock will also discuss the properties of different types of wood and how best to approach carving them.

If you prefer, you can purchase a wooden plate, choose a pattern, and start to carve a plate. If you have taken this class previously, please bring your work-in-progress and continue with individualized help from Jock.

Materials Fee

There is a $5 materials fee, paid directly to the teacher. Everything you need will be supplied in class, including safety gloves.

You can purchase a plate for carving. Prices range from $5 to $15.

What You’ll Learn:

How to properly hold and use a carving knife.

How to transfer a pattern to wood.

How to build your repetoire of carving strokes to keep for reference.

How to use different techniques for various types of cuts and working with wood grain.

How to identify different types of wood and the best approach to decorating them.

Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today and bring your creativity to life!

Please Note: All registrations for Norway House classes and programs are final. Refunds and class credits are not available, so we kindly encourage you to confirm your availability for the scheduled date before registering. Thank you for your understanding and support of our programming!

Questions: Contact the Program Coordinator, at .

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