Creating Beauty in Wood

Discover the art of decorative carving in this hands-on class with master woodcarver Jock Holmen, affectionately known as “The Norwegian Termite.” Learn carving techniques that you can take home and use to transform ordinary wooden bowls and plates into works of art.

In class, you will receive a wooden blank on which you will carve different decorative strokes. This will serve as a reference for your future carving projects. Jock will also discuss the properties of different types of wood and how best to approach decorating them.

If you have taken this class before, bring your wooden sampler and add to your visual vocabulary of woodcuts. You are welcome bring any works-in-progress or buy a blank plate from Jock for $5 to $15. You will have a variety of transfer designs from which to choose.

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How to properly hold and use a carving knife.

✔️ How to create a sampler 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.

Registration

• General Registration: $35

• Norway House Members: $30

Materials Fee

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

Please Note: All registrations for Norway House classes and programs are final. If you are unable to attend a please, you are welcome to transfer your registration to another person.

Questions: Contact the program coordinator at classes@norwayhouse.org.

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