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Wood and Knife: A Basic Carving Project Day

$90.00

Not Offered in 2020-2021

Out of stock

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Description

Through carving a Swedish-style wooden Butter/Jam Knife (smör kniv), you’ll learn knife grips and cuts (as well as safety and sharpening), how to work with the grain of the wood, and finishing techniques.

We’ll also talk about how these skills can be applied to other woodcarving projects.

Outside Sebastopol, CA

Adults and accompanied youth aged 14+
No experience necessary

Limited number of spots, so sign up soon!

Non-refundable (though you can pass it to someone else if you can’t attend)

Bring:

    • A carving knife if you have one (I’ll have some to lend).

If you want to purchase one in advance, I recommend (affiliate link):
Mora Kniv 120 Wood Carving Knife (about $25)

  • Your lunch (we’ll take a break, plan to stay onsite).
  • A chair or blanket for sitting (we’ll be outside unless it rains).
  • Hat, Jacket, Shoes, Water Bottle, etc.


This is the first class in a series…

Next Class: Make A Strop