The British and Irish Isles have a rich folk art tradition of Celtic design in fabrics, painting, graphics and carvings. The centerpiece of the Celtic carving tradition is the "woven" Celtic knot, which finds expression in a wide variety of subjects, including mythical dragons, plants and abstract designs. More contemporary carvers express the joy and humor of another Celtic tradition, by carving leprechaun figures in the caricature tradition. This course welcomes entry level carvers, introducing techniques and methods of relief and figurine carving, including tool selection and sharpening. For continuing carvers, the course content and subject matter offers a fresh look into the carving techniques and folk art of the Celtic tradition. A St. Patty's day time of the year.