Adding a personal touch to an everyday object is as ancient a tradition as craft itself. Kolrosing, or "painting with coal," has its roots in Viking traditions. To kolrose an object, students use a specially designed knife to incise a fine line onto wood, and then rub dust (traditionally coal, now coffee) into the line to bring out the design. This simple method can be used to add a folk flourish to any wood craft- plates, spoons, bowls, furniture, skis and more. You'll begin by practicing traditional kolrosing designs (similar to rosemaling), and then kolrose a variety of woodenware objects of your choice.