This course provides beginning carvers with the opportunity to carve several figures in the Scandinavian flat-plane style. Beginning with tool sharpening, the course provides hands-on carving experience as you complete a figure in step-by-step fashion. You will then paint the figures and apply a final oil finish. Sharpening equipment and finishing supplies are also covered. Band-sawn wooden cutouts may be purchased directly from the instructor and he will also have a supply of basic carving tools for purchase for students who do not have their own. New for Wood Week 2015, Harley will offer a “Think Small” option: Carve “Tommeliten,” the Norwegian fairy tale character similar to Tom Thumb, and his tiny horse, Pip Pip. The Tommeliten character is from the collected fairy tales of Asbjørnsen and Moe, published in Norway in approximately 1841. Pip Pip, the very small horse, springs directly from Harley's imagination. Registration in the March 2015 session of this class includes participation in mini classes & excursions on Saturday, March 7, as part of the Wood Week. More information will be provided upon registration. Please plan to participate! The third day of this course will be offered Sunday, March 8.