The "Dragon" or "Stave Church Style" of carving is perhaps Norway's greatest contribution to the carving world. Found primarily on the magnificent wooden churches built between 1050 and 1350, Dragon Style carving encompasses a number of stylistic variations. In this course you will complete a Dragon Style relief carving in Urnes Style, which is a reproduction of an actual panel found in the Urnes church. First, you are introduced to basic relief carving tools and techniques. Then with a provided practice blank you gain the basic skills needed for the class project. You will then choose a project from among several Urnes Style patterns. Sessions on tool selection and sharpening and finishing techniques are included. Tools are available for loan and/or purchase.