Woodcarving
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Currently Scheduled Courses
Currently Scheduled Woodcarving Courses
Most North House courses are designed for students 18+, but many welcome youth under age 18, and several allow for a young person to attend and receive our Intergenerational Discount of 25% off their tuition if they sign up with a full-paying adult.
You can find the courses with the Intergenerational Discount here. The information about specific ages allowed is in the course's description.
Automata: Mechanical Marvels in Wood
Instructors:
Cecilia Schiller
Cranks wind, gears turn, dragons chomp, and birds fly. Welcome to the whimsical world of automata:…
Wed, Jan 20th, 2027 - Sun, Jan 24th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cecilia Schiller
Bird Carving
Instructors:
Mike Loeffler
This course will introduce students to the world of bird carving. This is a great class for…
Carved and Kolrosed (Tattoos for Wood) Cutting Board
Learn to make a Scandinavian-style hardwood cutting board and “tattoo” it through the…
Fri, Feb 19th, 2027 - Sun, Feb 21st, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Carving the Mörksuggan
Instructors:
Jake Fee
The Mörksuggan, a creature from Swedish folklore, is a house-protecting spirit that anyone can…
Fancy Butter! Butter Molds and Butter Sampling
Instructors:
Cooper Ternes
In this course, learn to carve decorative butter molds and make a variety of butters from scratch.…
Fri, Jan 22nd, 2027 - Sun, Jan 24th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cooper Ternes
Figure Carving: Scandinavian Style
Instructors:
Charles Banks
Beginning and experienced carvers will enjoy this opportunity to focus on figures carved in the…
Kolrosing Nordic Runes
The Elder Futhark is the Old Norse runic alphabet. These ancient symbols can be used for spiritual…
Sat, Mar 13th, 2027 - Mon, Mar 15th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Kuksa Carving: Traditional Scandinavian Drinking Cup
Instructors:
Alex Yerks
The kuksa is an old-style wooden cup made to travel far and wide and be at the ready, whether the…
Tue, Mar 9th, 2027 - Thu, Mar 11th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Alex Yerks
Oodles of Noodles: An Introduction to Chip Carving and Handmade Pasta
Carve, cook, and eat your way through a unique two-for-one experience: an introduction to…
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Tue, Mar 9th, 2027 - Thu, Mar 11th, 20279am-5pm each day
Primstav: Tattoo Your Stories in Wood
Instructors:
Liesl Chatman
For centuries, Scandinavians created perpetual calendars on flat wooden sticks called primstav that…
Fri, Nov 6th, 2026 - Sun, Nov 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Liesl Chatman
Wood and Wool: Carve and Spin
Learn to make, decorate, and use a suspended spindle, an ancient textile tool that is as versatile…
Tue, Apr 13th, 2027 - Thu, Apr 15th, 2027
Day 1: 4pm-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Day 1: 4pm-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Wood Carving Tutorial
Break out the v-gouges and chisels! This tutorial format course is a great opportunity to get going…
Tue, Nov 17th, 2026 - Thu, Nov 19th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Woodcarving for Families: Magic Wands and Dragonflies
Instructors:
Cooper Ternes
Carving wood is an immensely satisfying and endlessly creative activity for kids and grown-ups…
Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions
Carving wooden spoons is a tradition in Scandinavia, where carvers crafted spoons for home use, for…
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Thu, Oct 1st, 2026 - Sat, Oct 3rd, 20269am-5pm each day
Thu, Jan 28th, 2027 - Sat, Jan 30th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
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Sat, Mar 13th, 2027 - Mon, Mar 15th, 20279am-5pm each day