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Woodcarving

Currently Scheduled Woodcarving Courses

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Automata: Mechanical Marvels in Wood

Cranks wind, gears turn, dragons chomp, and birds fly. Welcome to the whimsical world of automata:…
Fri, Apr 25th, 2025  –  Tue, Apr 29th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cecilia Schiller
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Bird Carving

This course will introduce students to the world of bird carving. This is a great class for…
Sat, Mar 15th, 2025  –  Mon, Mar 17th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Mike Loeffler
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Bowl Carving with Axe, Adze, and Gouge

Make the wood chips fly! This course is for students ready to stand at the chopping block and learn…
Tue, Mar 11th, 2025  –  Thu, Mar 13th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jon Strom
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Carve a Jointed Figure

Whether it’s a bobble-head, a puppet, a doll, or a dancing figure atop an automaton, carved…
Tue, Mar 11th, 2025  –  Thu, Mar 13th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cecilia Schiller
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Carving Köksredskap: Breadboards, Butter Knives, & Spoons

Create beautiful and useful things for your kitchen using simple hand tools and native woods.…
Fri, Jun 13th, 2025  –  Sun, Jun 15th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jon Strom
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Carving the Tyldal Chair: Beginner Session

North House Folk School is honored to welcome Lara R. Domeneghetti, a highly accomplished woodcarver…
Tue, Mar 11th, 2025  –  Thu, Mar 13th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Lara R. Domeneghetti
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Carving the Tyldal Chair: Intermediate Session

North House Folk School is honored to welcome Lara R. Domeneghetti, a highly accomplished…
Sat, Mar 15th, 2025  –  Mon, Mar 17th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Lara R. Domeneghetti
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Chip Carving: Decorative Wall Hanging

Chip carving is a decorative form of carving that adds beautiful, intriguing designs to an…
Sat, Mar 15th, 2025  –  Sun, Mar 16th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Charlene Lynum
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Fan Bird Carving

Fan carving is an old folk art that can be traced across northern Europe and to the US. The legend…
Sat, Mar 29th, 2025  –  Sun, Mar 30th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Mary Tripoli
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Kolrosing: Decorative Line Carving

Kolrosing is wood tattoo. It’s similar to scrimshaw on wood and a great way to decorate…
Tue, Mar 11th, 2025  –  Thu, Mar 13th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Liesl Chatman
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Kuksa Carving: Traditional Scandinavian Drinking Cup

The kuksa is an old-style wooden cup made to travel far and wide and be at the ready, whether the…
Sat, Mar 15th, 2025  –  Mon, Mar 17th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Alex Yerks
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Pocket Spoon Carving

Many spoon carvers struggle with how to safely and efficiently make a beautiful short spoon. Learn…
Thu, Apr 24th, 2025  –  Sun, Apr 27th, 2025
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor: Liesl Chatman
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Spoon Carving for Wood Week

Carving wooden spoons is a wonderful gateway into the world of green woodworking. A deceptively…
Sat, Mar 15th, 2025  –  Mon, Mar 17th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Wesley Hathaway
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Tramp Art: Obscure Folk Art of the Working Class

Tramp Art is an American folk art that started being produced in the 1870s until the 1950s…
Fri, Apr 4th, 2025  –  Sun, Apr 6th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Nate White
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Wood Carving Tutorial

Break out the v-gouges and chisels! This tutorial format course is a great opportunity to get going…
Fri, Dec 6th, 2024  –  Sun, Dec 8th, 2024
9am-5pm each day