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Wesley Hathaway

Grand Marais, MN
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Wesley grew up in Indiana where being creative was always encouraged, whether it was playing an instrument, drawing, or just cutting up popsicle sticks. Wesley spent 6 years in the Air Force which is how he stumbled upon a folk school in Fairbanks, Alaska and got exposed to craft. Wesley was apart of the 2021 internship program and is also participating in the Artisan Development Program at North House Folk School.

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Current Courses Offered by Wesley Hathaway

Wood Carving Tutorial

Instructors: Wesley Hathaway Phillip Odden
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
Instructors: Phillip Odden, Wesley Hathaway

Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions

Instructors: Wesley Hathaway Fred Livesay
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, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Fred Livesay, Wesley Hathaway

Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions: Day 4

Instructors: Wesley Hathaway Fred Livesay
This offering is an optional fourth day to extend the Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions course offered…
Sun, Oct 4th, 2026
9am-3pm
Instructors: Fred Livesay, Wesley Hathaway

Past Courses Offered by Wesley Hathaway

Birch Bark Boxes: Scandinavian Bark Basketry

Cedar Bentwood Boxes

Handcrafting A Northwoods Paddle

Krympburkar: Scandinavian-Style Shrink Boxes

Root Stitched Birch Bark Containers with Wood Bottoms

Sharpening for the Woodworker

Sharpening Tutorial

Spoon Carving for Wood Week

Wood Carving Tutorial

Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions

Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions: Day 4