Swedish Woodcarving & Whittling
The truly addictive skills that you learn on this course, will enable you to correctly and safely use various woodcarving tools, to create a range of useful, decorative and beautiful items.
We shall also investigate traditional designs and how to get you design onto wood. You will also learn how to select the best woods, how to care for and sharpen your tools and how to embellish and finish your carving projects.
Each student will receive a carving knife to take home.
Carving utensils
Knife safety
Knife anatomy and construction
Wood selection
Sharpening and carving-
Creative design
Decorative scrimshaw/ etching
Embellishment through scorching techniques
Finishing, preserving and caring for wooden carvings.
Designed by L. Clark. 2009 Copyright Bushcraft Ventures Ltd
Swedish woodcarving and whittling
Duration: 2 days
Minimum age: 18 years
Maximum number of students: 12
Course leader: Lawrence Clark
Self catering
Cost: £180 per adult, includes a carving knife to keep.
2011 dates
July 16th -
