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(SOLD OUT) Carve a Dala Horse

1.16.26 Dala Horse carving with Jess Hirsch
Nordic Handcraft

Location: American Swedish Institute

Instructor: Jess Hirsch

Cost: $75 ($65 ASI Member) + $20 material fee

Material Fee: 20

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Friday, January 16 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist, please call 612-871-4907. 

Learn basic carving holds with an iconic Swedish Dala horse in this afternoon-long class! This workshop invites students to put on some carving gloves, pick up a Swedish carving knife, and pre-cut a basswood blank, bringing their very own Dala horse to life. Led by instructor Jess Hirsch, we’ll discuss basic carving safety, carving techniques, caring for tools and our carved objects, and finishing options. You’ll leave with a unique Dala horse ready to be painted, oiled, or otherwise embellished.

Prerequisites:

Physical ability: Green wood carving requires moderate hand strength and flexibility to participate.

Skill level: Open to all skill levels.

Ages: Suitable for 16+.

Tools and Materials:

A $20 materials fee covers all materials and is due to the instructor in class.