Scandinavian Figure Carving Workshop with Charles Banks

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Nordic Handcraft

Location: American Swedish Institute

Instructor: Charles Banks

Cost: $350 ($315 ASI member)

Material Fee: Varies, $10 per blank

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Friday, August 7 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

This class runs from Friday, August 7, to Sunday, August 9, 10 am–5 pm each day.

Join instructor Charles Banks as he shares flat plane figure carving techniques in the tradition of Harley Refsal. In this course, students will use only a knife to carve a Nordic-inspired character in this introduction to the simplified world of flat-plane carving. This experience is open to new carvers and carvers with more experience. Get introduced to the history, past, and present carvers, many figure carving options, necessary cuts, and finishing techniques, culminating in a finished carving or two.

Additional information:

  • Materials and tools: Students pay a $10 materials fee per figure carving blank (a piece of wood ready to carve) and are welcome to bring their own tools or use a set provided by ASI.
  • Physical ability: This course requires a modest amount of dexterity and hand strength. Skill level:
  • Skill level: Open to all skill levels.
  • Ages: Suitable for ages 16+. A discounted ticket price is available at checkout.
  • Advanced registration required.