Start Carving Tiny Folk Workshop with Maeve Gathje

Try out Scandinavian style flat plane carving in this one-day class, focused on carving “tiny folk” or small characters. Maeve Gathje will get students started with the technique of carving faces and people “on the corner” of a longer squared blank. This simple format is is approachable for beginners while still offering lots of great opportunities for carvers to practice knife skills and exercise their creativity. Throughout the day, tool and material selection, knife safety techniques, and finishing options such as milk paint will all be discussed. Students might go home ready to carve a whole village of characters!

Additional information:

• A $40 materials fee is due to instructor Maeve Gathje in class.
• Physical ability: Wood carving requires good hand strength and dexterity, such as being able to open a jar.
• Skill level: This class is open to beginners or students with previous carving experience who would like a refresher on basic carving techniques.
• Ages: Suitable for ages 16+, or ages 14+ if registered alongside an accompanying adult. A discounted tuition price is available for students 14-17 at checkout.
• Advanced registration required.