Come join in the satisfying craft of carving useful utensils from local woods! In this one day class we will cover the basics of carving with Mora or sloyd knives, including various knife strokes, reading and relating to wood grain, roughing out spoons, safety, maintenance of tools, and finishing of pieces. This will be a hands-on yet basic class; you will get a good introduction to the important aspects of carving and some good hands learning of the process, but our projects will be simple, and some aspects will only get a rudimentary explanation. A fun day of learning and getting started on the journey of spoon carving!

Date: Saturday, May 20
Time: 9am-4:30pm
Location: Viola, WI
Ages: Adults
Materials Fee: $15
Lunch Provided

Sliding Scale Course Fee Guidelines (not including Materials Fees)

Supporter Level Ticket: $115

Sustainer Level Ticket: $90

Supported Level Ticket: $65

Instructions:

Nicholas strongly recommends buying the Mora 120 (the basic carving knife), either before the class or from him at class for $25. This class will take place outdoors, under shelter if necessary; please dress accordingly. Students are welcome to bring notebook, pencil, and phone/camera, for note-taking and recording information.

Instructor Bio

Nicholas WazeeGale has been a lifelong student of Nature, traditional culture, and sustainability. He is passionate about Nature observation, living closely with the Earth and natural rhythms, hunting and gathering, craft and handwork, and community. He resides in the Driftless region with his wife and children and has taught for DFS, the Kickapoo Valley Reserve, and independently for almost 20 years. He is a certified wilderness guide and is a level 4 Track and Sign certificate holder through TCNA/Cybertracker. He and his wife Kindred earn their livelihood teaching outdoor skills and hand craft, running summer camps, and selling fine handcrafts through their business, WildRoots HandCrafts.

Instagram: @wildroots.handcrafts