Craft Beauty from the Ordinary
Discover the 
art of decorative carving
 in this hands-on class with master woodcarver 
Jock Holmen
, affectionately known as 
“The Norwegian Termite.”
 Learn carving techniques that you can take home and use to transform 
ordinary wooden bowls and plates into works of art.
In class, you will receive a 
wooden blank
 on which you will carve different decorative strokes. This will serve as a 
reference for your future carving projects.
 Jock will also discuss the 
properties of different types of wood
 and how best to approach decorating them.
If you have taken this class before, bring your 
wooden sampler
 and 
add to your visual vocabulary of woodcuts!
Materials Fee
There is a 
$5 materials fee
, paid directly to the teacher. Everything you need will be supplied in class, including 
safety gloves
. If you have a 
plate or bowl
 that you’d like to decorate, feel free to bring it along!
What You’ll Learn:
✔️ 
How to properly hold and use a carving knife.
✔️ 
How to create a sampler of carving strokes
 to keep for reference.
✔️ 
How to use different techniques
 for various types of cuts and working with wood grain.
✔️ 
How to identify different types of wood
 and the best approach to decorating them.
Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today and bring your creativity to life!
Please Note:
 All registrations for Norway House classes and programs are final. Refunds and class credits are not available, so we kindly encourage you to confirm your availability for the scheduled date before registering. Thank you for your understanding and support of our programming!
Questions:
 Contact Carstens Smith, Education Coordinator, at 
classes@norwayhouse.org
.
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