Scandinavian Woodcarving Methods & Waffles (Long Weekend)

Scandinavian wood carvers commonly use long-bladed knives to carve and decorate butter spreaders, spatulas, and cooking spoons. Carvers throughout the region have perfected over two dozen different knife techniques for removing wood chips with efficiency and precision. Learn and practice these knife skills while making utensils for your home, then use those utensils to prepare delicious Norwegian waffles garnished with fresh greens, sour cream, ham, and lingonberry jam. All levels welcome. Beginning carvers can expect to complete a spreader and a spoon; more experienced carvers may have time for trying decorative techniques.

$65-$85

Jim Carey has been a woodcarver since January 2004. Alongside making fan birds, he enjoys any other types of carvings, including classical relief designs with gouges (e.g., acanthus leaves, etc.); Celtic and Scandinavian knotwork relief carvings with gouges; three-dimensional animals (both realistic and stylized); and green woodworking using axes and knives for making spoons, spatulas, butter spreaders, and other kitchen utensils. Jim has been trained by internationally recognized carvers from the United States, England, Sweden, and Norway. Jim enjoys teaching and demonstrating carving with adults and youth groups.