Wood Carving

Clean away the bark and clean out the diamonds and see what Mother Nature grew for you. Now sand and seal it to see the beauty of a stick emerge. 

Stick, cane tips, sandpaper and finish is provided. Frank will have some tools, gloves, and thumb guards for students to share.

Students bring: bench knife or sharp carving knife and 1/4" to 1/2" #5 gouge if you have them. They are also available at Ace Hardware. 

Kit cost: $12.00 - $15.00 

6 hour class, Tuesday

Instructor: Frank Bera 

218-556-2794

Begin with a square block of wood and start the creative process. You'll carve into the block to discover a wood spirit in the shape of a 6" gnome. You should have some carving experience for this class.

Students bring: carvers will want to bring their own tools, but include an assortment of gouges, 3mm up to 1/2" (small to medium), kevlar glove and thumb guard.

Kit cost: $2.00.

6 hour class, Wednesday

Instructor: Frank Bera

218-556-2794

Les will bring a pre-made basswood feather, which you will carve and use woodburning techniques and beads to enhance. 

There is a hole in the feather where you will weave a dream catcher of sinew, complete with trailing strings. To finish, embellish with more beadwork. All tools and materials furnished by instructor!

Kit cost: $16.00.

6 hour class, Thursday

Instructor: Les Sanders

218-556-3521