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Goods from the Woods 2009

Out N' About - Carving Spoons, Butter Knives and Bread Boards in The Scandinavian-Style

Description: In this 'out n' about' course, students  work with traditional hand carving tools learning to carve Swedish-styled butter knives, small spoons or bread boards from freshly harvested birch wood - the hardwood of the north woods.   No experience necessary, but woodcarvers of all levels are welcome to learn the Scandinavian-influenced traditions of carving with birch.  A great opportunity to make your own "goods from Minnesota's north woods."A great opportunity to make your own "goods from Minnesota's north woods."

Instructor: Jon Strom
Dates/Hours: Friday, 18 September 2009, noon to 8:00pm with break for dinner
Location: Ruttger’s Sugar Lake Lodge, 37584 Otis Lane, Grand Rapids, MN
Tuition/Material: $75 plus $14
Course Size: 4 to 10
Ages:  Adults, and youth 15 or over with adult parent
Registration: Call North House Folk School at 888.387.9762

Instructor Profile. Look for the woodchips flying and you're sure to find Jon.  Jon is a sculptor, woodworker, and log builder with a strong interest in Swedish spoon and bowl carving techniques as well as the history of log building.  He has demonstrated at Grand Portage National Monument, Old Fort William, White Oak Society, and has taught at various workshops including "Goods from the Woods" in Grand Rapids.  Jon has also designed his own personal bowl-carving bench which may be adapted by students for their own workshops. 

This workshop is offered by North House Folk School (http://www.northhousefolkschool.com/) in partnership with Goods from the Woods (http://www.goodsfromthewoods.org/).