2026-03-04 – Scandinavian Flat Plane Figure Carving: Same Blank, Different Directions (Online)
Schedule:
Three Wednesdays, March 4-18 (6:00-7:30 pm CT)
Instructor:
Charles Banks
Location:
This is an online class hosted on Zoom.
Join carver Charles Banks as he guides you through the next step in your figure carving journey. Students will all receive the same character blank, and during the three weeks of the class will create their own character with Charles's input and tips. Students will be able to develop their figure carving skills and develop their own creativity all while following the tradition of flat plane figure carving.
Level of Instruction:
Intermediate – This class is for those who have already taken a figure carving class or have previous flat-plane figure carving experience.
Materials & Supplies:
A complete kit of materials, valued at $120, includes blanks, a knife, safety gloves, a strop and stropping compound, try sticks, and a sweet treat from Vesterheim. It is included in the cost of registration and will be mailed to you!
Please note: Students who have taken online carving classes from Charles Banks through Vesterheim in the past and previously received class supplies can register for the class with a partial kit to receive only the blanks, try sticks, and sweet treat. If you select this option, you will be responsible for providing your own Pinewood Forge carving knife, safety glove, strop, and stropping compound.
Please note: Glove size chart can be found below:
Additional Supplies:
Students will need to provide a computer, laptop, or tablet with a camera and mic as well as a fast, reliable internet connection.
Special Instructions:
When registering for the class, please make sure to use the mailing and email addresses you'd like the Zoom meeting invitations sent to. You will receive links to the Zoom sessions by email sometime during the week prior to the class. If this class is a gift, please sign up with the recipient's mailing and email addresses or be prepared to forward the kit and all communications.
Enrollment Deadline:
February 18, 2026
Click here to learn more about instructor Charles Banks.
Woodcarving classes are supported by a generous gift to the Vesterheim Annual Fund from the Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust.
Figure carving and kolrosing classes are supported in part by generous gifts
to the Vesterheim Annual Fund in Memory of Harley Refsal.
This program is supported in part by the Reverend Glenn and Mary Borreson Endowment for Woodworking Education"