2027-03-07 - Carving your Own Butter and Jam Spreaders (Online)
Class Details
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Schedule: March 6-7 (9:00-11:00 am CT) and March 13-14 (9:00-11:00 am CT)
- Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom.
- Instructor: Jim Carey
- Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly. All levels welcome!
Description
Scandinavian woodcarvers commonly use long-bladed knives to carve and decorate food spreaders as well as other kitchen utensils, such as spatulas and cooking spoons. Carvers throughout the region have perfected over two dozen different knife techniques for removing wood chips with efficiency and precision.
In this class, students will learn and practice common Scandinavian carving techniques as well as simple knife sharpening. Students will use these skills to carve two food spreaders for their home.
Supplies
A complete kit of materials, valued at $100, will include practice wood, two unfinished spreader blanks, a Mora 106 carving knife, safety gloves, a strop and stropping compound, sandpaper, and a sweet treat from Vesterheim. It is included in the cost of registration and will be mailed to you!
Please note: Glove size chart can be found below:
If you are registering for this class in a location outside the United States, you will need to provide your own supplies. Please contact folkartschool@vesterheim.org when you register for more information about what materials are required for this class.
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 19, 2027
Woodcarving classes supported by a generous gift to the Vesterheim Annual Fund from the Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust