{"product_id":"2027-01-27-scandinavian-flat-plane-figure-carving-skiing-tomte","title":"2027-01-27 - Scandinavian Flat Plane Figure Carving: Skiing Tomte (Online)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClass Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three Wednesdays January 27-February 10 (6:00-7:30 pm CT)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an online class hosted on Zoom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/charles-banks\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003eCharles Banks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel of Instruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner Friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin carver Charles Banks as he guides you through the creation of your very own \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eScandinavian flat plane figure. This class will center around the creation of a stylized skiing \u003cem\u003etomte\u003c\/em\u003e character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the tradition of Scandinavian flat plane figure carving, you will use only a single knife to carve out this character. You will receive an overview of the history and traditions of this style of carving, be introduced to the cuts and techniques of the reductive carving process, and learn finishing techniques – all culminating in your very own carving. Live instruction and video tutorials will be utilized as educational tools, as well as practice sticks and a printed imagery of your character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete kit of materials, valued at $80, will include 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlove Size chart can be found below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/4712\/0202\/files\/thumbnail_FigureGloveSizes_1_copy_480x480.jpg?v=1683829704\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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  carving knife, safety glove, strop, and stropping compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you are registering for this class in a location outside the United States, you will need to provide your own supplies. Please contact \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"mailto:folkartschool@vesterheim.org\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efolkartschool@vesterheim.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e when you register for more information about what materials are required for this class. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdditional Supplies\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will need to provide a computer, laptop, or tablet with a camera and mic as well as a fast, reliable internet connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecial Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnrollment Deadline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJanuary 13, 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWoodcarving classes supported by a generous gift to the Vesterheim Annual Fund from the Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFigure carving and kolrosing classes supported in part by generous gifts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eto the Vesterheim Annual Fund in Memory of Harley Refsal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cancellation Policy\" href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/folk-art-school\/#cancellation-policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Cancellation Policy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Scholarships and Discounts\" href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/scholarships-discounts\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn about Scholarships and Discounts.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Folk Art School Current Courses\" href=\"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/pages\/folk-art-courses\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReturn to Current Course Offerings.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesterheim Folk Art School","offers":[{"title":"Non-Member Tuition","offer_id":43860798537802,"sku":"OL.2027.Q1.05","price":205.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Member Tuition","offer_id":43860798570570,"sku":"OL.2027.Q1.05.MT","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Non-Member Tuition (Partial Kit)","offer_id":43860907589706,"sku":"OL.2027.Q1.05.PK","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Member Tuition (Partial Kit)","offer_id":43860906573898,"sku":"OL.2027.Q1.05.PK.MT","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/4712\/0202\/files\/BanksSkiingTomte2-2.jpg?v=1786375774","url":"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/products\/2027-01-27-scandinavian-flat-plane-figure-carving-skiing-tomte","provider":"Vesterheim Museum Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}