In this full-day course, Woodcarver Dennis Wilson will introduce you to the traditional craft of chip carving-a type of wood carving in which a small knife is used to incise decorative and geometric designs into basswood or butternut. The design is created by the removal of small pieces (chips) of the wood.

Chip carving is an ancient, traditional craft. Chip carved plates, jewelry and keepsake boxes, trays, breadboards, furniture and other items make wonderful gifts and home décor with traditional motifs. Some previous carving experience is helpful but not necessary. You will learn to carve a variety of practice designs already drawn on a board. Dennis will loan each student a chip carving knife and other needed instruments for the class period.

To prepare for the class, Dennis suggests participants check out this book: The Complete Guide To Chip Carving by Wayne Barton.

The course will run all day 9am-4pm with a 3 hour session from 9am-noon, an hour break for lunch, then a 3-hour session from 1-4pm. Fee includes materials fee.

$110 LARAC members/$125 Non members