Materials Fees: $50 for Specialized Carving Knife set due first night of class. Projects with "rough outs" can be purchased for $10 each, or you can bring your own. .Join us for a comprehensive introduction to wood carving! In this class, we will cover the fundamental concepts of wood carving, including: - safe and effective use of carving knives - techniques for stropping knives - understanding wood grain direction before carving - controlling knives for cleaner and safer cuts. For beginners, the first project will be a pretzel, which will reinforce the concept of using "supported cuts." Each participant will need to purchase a small carving kit during the class. After completing your first project, you can choose your next project to work on. We look forward to carving with you!