This class will primarily focus on students learning how to safely and efficiently use tools for greenwood carving by learning techniques used in the Scandinavian slöjd tradition. Students will learn to use 4 tools - greenwood saw, carving axe, slöjd knife, and hook knife - and how a basic understanding of these tools, combined with a knowledge of greenwood and its properties, can be employed to create functional items for everyday use. While the primary goal of the class is to teach an understanding of tool use, students will use the skills gained to create a decorative gnome figurine.

Materials: All materials and tools will be provided to the students. Students will get to keep the figurine carved during class.