LEIF ERIKSON LODGE
The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and to preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, to celebrate our relationship with other Nordic countries, and provide quality insurance and financial products to our members.
Traditional Scandinavian Ornamental Woodcarving Class
Wed, Oct 02
|Leif Erikson Hall
Mark Olsen will be covering European-styled carving chisels and gouges, and learning important carving techniques with wood and basic tool sharpening. Contact Mark to sign up by email or phone (206) 718-5637. Classes in the Norna Room.
Time & Location
Oct 02, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 NW 57th St, Seattle, WA 98107, USA
About the event
In this class we will be covering European-styled carving chisels and gouges, learn important carving techniques with wood and basic tool sharpening. The project design is a Fleur-de-lis, a symbol used for centuries throughout Europe. The design used in this class is from Norway. A basic set of tools is available to use in this class. The wood material is included in the class fee. You can choose from 1 class session or 3 class sessions in this series. 1 class session is on September 18. 3 class sessions are on September 18 - 25 and October 2. Time:9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Instructor Bio Mark Olsen 1984 - Attended a series of crafts classes on furniture restoration and ornamental woodcarving at Sätergläntan Hemslöjdens Gård in Insjön, Sweden. Mark spent the following 2 years training in ornamental woodcarving and furniture building in Norway and Sweden. 1985/86 Attended Hjerleid Vidargånde Skole in Dovre, Norway (Gudbrandalen) The course…