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Intro to Woodcarving at the Swedish Club

  • Ages 12+

Learn basic woodcarving skills at the Swedish Club of Seattle.

By Scandinavian Carving School

Select date and time

Sunday, May 4 · 9:30am - 1:30pm PDT

Location

Swedish Club

1920 Dexter Avenue North Seattle, WA 98109

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 2 days before event

About this event

  • Free venue parking

Special introductory class!

Learn the basics with our intro to woodcarving course. We'll teach you safe tool handling and how to carve a low relief Scandinavian design.

This session is dedicated to beginners who are new to woodcarving. It coincides with the Swedish Club's Pancake Breakfast on the first Sunday of the month.

If you would like to continue carving, join our studio class!

Frequently asked questions

Where is the class?

This class is held in the Viking Room on the ground floor (Dexter Avenue) of the Swedish Club.

Do I need to bring anything?

Nope! Wood, tools, and designs are provided.

What is the style of instruction?

We tailor teaching to each student with a mix of demonstration and hands-on instruction. After a brief introduction to methods and tools, the student starts handling chisels with close oversight for safety.

Organized by

Emily Pfeifer has been studying and teaching Scandinavian carving styles since 2009. She focuses on dragon style and Baroque acanthus.