FEATURES

Under the Sea
By Kathleen Ryan
Bill Johnson dives into chip carving to create enchanting marine life

The Doane Woodcarving Experience
By Kathleen Ryan
Join this workshop to sharpen your carving skills, meet the top instructors in the country, and make friends.

Carving Family Fun
By Kathleen Ryan
Linda Langenberg Curtis's carving lessons are a legacy of love and learning for the next generation

TECHNIQUES

Designing Celtic Knotwork
By Dave Western
Use simple techniques to design elaborate knotwork patterns

Carving a Female Face
By Dave Stetson
Softness and symmetry are key for creating an attractive female caricature

PROJECTS

Wild Rose
By Charley Phillips
Bring the beauty of a summer meadow inside with this floral carving

Pirate Captain Caricature
By Larry Gladu
Corner-cut a blank to bring this scurvy dog to life

Carving a Cowgirl
By Kristina Brown
Practice – or teach – caricature by making this cute cowpoke and her stick pony

Whittling an Eagle
By Greg Young
Grab a chunk of wood and a knife to carve this majestic eagle

Lady Liberty
By Vernon DePauw
Let freedom ring with this patriotic folk-art decoration

Chip Carving a Reef Fish
By Bill Johnson
Power carve this realistically shaped fish and embellish it with chip carving

Power Carving a Saw Whet Owl
By Hugh Parks
Learn the basics of carving a realistic bird with this owl in a simple pose

Dancing Jester
By Floyd Rhadigan
Convey movement and action with the pose of this comedic caricature

PATTERNS

Chip Carving a Flower
By Wayne Barton
Break out of the mold with this organic ornament