Sunday, May 18

Woodcarving Studio Classes - Spring 2025

Ages 12+

Learn woodcarving skills and explore Viking Age, folk art, and acanthus styles with this ongoing class at the Swedish Club of Seattle.

By Scandinavian Carving School

Select date and time

Sunday, May 18 · 9:30am - 1:30pm PDT

Location

Swedish Club

1920 Dexter Avenue North Seattle, WA 98109

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 1 day before event

About this event

Free venue parking

Learn how to carve through an understanding of wood, tool techniques, sharpening and honing, and more.

After learning the basic movements, explore Scandinavian carving styles with a range of projects. The styles vary from karveskurd (chip carving) and flatskurd (low relief) to elaborate acanthus (leaf groupings).

The class meets Sundays at the Swedish Club in Seattle. This is an ongoing class series so you can continue your practice at your leisure. We tailor instruction to each individual, so you can come in and carve at your own pace.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to bring anything?

Just comfortable shoes and a layer to keep warm on cool days! 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.

Where is the class?

Most classes are held in the shop on the basement level of the Swedish Club. Special classes are held on the ground floor (Dexter Avenue). We place sandwich board signs to indicate where to enter.

Organized by

Scandinavian Carving School

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