Woodcarving Classes

If you are interested in woodcarving, this class is for you! Classes are held in the Woodcarving Workshop in Hornindal.

Please contact Rolf Taraldset for information about classes.

Woodcarving Classes

If you are interested in woodcarving, this class is for you! Classes are held in the Woodcarving Workshop in Hornindal: Seljesetvegen 103

Class Description

The class is suitable whether you are a beginner or advanced carver who needs professional guidance and inspiration for further development. Participants mostly receive individual instruction according to their wishes and needs, in addition to group instruction.

The class covers many tricks for effectively mastering the techniques. Understanding logic, line management and tension in depth are essential parts of the instruction.

The classes focus on acanthus, but also other styles if desired. There is also an opportunity to try relief carving.

Sharpening techniques are also demonstrated and how important it is to have the right shape on the grinding phase to more easily gain full control when guiding the tool.

Woodcarving is a craft with long traditions in Hornindal and many participants return year after year.

Topics covered in the classes

• Sharpening woodcarving tools, rough grinding, correct shape, fine grinding and polishing
• Selection of wood
• Pattern drawing
• Grounding
• Through-cutting, sawing with Hegner scroll saw
• Use of tool and mallet technique
• Against the grain and with the grain
• Rough carving and fine carving
• Understanding of ornamentation, movement and line work
• Undercutting
• Carving baroque and acanthus, or other styles
• Opportunity for relief carving with perspective instruction
• Individual instruction according to wishes and needs

Qualifications

No prior knowledge required. Bring your own tools if you have them.

The Instructor

Rolf Taraldset, Master Carver and sculpture carver. Rolf has held many classes both in Norway and abroad.

Accommodation

Knausen Hyttegrend – Cabin rentals in beautiful natural surroundings. See: knausenhyttegrend.no

Havila Raftevolds Hotel – Hotel by Hornindalsvatnet with restaurant and good facilities. See: havilahotels.no/hornindal

Other accommodation options are available via booking.com and airbnb.com. Please feel free to reach out if you need help or advice.

Registration

Sign up for woodcarving classes in the form below. You will be contacted for final confirmation.