(copy) Introduction to Carving (WHITTLING) - Nov2025

Introduction to Carving (WHITTLING)

This class is held as part of the Eastside Carver's Gathering that meets monthly at the Morningstar Retirement Center near NE Sandy and 31st.  If the session is full, please put your name on the waitlist.

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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Whittling is carving with a knife.  The Otter project is a great grain training exercise while helping you develop knife handling skills.  The otter is three dimensional, in the round. The tail can be carved flat to make a letter opener.

This workshop is for those who have never carved or want to try whittling You are provided with free wood, a loaner tool, pattern, glove, and thumb guard. During the class you will carve the Otter.

DATES/TIMES -  3 hours, date as noted

COST - free tuition, free wood, free loaner tool

WORKSHOP LEADER is Larry Wade, (503-312-7745, lpwade@gmail.com)   

WOOD - Basswood