Jock began his professional woodworking career in 1976 in Chicago and named his business “Norwegian Termite”, demonstrating both his heritage and sense of humor (after all, a woodcarver is just a “creative” termite).  He has built unique, custom-designed furniture, cabinetry, fireplace mantels, exterior accent pieces, inlaid flooring, and other decorative items, utilizing various wood species, finishes and styles.   In 2000, Jock relocated his business to Minnesota.

Jock and his work have been featured in:

St. Paul Pioneer Press

Twin Cities Sun Newspapers

Chicago Tribune

Carving magazine

National Wood Flooring Manufacturers magazine

Kitchens and Baths magazine

He is a five-time award winner at the Vesterheim Norwegian-American National Juried Exhibitions in Decorah, Iowa, and won the First Place Carving award at the 2005 Northern Woods Exhibition in Minneapolis.  He has appeared on television in the Twin Cities and Chicago areas, and is a frequent speaker and demonstrator at woodworking and Scandinavian festivals in the Midwest.  

In addition to his commissioned projects, Jock is a consultant to American Woodworker magazine, and teaches woodcarving classes.

Jock has pursued his education and training in woodworking, drawing and hand carving throughout his life.  He has received training and tutoring from various American and Norwegian master carvers and is well versed in the many styles of woodcarving throughout the world.

Jock is available to speak to your class or group on a variety of topics, including Scandinavian arts and crafts, woodcarving, and drawing,  including demonstrations of techniques.