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Below are some examples of completed projects. Because I work only on commission, I have no catalog or specific set of items you order. Each project or item is unique, made to your exact specifications. Please call and talk with me about your request.
Handcarved Acanthus Cabinet
Northern white pine wall cabinet, Norwegian acanthus style.
Small cabinets such as this are common in the Scandinavian countries and can be left with a natural finish or painted.
These cabinets are typically made from softer woods, such as bassword or pine.
Carving Classes - Group or Individual
Beginner Figure Carving
Learn the basics of Scandinavian flat-plane figure carving. You will be provided a soft wood blank to carve either an “Oskar” or a “Karl” with a single carving knife. Scandinavian flat-plane carving uses a few simple cuts and leaves large flat planes intact. The class will include step-by-step details for the entire figure and instructions on finishing in the Scandinavian style. This class is taught periodically throughout the year at various locations. It can also be done for your carving club, social group or other small group. No experience necessary.
Jock has studied under several Norwegian masters, including Harley Refsal, professor of Scandinavian studies at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and widely considered the foremost expert on Scandinavian flat-plane carving. Jock will use Harley’s books on figure carving as a teaching aide and reference guide. He will also have a series of partially-to-completely finished figures to demonstrate how each figure should look as the student progresses through the carving.
Acanthus Carving
Learn the basics of Scandinavian acanthus-style woodcarving. For experienced woodcarvers only.
Opel Painting Company - Winner of Carving division - 2005 Northern Woods Exhibition - Minneapolis
This scene depicts a typical day in the life of a housepainter, with a few things going wrong. The inspiration started from the natural “imperfection” in one of the figures—knots are NOT always bad!
Basswood with acrylic paint and oil finish
5’ x 7” x 10”
Custom furniture
Custom Doors and Portals
Commissioned for a home in Plymouth, MN.
Mantels
Reclaimed timber mantel with Viking ship handcarving in center. Doorway framing built to match stairwell framing. Created for home in Bayfield, Wisconsin.
Designed for home in western Minnesota utilizing elements of native American and ancestral history.
Custom Handcarved Molding
Egg and dart molding
Scandinavian Figure Carving