Iain Whittington, a woodworker and retired army engineer, along with his wife, Evaline, a professional retired translator, have published a new book, “WoodCarving: A Norwegian Textbook.” This book is a translation of Odd Fauske’s “Lærebok i treskjæring,” a compendium of project plans for woodcarving and folk art first published in the 1970s.
The book includes full-size carving patterns for furniture, fittings, architectural components, 14 different spoons, eight mangle boards, and traditional Norwegian household items. Originally a monochrome text used as a guide for teaching woodcarving in Norway, the book provides instruction for both the beginner and advanced carver. This edition, which presents the translated English text alongside the original Norwegian text, also adds a new introduction, index and bibliography. “WoodCarving” provides a wealth of information and patterns for woodcarvers, spoon carvers, illustrators, embroiderers and folk artists interested in classical patterns.
To learn more about the book and order, go here for U.S. customers. In the UK, go here. In the EU, here.
Whittington doesn’t want to profit from sales of the book. Instead, funds generated by its sale will go directly to SSAFA, the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association, a UK charity that provides support to men, women and veterans from the British Armed Forces, along with their families and dependents.
— Kara Gebhart Uhl
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Sorry. Fixed. And I added links for UK and EU readers.
A worthy book for a most worthy cause.
Best place for Canadians interested?
Want the book, but don’t shop Amazon. Another source?
Thanks for letting us know about this book. I ordered it the day you posted, and it just arrived this afternoon from Amazon. I think it has a good assortment of patterns to give a person a basic feel for the style. I look forward to giving some patterns a try. 🙂