Led by: Viney Anand
The class begins with an introduction to whittling, including an overview of woods suitable for whittling and the types of knives commonly used. Participants will then learn basic whittling cuts and essential safety practices before moving on to carving a small bear. The session focuses on understanding form, grain direction, and controlled knife work through a simple, guided project.
Whittling a Bear
Absolute beginners with no prior carving experience
Anyone curious about learning whittling with hand tools
Makers and craft learners interested in small carved objects
Those looking for a calm, hands-on introduction to wood carving
Basics of whittling and suitable wood types
Types of knives used for whittling
Fundamental whittling cuts
Safety techniques for controlled carving
Step-by-step process of carving a bear
