Swedish Carving Techniques, Willie Sundqvist

With the help of Wille Sundqvist, you can use traditional Swedish carving techniques to make beautiful and useful household woodenware, such as butter paddles, spoons, ladles and dough bowls.

Sundqvist draws on the rich traditions of his Swedish forefathers and his vast teaching experience to show you how to use a knife and ax skillfully. By following his lead, you'll create designs that are impossible to make with power tools. And by working directly with the natural shapes found in wood, you'll develop a deeper sensitivity for the material, as you gain complete control of the knife while cutting.

A companion DVD by Wille's son, Carving Swedish Woodenware with Jögge Sundqvist, is also available.