Nora Hall DVD No. 1: The Basics of European Woodcarving (The Nora Hall Essential European Woodcarving DVD Series). In this DVD Nora covers the rudiments of European carving, elements mostly unknown or overlooked by other instructors, but which are absolutely essential as a foundation for the future of any woodcarver. This is a different approach. These are the methods of the European Master carvers passed down for hundreds of years. This one DVD alone will save you years and years of frustration.

 In this DVD Nora covers:

• Tool description and handling
• Wood choices and how to tackle the grain
• Carving a simple design using the basic tools
• Sharpening carving tools with a simple stone set and leather

Approximately 45 minutes. Pattern included.

Internationally known master woodcarver and teacher Nora Hall was born in Amsterdam, Holland in 1922. Her father was the renowned Dutch master woodcarver Johannes Leereveld. Nora became an apprentice to her father, studying in the tradition of the great Dutch master woodcarvers of which her father was a member. This tradition was the centuries-old approach of immersing the novice completely in methods designed to instill speed and a wide range of essential skills in a relatively short period of time so the apprentice was soon a valuable asset in the master woodcarver's studio. These are the very same efficient, speed-building methods Nora imparts today to her students nation-wide and in her Essential European Woodcarving DVD series.

Nora Hall has produced a series of study castings to compliment her teachings in this video series.  Find castings to compliment the techniques in this video and more in Nora Hall Study Castings category.

Manufacturer:   Nora Hall