What about an italian cassone or coffer, or an ornate 19thcentury pipe rack. Originally published in 1990 and out of print for almost 10 years, swedish carving techniques by wille sundqvist has enjoyed cult status among carvers and craftsmen and is widely considered the bible of spoon carvers. Swedish carving techniques taunton press, have earned him. He is a frequent course lecturer in scandinavia, europe and the usa. Swedish sloyd craft with jogge sundqvist at country workshops. Craftsman wille sundqvist in stock and ready to ship. I am terribly excited to have found out that the book is due to be reprinted, and will be available for sale from taunton press in middecember of this year. The book combines practical instruction with numerous photographic illustrations and working. Wille sundqvist learned to carve as a boy from his father and grandfather. Originally published in 1990 and out of print for almost 10 years, swedish carving techniques by wille sundqvist has. Yes, its a book on carving spoons, but it is more a book that looks at the tree and sees the spoons inside. Books a partial list of recommendations wharton esherick. Swedish carving techniques now for sale wille sundqvist.
In this new course offering at north house, students will work with jogge over four days to hand plane shelving and join four carved posts, complete with a decorative cornice. But it took only minutes for two children to destroy the. The author shows you the tools and how to sharpen them. For all those looking for this much soughtafter handbook. Swedish carving techniques by wille sundqvist greenwood books. Dec 28, 2017 rare lost footage of wille sundqvist demonstrating how he carves a spoon at country workshops in marshall, north carolina.
Swedish carving techniques fine woodworking english edition. Swedish sloyd traditions knife making and wood carving. Carving a little guy wood carving patterns this carving is from a jim feathers pattern. Nov 21, 20 one of the most highly praised and sought after spoon and bowl carving books in recent times is wille sundqvists swedish carving techniques. Stig vittjarv sundqvist 19 july 1922 3 august 2011 was a swedish professional footballer who played as a forward or midfielder. It is basswood, 3 inches square and 10 inches tall. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. Jogge sundqvist is a swedish woodworker and carver who started learning knife and axe work at the age of four, at the side of his father, wille sundqvist. Swedish woodworker jogge sundqvist demonstrates the fine art of carved woodenware.
Sloyd in wood is an introduction to the way jogge sees the work, the way he works and the details that permeate the things he creates. Swedish carving techniques by wille sundqvist, 9781627106733, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. His book swedish carving techniques was a seminal work that inspired many of us 20 years ago and we have gone on to teach and spread the word to an ever growing audience. Clear directions and stepbystep photographs show you exactly how to make a few simple, wellplaced cuts, leaving large, flat planes intact on the woodcarved figure, for an effect rich with folkart charm. Posts about jogge sundqvist written by pfollansbee. Rolf taraldset is a norwegian master carver who lives in hornindal in the nordfjord area of western norway. Welsch vesterheim, 1978 norwegian american wood carving 84 pages. Gunnarsson sweden hand carved wood sculpture president. Swedish carving techniques wille sundqvist swedish.
If you like jogges work and style also have a look at this course we are offering in the mountains of norway this summer sloyd with jogge sundqvist. Wille sundqvist is the grand old man of the spooncarving world. Sharpened axes and knives are the oldest hand tools known to man. Dvd after several requests the woodcarving movie is now available on dvd. The spoon, the bowl and the knife a documentary film about the life and career of the renowned swedish woodworker wille sundqvist. Scandinavian spoon carving american swedish institute. Swedish carving techniques by wille sundqvist goodreads. He was drafted by the pittsburgh penguins in the third round in the 2012 nhl entry draft. Heres just a quick update on the taunton press reprint of wille sundqvists swedish carving techniques its now for sale through their website. Now a brandnew issue just like the 1990 version can be yours directly from the taunton press, the original publisher. Nordic craft workshop spoon carving presented by womens. Swedish carving techniques by wille sundqvist, paperback.
Edvin sundqvist historical records and family trees. Nordic craft workshop spoon carving presented by womens woodshop hej gals. Nov 24, 20 heres just a quick update on the taunton press reprint of wille sundqvists swedish carving techniques its now for sale through their website. Carve and bring to life wonderful, oldworld people in the scandinavian flat plane style of carving. For all those looking for this much soughtafter handbook, the wait is over. Learn how to carve a spoon from a fresh cut tree using traditional nordic carving techniques.
Do you want to make an exact replica of a 16thcentury carved table. Slojd in wood jogge sundqvist swedish carving books. Woodland craft supplies the spoon, the bowl and the knife. He was formerly one of swedens provincial handcrafts consultants and is the author of an earlier swedish book, woodturning, the cutting method, as well as. Buy swedish carving techniques fine woodworking revised ed. Lost art press would like you to visit the world of slojd, a place where people make the things they need using simple tools and materials that are all around them. Feb 07, 2014 buy swedish carving techniques fine woodworking revised ed. It will become a classic and inspire many people to start carving with axe and knife. Bengt sundqvist historical records and family trees. On sunday, june 3, 2018, word of wille sundqvist s passing made its way through the internet. Wille sundqvist is a legend among spoon carvers and in this tome he shares a tremendous amount of information on various subjects, all backed up from his years of experience. Wille sundqvist carves a spoon at country workshops 1982.
Scandinavian spoon carving students will use intermediate and advanced techniques of woodworking with a knife and other hand tools in the spirit of slojd, the swedish handcraft tradition of creating beautiful and functional objects. It has been remastered and an additional soundtrack with english narrator has been added, supported by english subtitles. Historical records and family trees related to bengt sundqvist. Historical records and family trees related to edvin sundqvist. This book takes you through traditional folk woodcarving, with an emphasis on sloyd handcraft knives and some discussion of axe, adze, and gouge work. He played 11 games for the swedish national team and scored 3 goals in the 1950 fifa world cup, helping sweden to a thirdplace finish and their first ever world cup medal. Dragon heads on the bow of the viking ships were supposed to protect against the evil spirits of the sea. Published by lost art books available at highland woodworking. Norwegianamerican wood carving of the upper midwest.
Swedish carving techniques international craft classic. While some of the grips seem awkward at first, safety is at the root of each and foremost in the books overall theme. The book is 100percent gorgeous with beautiful photos and illustrations. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Swedish carving techniques wille sundqvist wood carving. Using just four hand tools an ax, knife, adz, and gouge he shows you how to make a dough bowl and spoon, from start to exquisite finish. The weekly format will allow ample time to absorb information and practice between classes, and to take projects and gain skills at their own pace. Scandinavian beauty shelf with jgge sundqvist north. Mar 17, 2018 thank you the lost art press in the states for doing all the work to bring us this english translation. There are many more possibilities in greenwoodworking than carving bowls and spoons. Swedish carving techniques by wille sundqvist has enjoyed cult status among green woodworkers and is widely considered the final word on spoon and bowl carving.
He also demonstrates different types of letter carving and decorative carving. Eskilstuna, a older swedish chisel manufacture hey rick, that is a cool knife. Swedish sloyd traditions knife making and wood carving with. The swedish style by gert ljungberg and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Well cover tree anatomy, axing out a blank roughed out spoon shape, knife holds for the hook and slojd knife, drying, and. Oct 27, 20 wille sundqvist is the grand old man of the spooncarving world. By following his lead, youll create designs that are. Oskar sundqvist born 23 march 1994 is a swedish professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the st. This book will show you how to make these and many other projects. Woodcarving in the scandinavian style by harley refsal. The hat was cut out on a band saw and the rest was drawn out on the wood, then carved. Swedish woodworker jogge sundqvist demonstrates the fine art of carved wood. Norsk wood works 20337 county road h barronett wi 548 715 4682780.
Dec 17, 20 for all those looking for this much soughtafter handbook, the wait is over. Bethesda, md 20814 gunnarsson sweden hand carved wood sculpture president we are proud to offer you a hand carved wooden sculpture of president franklin roosevelt signed by folk artist family gunnarsson this clever handcarved wooden sculpture is a true collectors item. One of the first things that opened my eyes to this was make a chair from a tree by john alexander. Swedish carving techniques is held in great esteem from many within the spoon carving community and with good reason. The purpose of this dvd is to document the life and work of swedish master craftsman wille sundqvist, whose extensive knowledge, skills and abilities. Sep 28, 2018 jogge sundqvist walks you through the process of making a spatula and a cheese board from green wood. Jogge is the author of the books crafts in wood natur and kultur and carve for kitchen and garden hemslojdens forlag and has produced four instructional videos on dvd danska idesellskabet.
Your guide on this journey is jogge sundqvist, who has been making things with his hands and little bits of steel since he was a boy. Swedish carving techniques fine woodworking by wille. Though this book is considered by many to be the big kahuna of slojd carving books, as some may say wille sundqvist was pretty much the final. Now a brandnew issue, just like the 1990 version, can be yours. As a side note, i love the above picture of wille sundqvist at work the man is now in his upper 80s, but it doesnt look like hes stopping anytime. Swedish carving techniques by wille sundqvist has enjoyed cult status among green woodworkers and is widely considered the final word on spoon. 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. He played 11 games for the swedish national team and scored 3 goals in the 1950 fifa world cup, helping sweden to a thirdplace finish and.
Im not usually personally affected by the passing of a celebrity, yes, in my world wille was a celebrity but this one stung. Scandinavian beauty shelf with jgge sundqvist north house. I have one just like it although not in as good of shape. On june 3, 2018, one of the fathers of the green woodworking movement passed away. Rare lost footage of wille sundqvist demonstrating how he carves a spoon at country workshops in marshall, north carolina.
Then he gets into carving techniques and different kinds of strokes. The journey of a creative mind by mansfield bascom. Ten wooden heating tips and technique fine woodworking tips for you. On the flip side there is an arrow with the letters je, one on each side and the date of 1874 again with the numbers divided by the arrow. I am terribly excited to have found out that the book is due to be reprinted, and will be available for sale from taunton press in. Originally published in 1990 and out of print for almost 10 years, swedish carving techniques by wille sundqvist has enjoyed cult status among carvers and craftsmen and is. Welsch vesterheim, 1978 norwegian american woodcarving 84 pages. A story of traditional scandinavian woodcraft told through the life and work of craftsman wille sundqvist, master of the knife and axe. North house welcomes the return of featured international instructor jogge sundqvist to campus for unplugged 2018. At woodsmith we loved the original swedish version of this book despite not being able to understand much of the text, but the vibe, drawings and inspiration were enough. He was formerly one of swedens provincial handcrafts consultants and is the author of an earlier swedish book, woodturning, the cutting method, as well as several magazine and journal articles. One of the most highly praised and sought after spoon and bowl carving books in recent times is wille sundqvists swedish carving techniques. Sundqvist draws on the rich traditions of his swedish fore fathers and his vast teaching experience to show you how to use a knife and axe skilfully.
Swedish carving techniques by wille sundqvist greenwood. With carving swedish woodenware, you can enjoy real handson learning from a legendary expert. Knife making and wood carving with jogge sundqvist course overview from a traditional woodworkers perspective, it is the sloyd knife, in both style and function, that best reflects the traditions of fine scandinavian handwork. Jogge sundqvist peter follansbee, joiners notes page 2. Sharpened axes and knives are the oldest hand tools known.
Ragweed forge also has copies for sale for slightly less than msrp check it here. For 5,000 years, one of the worlds earliest carvings depicting skiing endured rain, wind and snow on the coast of a norwegian island. This spoon carving class is open to all who identify as woman, or nonbinary. Aug 25, 2012 spooncarving with jogge sundqvist i have met and spent time with wille sundqvist several times and been inspired by his book swedish carving technique, both the technical advice and the life philosophy, i had not met his son jogge until this last week when he came to spoonfest taught 2 short classes in knife carving grasps for us and gave an. Swedish carving techniques book to be reprinted wille. Ive spent a lot of time with jogge sundqvist in the last 2 years, a couple weeks in maine in 2015, then in 2016 at plymouth crafts greenwood fest and then in sweden at taljfestthen we toured around sweden for a couple weeks.