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Norwegian Woodcarving Traditions Demonstration

  • North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum 612 East Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, ND, 58505 United States (map)

North Dakota artist Jim Paulson of Skanderna Wood Works, LLC will give a public demonstration on the art of doing low relief style carving that dates back to the 12th century in Norway. Paulson will show how basic carving tools like gouges, v tools, and knives were used to carve depictions of mythical creatures resembling horses, lions, serpents, and dragons.

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