Intro to GWC for Kids & their grownups
Come learn the basics of green wood carving in a cozy atmosphere. You'll learn about carving knives and grips, wood grain and carving safety. Above all, we'll have fun together and go home with the confidence to keep carving. This class emphasizes patience, self expression and curiosity more than perfection—ideal for anyone ready to slow down, learn through doing, and make something with their hands.
This three-session series is designed for kids age 8–14 and their grownup. One adult per child registrant. (Some seven-year-olds will also be ready to start wood carving; please use your discretion and contact us to discuss if you are not certain.)
Saturdays 1/10, 1/17, and 1/24
1-3pm
Tuition: $110 per participant (and their plus one adult)
Materials Fee: $20 to be paid to instructor
Optional Tools to Bring: All tools provided
Age / Ability Level: Beginner to advanced.
Anna Lindall loves to explore and share her Swedish and Icelandic ancestry, from Nordic foods to traditional craft, from frilufstliv (“open air life”) to Nordic holiday traditions. Anna is a lifelong knitter, adventurous home cook, youth instructor, and the founder of the Center for People & Craft and Free Forest School. A 2022 Folk Art Fellow through the American Scandinavian Foundation, Anna studied handcraft instruction in Sweden and is currently a Resident Teaching Artist at Great River School in St. Paul, MN.
What to Expect: In this three-session series, we will explore the simple joy of shaping fresh wood into useful and beautiful objects. Working side by side, kids and their grownups will practice safe knife handling, discover how to read the grain, and experience the calming rhythm of handwork. Together we’ll make small projects—like butter spreaders, wands, beads, or spatulas—that build skills step by step. Along the way, you’ll learn how to create a carving space at home, care for your tools, and approach green wood carving as a shared creative ritual.
Accessibility: CENTER FOR PEOPLE AND CRAFT is committed to building a diverse, inclusive learning community where people of all backgrounds feel welcome and able to participate. As we launch our first workshop series, we are dedicating space in each class for reduced-tuition scholarships to support anyone facing financial barriers. As we build a more robust scholarship program, we hope this initial launch will remove barriers and expand access to hands-on learning for all.
Anyone with financial need is encouraged to apply for a half-tuition scholarship. To be considered, please submit a brief online application. Please note that CENTER FOR PEOPLE AND CRAFT is operating with limited financial resources and an entirely volunteer staff. Therefore, we cannot guarantee a spot for every applicant. Each class has one scholarship slot available. Applicants who are not selected in this current round are welcome to reapply. Apply here
Cancellation Policy: CPC is able to provide refunds up to two weeks before the start date of the class for which the registration was submitted, though we do retain a $20 fee for return payment processing. If you need to cancel your class within the two week window, a refund is not guaranteed, but will be considered based on several factors.
If CPC needs to cancel a class due to low enrollment, teacher illness, or other factors, you will receive a full refund.