The Bear Necessities: An Introduction to Woodcarving

The Bear Necessities: An Introduction to Woodcarving Workshop – Wednesday, March 25th @ 10am

Join us on Wednesday, March 25th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Sharlot Hall Museum for a hands-on, beginner-level, woodcarving workshop!

Try your hand at one of humanity’s oldest crafts at this beginner-friendly woodcarving workshop at the Sharlot Hall Museum. Enthusiasts and experts alike will transform a simple block of wood into a charming hand-carved bear. Along the way, you’ll learn essential carving skills including types of cuts, how to work with wood grain, and how to handle a carving knife safely. 

This workshop is all about learning new skills, not creating a “perfect” bear. You will be surprised by how much you can accomplish with just a knife, a glove, and a little guidance. 

All materials are included in the ticket price. Every participant will head home with their own carving knife, safety glove, and their newly carved wooden bear. Workshop tickets include general admission to the Sharlot Hall Museum as well. 

Minors under the age of 13 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Space is limited, sign-up now to secure a spot! 

If you have any questions, please contact Education Programs Coordinator Mekenna Bednarek at mekenna.bednarek@sharlothallmuseum.org. 

Larry Wolterstorff is a master woodcarver with decades of experience. He is a member of the Prescott Wood Bee Carvers, and the American National Cane Club. He and his wife have lived in Prescott since 1998, but Larry has taught woodcarving throughout the Western United States including the Wood Carvers Rendezvous in Colorado, and the Wood Carvers Spring Roundup in Texas. He also teaches woodcarving to veterans at both the Mountain Artist Gallery and the V.A. in Prescott, Arizona.