Erik & Michele Vevang
Wood carvers Michele and Erik Vevang have been creating handmade items since 2013 using traditional Scandinavian carving techniques. Starting with locally sourced wood and using only hand tools, they have chopped and carved spoons, bowls, butter spreaders, wall hooks and anything else needed for the home and kitchen. Over the past three years they have worked together as VevangMpls to bring their love of carving to the public by offering carving classes and demonstrations. Both Michele and Erik are self employed, Erik as a carpenter and Michele as an artist and hair colorist. They live in NE Minneapolis with two kids and a dog near their studio, where they carve and work on all kinds of projects.
July 2019
Traditional Scandinavian Spoon Carving
This is an introductory spoon carving class. We will start with an overview of traditional knife grips and carving techniques. After applying those skills on practice sticks, students will begin carving a medium-sized serving or cooking spoon. With Michele and Erik providing support and expert guidance, the goal of the class is for each student to complete hand carving a spoon! Class is appropriate for adults and ‘young adults’ aged 15 or above. Each ‘young adult’ must be accompanied by…
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Traditional Scandinavian Spoon Carving
This is an introductory spoon carving class. We will start with an overview of traditional knife grips and carving techniques. After applying those skills on practice sticks, students will begin carving a medium-sized serving or cooking spoon. With Michele and Erik providing support and expert guidance, the goal of the class is for each student to complete hand carving a spoon! Class is appropriate for adults and ‘young adults’ aged 15 or above. Each ‘young adult’ must be accompanied by…
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