These are the tools most commonly used to decorate pieces of furniture or make more substantial stand-alone sculptures. Wood-carving knife and chisel sets run from around $10 to over $200.

Most wood carvers need knives made specifically for different shapes and sizes. We list the seven essential wood-carving tools every beginner needs.

Laughter and the chip-chip sound of busy hands with fine tools permeate the room at carving sessions from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays. Woodcarving is more than simply whittling.

The North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck has scheduled a Norwegian chip carving demonstration Friday from 12:30-4:30 p.m.

A life-long wood carver shares tips for getting started in this rewarding hobby. A pocket knife and a piece of wood is all you need to start.

Most wood carvers need knives made specifically for different shapes and sizes. We list the seven essential wood-carving tools every beginner needs.