The green-wood carver

Discover the absorbing art of whittling. It is an immersive and peaceful craft that rewards calm focus with beautiful objects. Samuel Alexander quickly built a strong following sharing his own compelling story about the healing power of carving. Now, in his first book he introduces this calm and gentle craft. Teaching beginners how to responsibly source fresh green wood, master the basic techniques for using a knife and sharing a range of step-by-step projects to work through at your own pace, ‘The Green-Wood Carver’ is an important reminder of the therapeutic benefits of exploring a new craft.