The Green Wood Carver - slow woodcraft for beginners

Explore the meditative practice of whittling with Samuel Alexander's debut guide. This comprehensive introduction to green wood carving emphasizes mindful craftsmanship that yields beautiful functional objects through patient technique. 

Alexander methodically covers responsible wood sourcing, fundamental knife skills, and progressive projects—from simple buttons to elegant spoons—all designed to build competence at your individual pace.

The text seamlessly integrates technical instruction with philosophical reflections on craftsmanship, positioning the creative process as equally valuable as the finished pieces. Alexander's approach reveals how deliberate, grain-following movements transform raw material while simultaneously offering therapeutic benefits to the practitioner.

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Who wrote it?
Samuel Alexander

How does it come?
Hardback, 24 x 16 x 2cm.