Beginner Videos
This is the entire library of all our beginner-level videos. You will find a space to navigate by category, by search bar, or by list view. Enjoy!
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This is a great place to start! These videos will focus on foundational tools, techniques, and projects to start your journey.
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At a beginner level, we will dive into carving different types of plants and greenery.
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Don't be intimidated by drawing faces! In this category is a whole library of beginner level projects for tackling faces, portraits, and various elements of people.
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A fun place to begin to grow your skill is through carving animals & wildlife!
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Beginner level videos focused on architecture.
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Want to hone in your whittling, check these out!
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Working with stone is a unique art - this category is focused on trying something different through carving stone!
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Carve this super fun and simple Santa!
Whittling a Scarecrow out of Basswood!
Whittle a ghost with Sam Loudon
Learn to whittle expressions with just a knife.
A series on collecting and prepping materials for carving. On this episode we talk cottonwood bark!
Carve a poplar leaf with Sam Loudon
Enjoy this fun tutorial of a Greenman surrounded by leaves!
Carve a relief oak leaf in basswood with Sam Loudon!
Carve a beautiful daisy relief scene with Sam Loudon
Seemingly difficult but practically simple carving of a beautiful cosmos flower!
Carve this challenging beginner whittle and celebrate spring with me.
This knife only project is a great place to start if you’re a beginner!
A fun super simple knife only project!
The fundamental differences between male vs female face
Carving Hair using the VISE method.
Carving a simple Mushroom with a 1”x1” block, a Knife, and a 1/8” viener!
Whittling an ultra satisfying rose in a 1x1”! Super simple beginner project!
Super easy face! Start here if you’re new to carving!
A simple and fun whittle using just 2 tools!
Carve a pond base for your heron!
This simple project will provide you with plenty of opportunity to enjoy the satisfying sound of a sharp knife going through basswood.
Checking in with you guys!
My take on a snowman whittling project!
A super fun knife only whittling project!
Addressing the mistakes I made in my first carvings and turning my first wood spirit into a better piece.
Carving a Sunflower in Cottonwood bark
Learn to repair your carvings!