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Norwegian Woodcarving
Coon Valley, WI

Becky Lusk carving. Photo courtesy of Becky Lusk. Becky began carving at the age of fourteen with the help of her maternal grandfather, Hans Simonson, a Norwegian immigrant. She is now a master woodcarver and a Vesterheim Gold Medal winner. Becky does a range of carving styles, including figures, acanthus, ale hens and ale bowls, kolrosing, spoons, and dragon-style. Trolls and fjord horses are two of her most popular figures. In a general program, Becky traces the history and development of Norwegian woodcarving, displays samples of many different styles and demonstrates techniques. In workshops, Becky teaches carving techniques to participants.

Program Formats

An in-depth workshop

Best for Ages

Upper elementary—general presentation only
Grades 3-5, ages 8-10

Middle school—general presentation only
Grades 6-8, ages 11-13

High school
Grades 9-12, ages 14-18

Adults, ages 18 and up

Mixed audiences of any age

Costs

Artist fee:	negotiable
Expenses:	mileage
Materials:	reimbursement if Becky supplies basswood blanks
Other:	housing if far from home

Program Needs:
For a workshop, good lighting, tables. Participants need to have their own carving tools.
For a general presentation, a display table.

Availability:
Not Available in May, July, or October.

Past Venues:

Nordic Fest, Decorah, IA, 1993-present
Vesterheim Museum, Decorah, IA, instructor 1993-present
Norskedalen, Coon Valley, 1990-present
woodcraft stores, Bloomington, MN and Madison, WI

Contact:
Becky Lusk
N906 County Rd. PI.
Coon Valley, WI 54623
608/452-3472
luskscandiaww@yahoo.com

last updated: 12/22/2011

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