G'day everyone

[Canadapiper]

This is a new venture for me. I have been doing some turning for about 2 years. I took a one day carving class last week out of interest. Although the course unfortunately was not very informative it did further my interest in learning more about carving. I am from northwestern Ontario, near Thunder Bay. I inherited some wood carving tools from my mother and I am interested in some beginner projects that offer some challenge. I have made my own carving knife and I am just in the process of making my own leather stropping belt for sharpening.
I would really appreciate any assistance and ideas for new projects. Looking forward to getting started.
Errol

[Tom Ellis]

Welcome to the group Errol. There are a lot of good carvers on the forum to help you with any questions you might have.
Best of luck with your new venture.

Tom

[Bob K.]

Welcome to the forum Errol! Gene Messer, one of the carvers on this forum, has several excellent videos out on youtube...he has some excellent beginner projects. Also, there are a lot of great books out there with loads of projects from beginner to advanced. And if you don't already have one you should get a subscription to this magazine, WCI. Every issue has lots of terrific projects in it.

[Dougie]

Welcome to the forum Canadapiper.
Gene Messer and Arleens Carverswoodshop both have excellent videos on You Tube.
Doug

[Mottles]

Hello and Welcome!

[Mark Dellinger]

Erroll,

Hello and welcome. Good to have you with us. Definitely check out the videos that the others mentioned.

Safe Carving and God Bless,

Mark

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

Welcome to the forum

Dave

[Riverman]

Hi Erroll, welcome to the group!
Bob

[idigjars]

Hello and welcome Errol. There are lots of helpful folks on here to answer any questions you might have. You can also find lots of free youtube videos on woodcarving on the internet that you can follow along with. Great to have you on board. Safe carving. Paul

[JJF]

Welcome to the forum