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Wood Carving
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E. Utistog
WELCOME
Wood carving is an ancient art form in which patterns and figures are carved out of wood. The Vikings used wood carving to decorate ships, furniture, weapons, and other items.
In other words, wood carving has a long tradition in Norway and is available in different styles. It is an art form that has shaped Scandinavian culture and continues to inspire today.
TIME TRAVEL
There is something magical about seeing wood come to life through patterns and symbols. In many ways, a new spirit is born.
It's impressive how our ancestors, axe and chisel in hand, created intricate patterns and figures in wood.
Join us on a journey through time where sharp tools meet soft pieces of wood, and history is shaped in every curve!
We meet every Thursday at Frivillighetes hus in Hønefoss.
SYMBOLS
In the Viking Age, wood carving was much more than decoration, it was a way of communicating.
The ships often carried carvings of dragons, large men, and snakes, all symbols of strength and protection.
THE RINGERIKS STYLE
Under the guidance of skilled woodcarvers, the Hardraade Viking Ship Association revives the beautiful Ringerike style.
This style is world-renowned for its small details and complex patterns.
If you want to explore your creative skills, learn something new and become part of a community that loves to pass on Viking history, this might be the perfect activity for you!
HISTORY
The woodcarvers were storytellers, and every cut in the wood carried with it an epic tale of adventure, battle, and glory.
Let us together preserve this tradition, honor our ancestors and let the magic of wood carving live on.
MEET OUR DESIGNER
Our designer, Erik Audun Utistog, has put in countless hours of gathering information about finds and historical facts about the Ringeriks style.
On the basis of this, he has drawn several motifs that the woodcarvers use as templates. The carved figures will, among other things, adorn the stems of our longship.
The largest and perhaps most important motif is now clear - namely the drawings for the stern.
The man knows his trade!
"Within every block of wood there dwells a spirit"
Address
Åsaveien 40
Sundvollen
Norway
Opening Hours (all year)
Saturdays:
11 am - 4 pm
Thursdays:
4 pm - 8 pm
Other days:
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Did you know:
That the Fenris Wolf (Fenrir) was a gigantic wolf born of the trickster-god Loki and his giantess wife, Angrboda?
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Witness how proud oak trees are transformed into a Viking ship, how nails and tools are forged, how tar is burned to make the ship seaworthy, hear axes and hammers go wild, and listen to the stories from the Vikings behind the scenes.
A unique glimpse into Norway's Viking heritage!
