Whittling Woodland Animals2023-10-09T15:09:53+00:00

Whittling Woodland Animals

  • Publishing: Spring 23
  • Pub month: June
  • ISBN-13: 9781784946586
  • Author: Peter Benson
  • Price: £14.99
  • Binding: HB
  • No. of pages: 144
  • Dimensions: 210 x 148 mm
  • Colour: Full colour throughout

Whittling Woodland Animals introduces the simple art of whittling with 15 wilderness creatures to create from scratch. The relaxing and rewarding craft of whittling is synonymous with a woodland setting, which provides the ideal subject matter for this new book from seasoned woodcarver, Peter Benson. Intricately carved and infused with character, this collection of 15 whittled woodland creatures makes a perfect beginner’s guide to the hobby. Making delightful gifts and trinkets for nature lovers, you’ll want to carve every single animal in the book. The main tools and techniques are clearly explained, how to carve safely and clear step-by-step instructions for each animal. A handy campfire-friendly size, simply grab your whittling kit and head out into the woods to while away the hours.


Author Information

Peter Benson
Peter Benson set up the Essex School of Woodcarving in 1996. He travels often and runs many workshops overseas as well as judging competitions around the world. He writes regularly for woodcarving journals and is the author of The Art of Carving Netsuke, Whittling Handbook, Woodland Whittling and Whittling Woodland Animals, all published by GMC Publications.