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Sviping: Crafting Scandinavian-Style Bentwood Open Containers

Woodworking & Furniture Craft

Dick Enstad

Construct two bentwood containers and you will reach one of two conclusions. One, this is great, when can I learn more? Two, well, tried that. One thing is guaranteed, you will never see similar objects the same way again. In this course, students will learn how to make Scandinavian bentwood boxes (sviping). For centuries, bentwood boxes have been used in Scandinavia as functional and aesthetically charged storage containers. Bentwood boxes have both utilitarian focus and an artistic charm. Students will first form the overlap fingers on two supplied pre-bent containers. You will then lace these fingers and fit a bottom. You will also make a form, then soak and bend a container to take home and complete. Tool use, sharpening, and technique will be touched upon daily. The history of the uses of traditional sviping will also be explored.

Dates

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Course Details

Length in days:

Hours:

9am-5pm

Tuition:

$225.00 per student (May 1-Oct 31)
$195.00 per student (Nov 1 - Apr 30)

Materials:

$35.00

Levels:

Beginner to Advanced

Age with adult:

12+ (Review age guidelines/policy)

Making it happen:

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Sviping: Crafting Scandinavian-Style Bentwood Open Containers