In this wonderful new book an old tradition is shared with today's carvers. Helen Gibson 
teaches woodcarving at the John C. Campbell Folk School in North Carolina. The patterns 
for the creche she carves have been part of the tradition of the school for so long that no 
one is quite sure of their origins. Carving them is a community effort, with different carvers 
having different specialties.
 
Helen takes the reader step-by-step through the delicate carving process of one of the 
figures, with clear color photography illustrating each technique. Patterns and complete 
views for the Mary, Joseph, three Wisemen, three Shepherds, and the baby in the 
manager are included. Helen started carving when she was in about the fifth grade. 
She now lives and works at the school in Brasstown, North Carolina. 

 


Size: 8 1/2" x 11" 
Illustrations: 250+ color photos 
Pages: 64 

 

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