With this beautiful and unique book, discover the meditative art of whittling, an immersive and peaceful craft that rewards calm focus. n Samuel Alexander quickly built a strong following sharing his own compelling story about the healing power of carving. Now, in his first book, he introduces this calm and gentle craft. n n With Samuels thoughtful reflections on the joy of small movements and personal creativity woven beautifully throughout this how-to guide, his aim is not only to teach you how to create a beautiful object but to find the beauty in the process itself. n n Teaching beginners how to responsibly source fresh green wood, master the basic techniques for using a knife and sharing a range of step-by-step projects to work through at your own pace, The Green-Wood Carver is an important reminder of the therapeutic benefits of exploring a new craft. n n After learning the basics of how to get started, you can work through projects as varied as spoons, vases, simple buttons, household hooks and even a toy car. Working with the grain, youll create tactile curves and textures, slowly revealing the character of each piece as you whittle.n