Harley Refsal

About The Author

Harley Refsal is the author of Carving Flat-Plane Style Caricatures, Whittling Little Folk and Art and Technique of Scandinavian Style Woodcarving. He is a regular contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated magazine. Harvey is an internationally recognized woodcarver who has been decorated by the King of Norway for his contributions to Norwegian culture. A professor of Scandinavian Folk Art, he has taught thousands of carvers his style of flat plan carving, which has become known as the “Refsal style.”

Books by Harley Refsal

Carving Flat-Plane Style Caricatures

Step-by-Step Instructions & Patterns for 50 Projects

By Harley Refsal
One of the world’s most notable folk artists, Harley Refsal has been decorated by the King of Norway for his pioneering contributions to Norwegian folk art, particularly flat-plane figure carving. A Professor Emeritus of Scandinavian Folk Art, he shares his expertise with thousands of carvers in ...
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Whittling Little Folk

20 Delightful Characters to Carve and Paint

By Harley Refsal
With just one wood carving knife and two simple patterns, you can carve a whole community of characters, including a policeman, hard-hat road worker, monk, baker, professor, football player, and more! Patterns for these delightful folks are included in Whittling Little Folk, written by the master...
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