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Nora Hall Woodcarving DVDs

This is a rare opportunity to study directly under a third-generation Dutch Master carver - in the comfort of your own home, and at your own pace, to view again and again!

Nora guides you step-by-step with clear, detailed footage through the wonderful world of European woodcarving, covering the essential rudiments mostly unknown or overlooked by other instructors.

The Basics of European Woodcarving with Nora Hall Ref: NHBEW1

In this DVD Nora covers the rudiments of European carving, elements mostly unknown or overlooked by other instructors, but which are absolutely essential as a foundation for the future of any woodcarver. This is a different approach. These are the methods of the European Master carvers passed down for hundreds of years. This one DVD alone will save you years and years of frustration.

This DVD covers:

* Tool description and handling plus information about sources
* Wood choices and how to tackle the grain
* Carving a simple design using the basic tools
Sharpening carving tools with a simple stone set and leather

Approximately 45 minutes. Pattern included.

Price: £19.95 (Including VAT at 15%)

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Beyond the Basics of European Woodcarving with Nora Hall Ref: NHBBEW2

In this second DVD, Nora Hall moves you to the next level, building on the important foundation discussed in her first, The Basics of European Woodcarving; techniques that set her methods apart from all others.

Based on the instructions passed down from the European Master Woodcarvers, Nora guides you step-by-step with clear detailed footage designed to thoroughly familiarize you with these essential points and shorten your learning curve to set you on the right foot from the start.

This DVD covers:

* The layout and approach of a slightly more complicated design
* A continued discussion of wood grain
* Building a repertoire of specific woodcarving techniques
* Carving a wonderful design that can be immediately applied to any woodworking project

Approximately 60 minutes. Pattern included.

Price: £19.95 (Including VAT at 15%)

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Advanced European Woodcarving with Nora Hall Ref: NHAEW3

With this third DVD, Nora Hall takes you beyond the basics to deepen your understanding of the advanced techniques, immersing you in a more complex carving project.

In this DVD, you will build a repertoire of Nora Hall's Master Woodcarving techniques - specific techniques that set her methods apart from all others.

Students will come away with a design that can be immediately applied to any woodworking project.

This DVD covers:

* The advanced methods of Master European Woodcarving
* Deepening your understanding and building on the foundation laid out in the first two videos
* Advancing the woodcarver ahead with skills needed to confidently execute future designs of his or her choice

Approximately 60 minutes. Pattern included.

Price: £19.95 (Including VAT at 15%)

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Letter Carving with Nora Hall Ref: NHLC4

In this DVD, Nora simplifies an often misunderstood carving subject in these easy-to-follow, clearly photographed lessons. By the end of this DVD, you'll be able to use these new skills to tackle more complex letter carving projects.

This DVD covers:

* Carving within the letters
* Removing surrounding wood
* Shaping wood

Approximately 90 minutes. Pattern included.

Price: £19.95 (Including VAT at 15%)

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Carving the European Corbel with Nora Hall Ref: NHCEC5

In this DVD, Nora takes you through a classical European corbel. The corbel is very rewarding, allowing you to create a three-dimensional piece while still working within the relief framework, and lends itself to infinite design variations. This corbel can be used in fireplace mantles, as shelf supports, above doorways, etc.

This DVD covers:

* Think in three dimensions
* Work within the framework of a border
* Use the difficult spoon gouge
* Carve a classic acanthus leaf

Approximately 100 minutes. Pattern included.

Price: £19.95 (Including VAT at 15%)

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Carving the Newport Shell with Nora Hall Ref: NHCNS6

European Master Woodcarver and teacher Nora Hall takes us on a unique woodcarving journey: carving the Newport Shell.

One of the most popular lessons in her private workshops, the Newport Shell allows students unparalleled opportunity to gain a more in-depth knowledge of Nora Hall's European Master Woodcarving techniques, passed down from master woodcarvers in her native Holland.

Nora Hall carefully breaks down each segment using extremely clear, close-up footage as she carves the Newport Shell from start to finish.

In this DVD you will learn:

* Controlling the V-Tool for delicate cuts
* Scalloped carving techniques
* Extensive use of the shallow gauge tools
* Precise tool and hand placement

Approximately 60 minutes. Pattern included.

Price: £19.95 (Including VAT at 15%)

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Master Woodcarving Tips & Shortcuts with Nora Hall Ref: NHMWTS7

Because Nora Hall's classes are so jam-packed with many tips and shortcuts, students have wished they had video taped the entire course. Here, Nora Hall has compiled all of these in one DVD.

Master Woodcarving Tips & Shortcuts will open up enormous possibilities for speed and creativity as you apply these invaluable gems to any woodcarving project.

Whether you carve professionally or just occasionally as a hobby, this DVD will save you time and countless frustration. Learn the secrets from a third generation European Master Woodcarver.

This DVD covers:

* Correct work bench height
* Securing small projects for clamping
* Why the European Master carvers never use stop-cuts
* Correct lighting
* Drawing with charcoal and much more!

Approximately 40 minutes.

Price: £19.95 (Including VAT at 15%)

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Carving the Egg & Dart with Nora Hall Ref: NHCED8

For 30+ years Internationally recognized Master Woodcarver, Nora Hall, has taught students nationwide how to carve the beautiful Egg and Dart design.

You too will be amazed just how quickly you master these simple, easy to duplicate, rules-of-thumb when applying Nora's step by step techniques. Each step is covered in detail with close-up footage. Nora Hall's informal, relaxed teaching methods will put you at ease and build confidence as you apply a fresh new arsenal of techniques to your future woodcarving projects.

Approximately 30 minutes.

Price: £19.95 (Including VAT at 15%)

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Carving the Linenfold with Nora Hall Ref: NHCL9

European Master woodcarver Nora Hall guides you once again through another in-depth lesson, carving the Linenfold.

This is the ultimate woodcarving course. Nora Hall breaks down each step with detailed, close-up footage while also teaching some advanced material carvers of all levels will find useful.

A wonderfully presented DVD of the highest quality, filled with invaluable advice and insiders' tips that will help you breathe life into all your carving projects. This is a definitive woodcarving lesson by one of the world's Master Woodcarvers, Nora Hall.

Approximately 45 minutes.

Price: £19.95 (Including VAT at 15%)

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Nora Hall Woodcarving DVDs Set of 9 Ref: NHSET9

Buy all 9 of Nora Hall's DVDs in one go!

The set consists of;

The Basics of European Woodcarving
Beyond the Basics of European Woodcarving
Advanced European Woodcarving
Letter Carving
Carving the European Corbel
Carving the Newport Shell
Master Woodcarving Tips & Shortcuts
Carving the Egg & Dart
Carving the Linenfold

Price: £165.00 (Including VAT at 15%)

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