Hosted by: Derek Brabender, artisan green wood worker
Audience: Grade 5 and older
When: March, 2026 (Zoom meeting on March 10, 6:30-7:30 PM)
Join us for an exciting hands-on series designed for youth in 5th grade and up—and their trusted caregivers! Together, you’ll dive into the art of green wood carving, exploring history, culture, and sustainability while building real-world skills.
In this interactive experience, you’ll:
- Discover how wood carving traditions have evolved over time
- Learn the difference between green wood and dry wood
- Practice selecting and harvesting sticks for carving
- Gain basic carving skills and create your own wooden flower masterpiece
Before you start carving, check out our knife safety tips and get ready to work side-by-side with your caregiver. This series is all about connection, creativity, and community—with plenty of opportunities to share ideas and celebrate your progress online.
Let’s carve a path to new skills and future goals—together!
Included in the kit:
- Interactive curriculum guide with links to an online learning video and a sharing community just for this project
- Informational insert on selecting a good carving knife and care (carving knife NOT included)
- Art supplies
Registration: Registration will be open for youth in grades 5 and higher from now through January 5, 2026 (registration can be edited anytime before January 6). Kits: There is a $5 fee for kits (financial assistance is available through the registration form; one kit per youth). Kits will be delivered to the county Extension office in mid-February; families will be notified when to pick up kits. Space is limited to the first 250 youth.
