Norwegian knifemaking is a rich tradition that has been kept alive by many Norwegian smiths and knifemakers. In this course you will work with metal (silver or brass), birch burl, and the finest Italian leather to create a finished “Sunday dress-up knife and sheath” under the tutelage of master knifemaker Gene Tokheim. Gene will provide all of the necessary tools. There will be a materials fee of $120 paid to the instructor. Silver and Damascus blades available at extra cost.

Level of instruction: All levels. Youth ages 11-17 signed up with a participating adult receive a 25% discount.

Gene Tokheim has been teaching since the 1980s in the United States and Norway. His work has been exhibited in shows at the University of Minnesota, the American Folk Art Museum in New York City, and the Hedmark Museum in Hamar, Norway. Gene graduated with a studio arts degree from Southwest Minnesota State University. He is a Vesterheim Gold Medalist.