Hans Sandom, born in Norway but now residing in Minnetonka, Minnesota, is a gifted wood carver and renowned teacher. Hans has over 40 years of carving experience in Acanthus and Rococo styles and specializes in making furniture. Hans won a Gold Medal in the National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibit at the Vesterheim in 1984. He was commissioned to carve a memorial box for King Olav V, which was presented to King Harald V.