A life-long wood carver shares tips for getting started in this rewarding hobby. A pocket knife and a piece of wood is all you need to start.

FITCHBURG — It doesn’t take much for a beginner to get started in the Central Mass Caricature Carvers; all you need is a carving knife, the right chunk of wood, and a little imagination.

Read Transcribed Audio. Carving a duck out of wood may not be everyone's idea of a good time, but wood carvers are hopeful that their beloved hobby seems to be attracting more women and young people.

BROCKTON — If you drive through Stoughton regularly, you may have seen a man sitting outside doing wood carvings of little Santas. He is 76-year-old Warren Dahlin and his creations aren't ...

Wood carving isn’t just for old men in porch rockers. It’s one of the skills you’ll need to stay alive in the wilderness.

Jim Bergeron is a rare teacher of Native American wood carving techniques and styles, passing the art on to students at Astoria's Barbey Maritime Center.