Master Woodcarver - Presenter: Jock Holmen
Tue, Nov 17
|Mindekirken
Jock Holmen began his professional woodcarving and woodworking career over 40 years ago in Chicago. Jock trained under several Norwegian and American master woodcarvers in the USA & in Norway. His company name, Norwegian Termite, shows his pride in his heritage as well as his quirky sense of humor.
Time & Location
Nov 17, 2026, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Mindekirken, 924 E 21st St, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USA
About the event
Jock Holmen began his professional woodcarving and woodworking career over 40 years ago in Chicago. Jock trained under several Norwegian and American master woodcarvers in the USA and in Norway. His company name, Norwegian Termite, shows his pride in his heritage as well as his quirky sense of humor.
Jock spends considerable time and effort with each client to create a one-of-a-kind piece of art. He achieved his Vesterheim Gold Medal in 2010. In addition to commissioned work, Jock teaches classes in flat-plane figure carving, Norwegian acanthus, timber carving, lettering, and other carving techniques at folk schools throughout the Midwest.
Presented by Tuesday Open House
10:30 a.m. Doors open
11-11:30 a.m. Lunch is available
11:45 a.m. Welcome and Announcements
12-1:00 p.m. Program presentation
$15 donation per person upon entry includes lunch and program