{"title":"Peter Benson","description":"Peter Benson set up the Essex School of Woodcarving in 1996. He travels often and runs many workshops overseas as well as judging competitions around the world. He writes regularly for woodcarving journals and is the author of The Art of Carving Netsuke, Whittling Handbook, Woodland Whittling and Whittling Woodland Animals, all published by GMC Publications. Peter is based in Essex, England.","products":[{"product_id":"woodland-whittling-hardcover","title":"Woodland Whittling - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen the stresses of modern life get too much, what could be better than gathering a few simple tools, heading into the woods and literally whittling away a few hours?\u003c\/strong\u003e The gentle art of whittling is a relaxing and absorbing hobby that can be enjoyed almost anywhere from round the campfire to in a cozy armchair at home. All you need is a good pocket knife, a piece of wood and your imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProjects can range from the delightfully simple to impressively intricate--it's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWoodland Whittling\u003c\/em\u003e guides you through the basics explaining what equipment you need, how to hold the knife, and what timber to use. The projects are then all described in detail with clear step-by-step photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProjects include: letter opener, thumb stick, ring tree and egg cup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51319905747167,"sku":"9781784945091","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/wKFgmWDtna9781784945091.webp?v=1788374471"},{"product_id":"whittling-wildlife-hardcover","title":"Whittling Wildlife - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhittling Wildlife\u003c\/i\u003e includes 15 aquatic animals to whittle.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeasoned woodcarver Peter Benson guides readers through the basics of whittling, explaining what equipment is needed, giving essential advice on best practice and showing how to carve safely. The projects have clearly presented, easy-to-follow instructions that increase in difficulty. Readers can hone their whittling skills as they make their way through the book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProjects include a dolphin, polar bear, kingfisher and more. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51328754188511,"sku":"9781784946944","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/4QMCX3M-Kj9781784946944.webp?v=1788504703"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/peter-benson.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}