The workbook is perfect for anyone seeking a range of easy wood carvings they can accomplish with just one knife – including roughing out. All you need is a block of wood and one knife to achieve any of the 16 wood carving projects featured within these pages! From a simple strawberry, whimsical wand, to a sea captain, Martian, pig, and so much more, each project includes detailed step-by-step instructions to walk you through the entire process from start to finish.

Also included are insightful overviews on basic carving cuts, painting and finishing techniques, safety notes, and how to join a carving community. Author James Ray Miller has been a regular contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated since 2010 and published his first book, Whittling Flat-Plane Animals, in 2020.