The Swiss Chip Carving Tour
Learn chip carving from Bernat Mercader
September 27 | Geneva
September 28 | Zürich
Chip carving is a traditional form of wood carving which uses a single knife to create decorative patterns or designs. It's known for its geometric precision and clean, crisp cuts.
It can be used as a standalone technique or to decorate items like wooden boxes, furniture, signs, ornaments, etc.
Chip carving has roots in many cultures, including Scandinavian, Swiss, Russian, and Islamic traditions. It’s especially popular in folk art and remains a widely practiced form of decorative woodworking today.
Bernat Mercader is a contemporary woodcarver based in Barcelona, Spain, renowned for his expertise in chip carving.
Bernat has played a big role in the popularisation of chip carving, from his Domestika course to teaching in his workshop in Barcelona to travelling internationally to countries like Switzerland, Korea, Dubai, Turkey, and more.
His remarkable skills and beautiful pieces have earned him an online following of 400'000+ people, making him a notable figure in the woodworking/woodcarving community.
Everything you need to participate — a freshly sharpened chip carving knife and a block of basswood with practice patterns, as well as hot drinks, snacks, and bandages for your fingers :)
You will also have the option to buy your knife, more practice boards, transfer markers, and more after the workshop.
