Please note: In order to keep Hive up to date and provide users with the best features, we are no longer able to fully support Internet Explorer. The site is still available to you, however some sections of the site may appear broken. We would encourage you to move to a more modern browser like Firefox, Edge or Chrome in order to experience the site fully.

Supporting your high street Find out how »
Carve Your Own Totem Pole, Paperback / softback Book

Carve Your Own Totem Pole Paperback / softback

Paperback / softback

Out of Stock - We are unable to provide an estimated availability date for this product

Description

How to plan, carve and paint your personal totem pole. This well-illustrated guidebook includes the history of totem-pole carving and its West Coast native traditions, techniques and patterns.

It examines the historic and modern tools involved. And it also presents great ideas for carving a totem pole, whether with traditional designs or more personal folk-art motifs. Carving instructor Wayne Hill reveals how to select the right wood and use the correct tools to best advantage.

Artist Jimi McKee shows how to create drawings and templates in authentic West Coast styles.

There are also special notes on the meanings of figures, along with many instructions on painting your totem pole and recommendations for placement. A folk-art family totem pole will be treasured for years to come.

This handy illustrated guide includes all the background and information required to create one. AUTHORS: Wayne Hill and Jimi McKee have created more than 300 totem poles for villages, towns, cities, businesses, corporations, families and individuals. Photographer Bev McMullen has had her work featured in books, magazines, newspapers and calendars.

Information

Save 10%

£18.95

£16.99

Out of Stock - We are unable to provide an estimated availability date for this product
Add to Basket
Sign in to add to wishlist
 
Free Home Delivery

on all orders

 
Pick up orders

from local bookshops

Information