Woodcarving the Nativity in the Folk Art Style: Step-By-Step Instructions and Patterns for a 15-Piece Manger Scene [With Patterns]

Learn to carve a one-of-a-kind Nativity that will be cherished for years to come. Featuring step-by-step carving and painting instruction for Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus and full-sized patterns for the rest of the figures including: Kneeling Angel, Flying Angel, Three Wiseman, Camel, Shepherd and Lamb, Kneeling Shepherd, Sheep, Ox, Donkey and of course, the stable under which they are placed.


About the Author
Cipa, Shawn: - Shawn Cipa is the author of Carving Gargoyles, Grotesques, and Other Creatures of Myth, Carving Fantasy & Legend Figures in Wood, Carving the Nativity, and Carving Folk Art Figures. Cipa was featured in Carving Wood Spirits and Green Men by Lora S. Irish. He earned national recognition for his carving in 2000 by taking first place in the Santa Carving Competition sponsored by Woodcraft Corporation. His work has been featured in Woodcarving Illustrated.