Green Wood Shrink Boxes

Shrink boxes are a fun and easy way to create your own wooden containers using green wood sides and dry wood bottoms. Though they are called boxes most are round. The process is very simple: Hollow out a branch, cut a slot in the bottom of the cylinder and snap in a bottom piece. The green wood dries and shrinks around the dry bottom locking it in place. With a tight fitting lid shrink boxes have traditionally been used to store salt, spices and other valuables.

We will use traditional tools to hollow out branches and cut slots for the bottoms. Previous carving experience isn’t necessary but it is helpful.

Class meets from 9am – 5pm with a 1 hour break.

Registration Includes

All materials and supplies provided.

What goes into our class pricing? As a local nonprofit, Duluth Folk School is committed to supporting both our instructors and community. We want to compensate our instructors fairly, keep class sizes small, and keep our doors open—while also keeping prices as low as we can.

Thank you for participating in our local handcraft and education economy! Together, we help keep Duluth a fun and vibrant place.

Student Requirements

• Skill Level/Prerequisite Skills: Previous carving experience isn’t necessary but it is helpful.
• Best for Ages: 15 and older
• You should bring: Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting full of wood chips and closed toed shoes. Bring a carving knife and other carving tools you may have. The rest of the materials and tools will be provided.