Detail of Richard A. Beasley’s black, white, and red Tlingit Wood Carving book artwork

Instructional Books

About

SHI published the three-book series Tlingit Wood Carving, which includes step-by-step instructions on how to make a traditional Tlingit tray, hat, and mask. Learn the ancient Tlingit tradition of wood carving with artist Richard A. Beasley. You’ll also learn how to inlay abalone and opercula into the wood. Learn techniques used for millennia by some of the world’s most accomplished artists—the Tlingit of Southeast Alaska.

Books

Cover of Tlingit Wood Carving: How to Carve a Tlingit Tray

How to Carve a Tlingit Tray

Learn the ancient Tlingit tradition of carving wooden trays.

Cover of Tlingit Wood Carving: How to Carve a Tlingit Hat

How to Carve a Tlingit Hat

Learn the ancient Tlingit tradition of carving wooden hats.

Cover of Tlingit Wood Carving: How to Carve a Tlingit Mask

How to Carve a Tlingit Mask

Learn the ancient Tlingit tradition of carving wooden masks.