Whittling walking sticks is a rite of passage and a test of tenacity. A few blisters and a couple of band- aids later, we all had beautifully carved and adorned walking sticks (technically one was a dragon staff with complementary wand).
Of course we had some drying time, as well as a bit of extra time, that we filled with duct tape wallets, magazine bowls and handmade paper. I haven’t had a class yet that hasn’t left me in awe of my good fortune that this is my work play!