You will enjoy watching old movies more than ever before as Jim Maxwell teaches you how to turn your favorite stars of the silver screen into fun-filled woodcarving projects. Join Jim at the Saturday Matinee as he lays out beginner's instructions of carving newsreel heroes, cartoons and selected short subjects.

Next, Jim will take you step-by-step through "Ambush" our B-Western feature with over 150 detailed teaching photos. Following which you'll find carving and painting tips for 11 additional woodcarving projects you won't want to miss.

Jim Maxwell draws on his 25+ years as a professional woodcarver to teach you everything you'll need to know in creating handcarved figures full of personality and charm.

Born and raised in the Missouri foothills, near the lake of the Ozarks and Truman Dam area, he developed a natural love for wood and woodcarving while working at his father's sawmill.