A word about these links:

Below are links that may be helpful to start the search on a woodcarving related topic. The list is very limited and is only meant to be a start point when searching. Although it can be overwhelming, the web is much more complete and more up to date. Every carver and every class has its website. Many carvers have patterns and show the steps to create the final product.

 
Clubs, Organizations and Associations
Chip Chats - National Wood Carvers Association
 
Tool Suppliers
Warren Cutlery - Wood Carving Tools - a store with many tools and on the web

Books and Magazines
Books & Fox Chapel Publishing - W woodcarving
Wood Carving Illustrated
Chipping Away Chip Carving - Wood Carving Tools, Books,
The Carvers' Companion - Woodcarver Online Magazine
The Carvers' Companion E-zine - Notes from the net
Carving Magazine - the magazine for carving enthusiasts

Pyrography (Woodburning)
The wood burner - Learn wood burning on the Web!
The Carvers' Companion - by Al Chapman, E-Zine
 
Sharpening
The Carvers' Companion - Tool - Sharpening Tips and Techniques
Sharpening - The joy of sharpening

Links to web sites by wood carvers
Woodcarvings by Robert Stadtlander
Explanation of Wood Grain
Carve from a 1x1 piece of wood
Very basic introduction to knives and tools sharpening
Basic wood carving knife cuts
Van Kelly
Up Wood Art
A collection of suggestions