Join Woodcarving as we start 2012 with the January/February edition of your favourite magazine.In this issue, Susan Alexander reports from the International Woodcarving Congress, and we show a selection of the stunning carvings that were on show.

In this montha€ s we have some great projects for you to carve, including Bob Jubba€ s Netsuke cockerel, before Paul Bignell brings a bit of nature indoors with his carved Aut_leaves and finally, Steve Bisco practices classic stone carving with his rocky ruins article.

Our technical articles include Tom Deanea€ s article on bison skull, and he talks us through the process behind this article, focussing on techniques for creating horns, teeth and skull.Peter Clothier continues his series on hand tools; Dave Wilkins carries on with part 2 of his stick making article and Frederick Wilbur shares his tips on practising techniques with sample panels.

In addition to our special feature on the International Woodcarving Congress, we also have a report from Pam Wilson who attended the recent Bakewell show.

To complete this edition of Woodcarving, regulars such as News, From the Forums, tests, and The Art of Carving continue to inform and keep you updated with all things woodcarving.

Make sure you dona€ t miss the January/February edition of Woodcarving magazine.