[Woodcarver] Hi all...a Noob here

[Chris]

Hi everyone,
I'm a noob to woodcarving.  I live in Collingwood Ontario and I was wondering what I should do for a first carve?  Where can I find beginner patterns?  Where can I find good carving wood in my area?  'Cus I checked Michaels Craft Store, WOW! they wanted $9 for a 1.75 X 1.75 X 10" block of Basswood up to $20 bucks or more for bigger pieces and Rounds.  HELP!! I am somewhat BRAINBOGGLED over here and don't know where to start.  Hope some folks can help me out as I have no idea where to begin and what to try first.
Thanks ALOT in ADVANCE

Chris Huggins
Collingwood, Ont.
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