I recently completed a job that was quite unique. Brad Nietert and Matt Behrens, furniture makers here in Charleston, SC came to my shop several months ago to discuss the possibility of making 12 chairs based on a 1850’s Georgian cockfighting chair. Historically, these chairs were constructed so the spectator sits in the chair backwards […]
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Creche Finished!
I have had the great honor of carving the wonderful Creche scene – often referred to as the Nativity – Joseph, Mary and the baby Jesus. I will be delivering this on Friday to Mepkin Abbey for their Creche Festival and I still have a few days of fussing with the finish. Throughout the carving […]
Five Carvers Taking Over My Workshop
The most students I have had in my workshop at one time is 7 (Charles Neil and gang). I had to clear out areas in my shop that had not seen light for a very long time in order to find a place for them all. This past class wasn’t nearly as crowded, but I […]
Genuine Mahogany for sale
A friend of mine in Summerville, SC, Tom Timm, is selling off much of his 32 year collection of genuine mahogany. He has some beautiful wood 1 inch to 5 inches thick, 20 to 38 inches wide. So if you have a dream of making that tilt-top tea table, this might be the place to find that perfect board for […]
New School Format – New Video Added Every Week
My online school has a new set-up. Every Wednesday evening I will be adding a new episode (or chapter) of a lesson. Some lessons will go on for several weeks (keeping you in suspense like a TV series), and some will just be a one-episode lesson. One way or another, there will be a brand […]
Worm and Fish Carving at Marc Adams School
I recently taught 2 classes at Marc Adams School of Woodworking in Indianapolis, Indiana – a 2-day class over the weekend and a 5-day class on European carving. Some students even ventured into taking both classes! This will pretty much be a photo album of what went on during the class. Some of you may […]