I think by the time I finish my book on carving acanthus leaves, I will definitely need a break. Everywhere I go I see them. I’m having lunch with a friend and my eyes wander to a little wall sconce with simple acanthus leaves twisting up the sides. I look at a picture frame with […]
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A New Milestone for My Online School of Traditional Woodcarving
We have reached a new milestone at my Online School of Traditional Woodcarving! A total of over 100 individual video lessons are now available, which also adds up to over 200 unique videos (some lessons have multiple episodes). A big THANK YOU to all the current and past members who have journeyed with me through this great […]
Co-Teaching with Ben Hobbs – a Walker Dresser Table Class
Last week was a very unique week. I don’t often co-teach a class, but that is what Ben Hobbs and I did. I don’t think Ben does this often either. Ben has a wonderfully casual way of teaching. He accommodates all levels of students in a class that covers a lot of difficult techniques. Even when […]
Basic Relief Carving Class at NC Furniture School
Last week I taught a 2 day basic relief carving class at a great new school – The NC Furniure School in Winterville, NC. Stuart Kent, who is the director and founder of the school, has quite an extensive history with furniture and sculptural woodturning. He really does some amazing work, and the massive size of some […]
Family bonding with acanthus leaves
I recently returned from an amazing trip to Europe with my family. It was 2-1/2 weeks of fun, adventure and family memories. Everything about the trip was truly amazing. It’s been difficult to get my head back into work mode… but it must be done. I came back with my head swirling with acanthus leaves. Being on a […]
Spaces Still Available for Basic Relief Carving Class
This weekend I’m heading to The North Carolina Furniture School in beautiful Winterville, NC to teach a basic relief carving class. Stuart Kent is the Founder of the school, and he is also a highly acclaimed artistic woodturner and teacher. There are still spaces available for the carving class this weekend, so come join in the […]