I recently had several weeks that I could devote to a very unique carving project. Bob Van Dyke, of the Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking generously gave me a large block of mahogany (8″ x 10″ x 21″) that a friend had given him. It must have come from a large beam because there was evidence of small nail holes, […]
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Learn to carve the Amazing Acanthus Leaf
I will be teaching a weekend class on how to carve the Amazing Acanthus Leaf at Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking, March 4 & 5. This class is open to all experience levels – from brand-new carvers to those who have carved for many years. We will cover a lot in this class, starting from […]
A Glance at Stone Carving
I recently finished a commission to carve a marble memorial stone for the historic Magnolia Cemetery here in Charleston, SC. The carving was in Colorado Yule marble – a beautiful, white marble with subtle grey and brown veins and it carves wonderfully. If you ever have a chance, you must go visit a town in […]
New instructional videos available through Lie-Nielsen Toolworks
I now have 4 different instructional videos through Lie-Nielsen Toolworks. Over the past few years I have spent several weeks in lovely Warren, Maine filming instructional videos. That part of the country is amazing and I am trying to set up our schedule so my husband and I can spend July and August (or more) in […]
Win a Premium Full-Year Membership!
In the Spirit of Christmas, we are giving away a Premium Full-Year Membership to my online school! That’s a $159.99 value! Add your name for the raffle here. A lucky winner will be drawn on December 9. The only requirement is that you are a registered member of my online school – either Free Member or […]
Upcoming Classes – Only a Few Spaces Available
I have 3 beginning woodcarving classes coming up and there are still a few spaces available. Come join the fun! You won’t regret it! This weekend I am heading to beautiful Port Townsend, Washington to the Port Townsend School of Woodworking for 2 weeks (June 6 – 10 and June 13 – 17). I have never […]