My first actual class was with Wayne Barton in 1997. Coming from a career of blueprints and writing technical engineering specifications, chip-carving was a comfortable way for me to work with wood without having an "artistic" side.

Fan-carving, chip-carving & making treenware.

Anything that requires riven wood such as small fan items or treen ware with chip carved symbols.

Most important, I need to have passion for the item I'm carving.

The European hand method of using chisel and gouge. Antique hand tools & their use are a fascination of mine.

Also, my studies of symbolism of ancient cultures is never ending.

Coastal Wood Carvers in Saugatuck, Michigan.
Michigan Wood Carvers Assoc. (member)

Researching the customs, traditions & symbols of ancient cultures is a passion of mine.

I collect memorabilia of naturalists: John Burroughs, Henry David Thoreau, Thornton W. Burgess & Elbert Hubbard.

My most valued & treasured moments are when I am communing with nature.

Contact information is on my website: http://www.FanCarversWord.com

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