There's something magical about wood carving outdoors. Well, let's be honest - there's magic in being outdoors whether or not you're carving. Being in nature, removed from the everyday bustle of life feels like one massive exhalation for my entire body. For those times you're looking for a relaxing, creative activity to do outside, carving checks those boxes. The fresh air, natural light, and connection to the environment where your materials originated create an experience that isn't necessarily better than carving in your home or workshop - just different. Over the summer, I go up to the Eel river with my family to stay in a small cabin. There's no electricity, no cell phone service, and no neighbors within shouting...
From Retirement Whim to Award-Winning Art: A Woodcarver's Journey Meet Jerry, a retired journalist whose chance encounter with a woodcarving group twelve years ago transformed into a passionate pursuit of the craft. From his winter home in Arizona to the Oregon Carvers Guild, Jerry has carved everything from miniature carousel horses to an award-winning replica of the Cutty Sark's figurehead. About Our Featured Carver Jerry is a retired journalist who has worked as a reporter, editor, bureau chief, managing editor, photographer and columnist. He lives just outside of Portland, Oregon and winters in Arizona, where he continues to pursue his woodcarving passion. How did you get started in woodcarving? It all started on a whim. About a dozen years ago....
We interviewed Cooper Denton, from Oklahoma City. Cooper's day job is in IT for a restaurant group. He began woodworking in 2020, and recently launched a website, Coop's Woodworks, where he sells some of his carvings. The business is still in its infancy -Cooper describes it as a hobby. You can check out his website at worksbycoop.com. Tell us a little bit about how you got started? I got into woodworking in 2020. Wood cost was at its zenith and little old me said, screw it, now's the perfect time for a new expensive hobby-right in the middle of Covid. I had a double cabinet on the back wall of my garage, I started by removing the upper left quarter...
Ron Staebell (left), with his brothers and father Meet the Carver: Ron Staebell We recently caught up with Ron Staebell, a passionate new woodcarver whose thoughtful perspective and creative spirit shine through every project. From a Valentine’s gift for his wife to an upcoming violin for his granddaughter, Ron’s journey into carving is rooted in family, faith, and a lifelong appreciation for working with his hands. Tell us a little about yourself. Where are you from, and how long have you been woodcarving?My name is Ron Staebell. My wife, Esther, and I live in Bixby, Oklahoma (near Tulsa), but we both grew up on farms in South Dakota—Parker and Brookings. We have two grown sons and three grandkids....
Schaaf Tools Community Spotlights feature a new wood carver every week. Learn about your carving community, pick up beginner wood carving tips, and get Inspired! In this week's Community Spotlight, read about wood carving artist Tim Collins, and his fantastic wood spirit carvings. Learn more about wood carving today! "The spirits have always been hiding inside the wood, but it's my job to bring them out." We spoke with Tim Collins, who has The Carving Artist business in Forked River New Jersey where he lives with his wife Megan and his 4-year-old Twin boys, Tighe and Seamus. After 25 years in the restaurant business, Tim picked up carving in May, 2019. Now he says he couldn't live without his chisels!...
