Resources for Carvers on Internet
Woodcarving sites
John Adamson Wood Sculptor Available for Commissions, Talks and Demonstrations
Ian Norbury Woodcarver and Author One of the foremost British woodcarvers
O.H. Boyd woodcarver and sculptor Woodcarver, Sculptor and Painter
James River Woodcarvers Carving group in Richmond, Virgina who made me very welcome when I had 6 months over there
Alan’s Factory Guide to Wood carving An American site with lots of useful information
Bill Prickett Wildlife sculptor
Andrew Frost – Sculptor Chainsaw sculptor
Made in Europe List of carvers and other artists from all over Europe
Woodcarvers Companion Ezine An on line magazine for woodcarvers. Well worth a look
PyrographyAnswers to Pyrography questions
Brad Quarless Bespoke organic furniture and wood sculpture
Woodworkers Institute. American online magazine. Well worth a look
Woodcarving Blogs
Julian Schmechel Scottish Furniture maker incorporating carvings
Out West Carvings American western style caricatures
Carving Groups and Classes
West Riding Woodcarvers Carving group that meet in Huddersfield
The British Woodcarvers Association sadly closed down June 2020
Spotland Woodcarvers Meet in Rochale on Thursdays
Southport Woodcarvers, Meet Wednesday afternoons
Manchester Wood and Carving Club – Meets Monday Evenings
Selsey Woodcarvers group – Meets on a Wednesday in Selsey, West Sussex
Austrian Carving School Have a holiday carving and learn in some beautiful country
Gayle Mill at Hawes Enjoy a course with Peter Berry
Rocking Horse Shop, York Learn to carve and / or buy a rocking horse kit A wide variety courses Master classes and residential courses
Michael Painter, Warwickshire Michael has an approach of “With patience and determination anyone can carve as long as they are encouraged and shown the correct techniques”
Chris Pye, HerefordshireOnline tuition
David Lovemore, Stroud Courses and one to one sessions
Tools
Ashley Iles Sheffield steel tool manufacturer
Woodland Craft Tools Some unusual tools – axes and knives
Peter Child Pyrography MachineThe best pyrography machine but expensive
Restoration Materials for polished, Sand and Sealer etc
H. E. Savill for knobs and hinges
Martin & Co for knobs and hinges
Wood
John Boddy’s Have moved to Richmond, N Yorks. Been taken over by Associated Timber Services
Gayle Mill at Hawes A fantastic mill and good courses and good cheese
Chris Frankland Wood Yard Ring before you go for that special piece of native wood
Richard Potter, Nantwich Good stock of British and exotic woods