I could really do with some help....

[essentialARB]

In the Jan 2010 issue of essentialARB we are running a feature on chainsaw carving - best way to get started, best equipment, the preference for different types of wood etc etc, along with details of forthcoming courses and carving events scheduled throughout the year.

 

Would any of you carvers out there be interested in sharing with me how / why you got started? Or sharing tips for those just looking to start out.

 

I also think (and I hope I'm not wrong) that there is a carver who lives close to me - I'm based in Dumfries - I'm sure I've seen him mentioned but I can't for the life of me remember his name or find him again now...help!

 

Anyone interested in helping out can pm me their email address or contact details. A lot of the info I would need could be done by email or over the phone - I'll do all the writing if you're just prepared to talk to me (Oh...and possibly let me have photos too)!

 

Cheers

Margaret

[TommyTreecarver]

The carver in Dumfries is Rodney Holland,

 

chainsaw carving UK, chainsaw sculpture Scotland, Dumfriesshire

[simonorourke]

I'm going to be running courses, but not at set times. it will depend on how many people are interested. I'm up for sharing tips etc, just give me a call 07886 881815 and I can tell you a bit about how I started.

[chainsawdick]

Hi Margaret

 

I have been carving for over six years as a business, I would like to contribute if I can to your artical.

I am currently working on a project to create 20 story telling chairs for 20 schools, among other commissions.

My web site is spirits of wood chainsaw carving spiritsofwood.com) and I am based in Northamptonshire.

 

My mobile is 07966 091 924

 

I am based in a local country park and I am an ex-forester/ tree stylist! lol

 

Looking forward to hearing from you.

 

dick

Edited November 3, 2009 by chainsawdick

[essentialARB]

Thanks for your replies - I will be in touch with those who have said they would be interested. Slight family crisis going on at the moment so bear with me...

[TommyTreecarver]

Oh mannnn! Simon and now mr Tilley there all jumping in, I thought you were looking for Rodney, I'm a dumb nut!

Hey' I was here first can you fit me in toooooo?

 

Tommy

 

treesculpting

[Stephen Blair]

tommy has got to be in it, i went to see his work in stirling, fantastic:thumbup1:

[TommyTreecarver]

Cheers' Haha , I'm only joking.

[simonorourke]

ha ha! nice tommy, have you heard anything from Rodney recently? he seems to have disappeared off the face of the earth.

yeah I think if I'm interviewed I'll just talk about your work anyway mate ;-P Missed you last week!

ps love the gollum avatar!

[essentialARB]

No-one gets away - Now things have calmed down a bit, I'll be in touch this week, with everyone - Co Durham aint that far fae Dumfries