At the last Hamlet Wood meeting of 2023 on the 14th of December, members brought food for the Christmas lunch. A small amount of woodcarving was undertaken and a good time was had by all. We wish you a happy and healthy New Year to you and yours and hope to see you in 2024.
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Hamlet Wood Party 2023
Peter Benson visit
A small band, 4 of us, made our way up to see Peter Benson on Sunday 8th October. Peter had a range of projects available, from his whittling books and some Christmas Candles. We each selected different projects to work with, which was feasible with the relatively small number of attendees. There were also a …
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Roy’s Redwoods
In addition to woodcarving I enjoy walking as a hobby. In early September 2023 I was walking with a group in Mereworth woods when we came across this sun dappled avenue of trees which I recognised as the handywork of a former fellow Kent Woodcarver, Roy Keeler, who had told me previously as to how …
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Introducing John’s Kingfisher
John Little brought his latest carving along to the the same Wormshill session as the AGM. These photographs should it outside in the sunlight, though it should really be on the bank of the local stream.
Minutes from AGM held Sunday 18 June 2023 at Wormshill
Members Attending: Glen Martin, Sue Ford, Phil Deacon, Mary Hansford, Dennis Smyth, Mike Cavender, John Little, Frank Mace, David Howard, Dick Baugh, Peter Camis, Chris Rose
Demonstrating at the Weald of Kent Country Craft Show
We enjoyed demonstrating our skills at the first show of the year at Penshurst over the early May Bank Holiday. Saturday was the busiest day with considerable interest shown. Sunday was Ladies’ Day, Dennis being the sole male representative.
Knife Making Demonstration 26 April 2023
Six members of Kent Woodcarvers spent a day at The Bearded Pig Forge in Quex Park, Birchington. Blacksmith Spike Martin demonstrated the processes involved in forging, hardening, tempering and grinding a knife blade. He had also produced a number of blades commissioned by members for collection on the day. Spike is a skilled craftsman and …
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Wood carvings of Bruges
I recently visited Bruges in Belgium. The city of Bruges, located in the Flemish region of Belgium, is known for its stunning architecture and rich cultural heritage. Among its many traditional crafts is the art of wood carving, which has been practiced in the city for centuries. I was surprised by the quality and range …
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Dennis’ latest work
Dennis brought his latest work in to Wormshill over the weekend:
