In response to feedback received as a result of Mary’s questionnaire, we have arranged a visit to the Bearded Pig Forge in Quex Park for a knife making demonstration by blacksmith, Spike Martin. This will take place on 26th April from 9.30 till 3.30. The cost will be £30 for the day and is limited …
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Wood Carvings at the Wetland Trust in Arundel
It can be surprising where you run into wood carvings. I was at the Wetland Trust site in Arundel where I found these in a hide. No attribution, but I’d assume they were carved by a local group.
New work from Glen Martin
I’ve received photographs of new work from Glen. The shelf sitting Santa is a Peter Benson design and the apple netsuke is based on another of Peter’s creations. These serving boards are my own designs and are made from wood rescued from a skip some years ago by Frank Mace.
Dick Baugh Letter Carving Demonstration
Dick Baugh gave a demonstration of letter carving at Hamlet Wood on 10 November. The session was well attended and proved to be an excellent introduction to the subject. Dick has agreed to provide further demonstrations in the coming months including a session on stick making. Many thanks Dick
Carving at Woodfest, Belmont House, 2022
The Woodfest at Belmont House is an annual event with lots of exciting woodland demonstrations taking place over the weekend including chainsaw carving, wood turning, spoon carving, campfire cooking, horse logging, and pole lathe turning. The Kent Woodcarvers were back this year to show off the skills of some of our group with knife carving.
Kent County Show
We managed to attend the Kent County Show over the weekend. It was fairly quiet on the Friday, but Saturday and Sunday were well attended.
Minutes from AGM held Sunday 19 June 2022 at Wormshill
Members Attending: Glen Martin, Sue Ford, Phil Deacon, Mary Hansford, Pat Sproule, Dennis Smyth, Mike Cavender, John Little, Frank Mace, David Howard, Dick Baugh, Rosie Bairstow, Chris Rose, Paul Reed and Isaac Reed Apologies: Ray Dean, Mike Jones, Graham Dolman and Les Cook Chairman’s Introduction and Report: Glen opened the meeting with a brief introduction …
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Chapel at Clumber Park
Clumber Park is owned and managed by the National Trust, and is a very large parkland. The site also has a Chapel which is in a “Gothic revival” style. The quality and style of woodcarving is impressive and surprising. The following images should give an impression: The work is quite detailed and flamboyant for a …
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David’s Barn Owl
This Barn Owl was recently carved by David Howard at the Wormshill sessions. It’s been finished with watercolour paints and an acrylic satin varnish and has gone off to a new home on Scotland.
West Kent Garden and Craft Show in Tonbridge
We recently went to our first show in a while, the West Kent Garden and Craft Show in Tonbridge.
