Features

2007 Santa Carving Contest Prize-winning entries and highlights from annual contest

Pursuing a Passion

By Bob Duncan

Innovative 3D patterns enable blind artisan to carve in relief

Woodcarving Hollywood-Style

By Bob Duncan

Local artists teach Sissy Spacek to carve for her latest role

First Cuts

CCA members Harold Enlow, Randy Landen, Gerald Sears, and Joe You share stories and tips on getting started in carving

PROJECTS

Simple Starter Santa By Kathleen Schuck
Beginner Santa makes an ideal weekend project

Easy Evergreen Puzzle By Sandy Smith
Carved, interlocking pieces create a folk-style ornament

Folk Art Santa By Rick Jensen
An antique finish gives Santa the look of a treasured heirloom

Easy Weekend Nuthatch Pin By George Calef
Basic power carving techniques create a fun and functional pin

Olde World Santa Ornament By Mark Gargac
Pierced cuts add interest to this traditional Santa carving

Holiday Memories Santa By Shawn Cipa
Carved Santa proudly displays your Holiday photos

Carving a Dogwood Leaf By Kenny Vermillion
Power carved leaf adds realism and authenticity to your habitat

Decorative Floral Sled By Charley Phillips
Colorful poinsettias highlight a relief-carved centerpiece

Simple Carved Moldings By Chris Pye
Repeating designs are perfect accents for frames and furniture

Delicate Pierced Ornaments By Barry McKenzie
Chip carve through the wood to produce stunning decorations

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