Crafts

Javo's Woodcarving Site Javo's Woodcarving Site- A site for those who like caricature woodcarving and want to share their knowledge. Wood Carving Illustrated Wood Carving Illustrated- Online resource for woodcarvers and woodworkers featuring tips, patterns, books, photo gallery, message board and contests. Sleeping Griz Sleeping Griz- Showcases the work of Montana carver, Jim Rogers, specializing in animal, bird, human figure, religious, gnome and wizard sculptures, as well as custom made furnitu… Camcraft 3D Inc. Camcraft 3D Inc.- Custom wood art includes architectural carving, intarsia, all wood clockworks, and rocking horses. John White Woodcarving John White Woodcarving- Offering tips, techniques and a gallery of traditional, handcarved items including clocks, signs and hewn log sculpture. Joe Bolf Joe Bolf- Sculptures of people, wildlife, totem poles, and gold leaf signs. Uses chainsaw or chisels. Rant and Rave Rant and Rave- A community of artisans promoting woodcarving and sculpture. David Western Lovespoons David Western Lovespoons- Gallery of handcrafted Welsh lovespoons. Put a Handle on it Put a Handle on it- Gallery of custom designed and carved handles for knives, letter openers, and kitchen sets. Vermont Raptor Academy Vermont Raptor Academy- Master carver Floyd Scholz provides appearance schedules, gallery of works, and information on classes. Voldemar Simanis: Woodcarver Voldemar Simanis: Woodcarver- Portfolio of master-carver and designer Voldemar Simanis includes works in boundless styles, with any wood. Art works from primitive totem poles to o… Captured In Wood Captured In Wood- Woodcarvings of realistic humans, animals and waterfowl, with relief and pyrography. Nora Hall Carving Designs Nora Hall Carving Designs- The website of master woodcarver Nora Hall, containing instructional woodcarving videos, carving patterns, and a large photo gallery of past work. V.T.O.S. Kilkenny Woodcarving Workshop V.T.O.S. Kilkenny Woodcarving Workshop- Site shows some samples of students work, as well as information about the program. Lynwood Carvers and Gilders Lynwood Carvers and Gilders- Specialists in the restoration of carved, gilt-wood furniture, frames, commissions and reproductions. Based in Eskdalemuir, UK. Artes De La Tierra Artes De La Tierra- Contemporary wood carving designs incorporated as accent pieces of furniture. Ceramics, one of a kind pieces CedarStump CedarStump- Collection of art from artists who prefer to allow the natural beauty of the wood to show. Hudson Legends Hudson Legends- Decoys by Ira D Hudson, Norman Hudson, and Lloyd "Bob" Hudson. M.P. Carver's Wood Carving Page M.P. Carver's Wood Carving Page- Woodcarvings of various animals, with pictures and links. Coastal Carvings Galleries Coastal Carvings Galleries- Design and sculpture by native artist Jeremy Lee Humpherville. Original projects such as bentwood boxes, bowls, paddels, masks, and wall pannels. Bird Carvings by Rand Jack Bird Carvings by Rand Jack- Life size bird carvings in natural unpainted hardwood. Custom bird carvings of any species, highly polished to dramatize the natural grain. Woodcarvings by Dutra Woodcarvings by Dutra- Gallery of colorful handcarved friends of Santa. Multi-view closeup photos permit study by novice carvers. Gun Carving by Bill Janney Gun Carving by Bill Janney- Site has wood carving classes, training videos, and high speed engraver sales. Ray Kinman Ray Kinman- Renowned expert in the subject of relief carving and professional woodcarver since 1976 specializes in architectural carving, doors, signs and sculpture. Woodcarving For The Beginner Woodcarving For The Beginner- Detailed tips, techniques and instruction on the craft of wood carving. Linden Tree Studio Linden Tree Studio- Showcasing the woodcarvings and sculpture of Les Ramsay; Santas, animals, religious figures. Winner of awards in national and international carving competition… Carvings by Dave Carvings by Dave- Gallery of small basswood caricatures. Artist has carved over 1,000 golf balls. Classes held at the Keizer Art Association in Keizer, Oregon; demonstration sched… Needle n' Knife Works Needle n' Knife Works- Wood carvings and information on carving seminars, clubs, and links. Lillyfee Woodcarving and Design Studio Lillyfee Woodcarving and Design Studio- Specialists in woodcarving, restoration and conservation of furniture, architectural woodwork and sculptures. Sonrise Woodcarving Studio Sonrise Woodcarving Studio- Specializing in custom hand carving, fine sculpture, masterpiece woodworking, and furniture design by R. Stephan Toman, master wood sculptor. Woodcarving Patterns Woodcarving Patterns- Online design packages. Includes packet themes, florals, mythology, shell patterns, traditional and Wood Spirits. Ivan Whillock Studio Ivan Whillock Studio- Religious and secular sculpture and relief, classes, and books by Ivan Whillock. Free carving patterns to download. The Textile Museum The Textile Museum- Located in Washington, DC, the Textile Museum is dedicated to furthering the understanding of mankind's creative achievements in the textile arts. The museum's… Loom Dancer Designs Loom Dancer Designs- Online gallery of original Rio Grande traditional weaving by Cari Ann Sample-Malver. Works include rugs, blankets, saddle blankets and tapestries. Textile School Textile School- Information about fibers, textile, products and processes Weavolution Weavolution- Online social network for hand-weavers from around the world. Loop of the Loom Loop of the Loom- Hand weaving studio in New York City, specializing in Japanese Saori method. Includes schedule of upcoming events, classes and online gallery. Weavezine Weavezine- Free online weaving magazine with articles for weavers of all levels, providing inspiration and information on techniques. Melentine Melentine- Free weaving projects aimed at the beginning weaver. Linda Hartshorn, handweaver, dyer Linda Hartshorn, handweaver, dyer- An online portfolio of Linda's work, information on weaving classes and workshops. Blazing Shuttles Handweaving Blazing Shuttles Handweaving- Kathrin Weber Scott's handweaving and hand-dyeing images and process information. Fiber Classes offered to Guilds and Art/Craft Schools. Spinning Down Under Spinning Down Under- Information on small loom building, weaving how-to, projects, and textile craft links. Taniko Weaving Taniko Weaving- Gallery and information on New Zealand Maori weaving, a twined method of creating native geometric designs by artist Judy Shorten. Saori Hand-weaving of New England Saori Hand-weaving of New England- A site promoting the form of weaving from Japan known as Saori. Lessons available in Worcester, MA. Brunold Software Brunold Software- Db-Weben is software for handweavers. Free demo version available. Tim's Rudimentary Treadle Reducer Tim's Rudimentary Treadle Reducer- A calculator to find a skeleton tie-up to reduce the number of treadles required for a weaving pattern. Crazy As A Loom Weaving Studio Crazy As A Loom Weaving Studio- Studio tour and hand wovens including portage fluff rugs, placemats, blue jean rugs, scarves, shawls, and table runners. Bonnie Tarses Bonnie Tarses- Textile designer specializing in one-of-a-kind and custom handwovens. Trademark techniques include color horoscope weaving, words in color, and easy ikat. Gill Back's Weaving Gill Back's Weaving- Spinner and weaver with a gallery of handwoven rugs, cushion covers, wall hangings, shawls and scarfs. Weaving in Beauty Weaving in Beauty- Information on Navajo weaving and culture including events, educational opportunities, bibliography and advice on purchasing textiles.