[Woodcarver] Re: Questions

[David Thompson]

1. Who taught you to carve, if you were taught by someone else?

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> 2. How many of you are "self taught" (which could include using books,etc.)?

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> 3. How many of you started carving "late in life" (use your own discretion)?

 

 

1/2/3)- Would consider myself self-taught as I have never taken a class. First got the bug around 1978 while stationed in Germany and was blessed w/ the opportunity to meet and talk w/ some of the world class carvers in Oberramageau (and of course see their work). Upon returning home, I carved for several years w/ nothing but an old Barlow knife and knew of no carvers in my area. Discovered Chip Chats and bought a couple of books and soon came to realize that there are lots of "y'all" out there and lots of info as well!   



Dave Thompson
Dave's Woodshavings @
Roundabout Farm
http://www.PictureTrail.com/daveswoodshavings





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