A Centuries-Old Tradition Making Wooden Dolls

According to the Tohoku region’s Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, kokeshi (koh-keh-shee) originated in the late Edo ...
Erie News Now

The Last Word: Woodcarver Still Enjoys His Hobby at Age 93

Bud Johnson has created hundreds of wood carvings. He’s made animals, birds, fish, and other wildlife. He’s still doing it at ...

Local woodcarvers show returns for 46th year, featuring 36 artists

Intricate birds, whimsical caricatures and one-of-a-kind handcrafted pieces were featured at the 46th annual woodcarvers show in Middletown.
Darkhorse Press

Chainsaw artist transforms dead tree into T-Rex sculpture at LeFleur’s Bluff playground

Officials with the museum and park are encouraging visitors to stop by the playground to see the sculpture and take photos ...
WBAY

SMALL TOWNS: Princeton wood carving club brings people together through craft

PRINCETON, Wis. (WBAY) — A love for wood carving has led to a weekly gathering at Princeton’s American Legion Hall, where the Wood Wizards Carving Club meets every Tuesday morning. 87-year-old Mario ...
The New York Times

In the Path of a Raging Wildfire, a Luthier’s Precious Wood

Mario Miralles spent decades acquiring the spruce and maple for string instruments worthy of Yo-Yo Ma and Gustavo Dudamel. Then he was forced to evacuate. Mario Miralles spent decades acquiring the ...
NPR

Greetings from Yimianpo, China, where artisans carve Russian nesting dolls

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. Matryoshka dolls are a Russian folk art tradition dating back over a ...
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A unique hand-carved sign introduction

In this video, I introduce the process of building a hand-carved sign for my logo using poplar wood, without the use of a CNC machine. The project involves using a router for bulk material removal ...