PUBLICATIONS & SERVICES

Available Late Summer 2008

Decorative Woodcarving: Accessories for the Home
The Guild of Master Craftsman
Publications, Ltd., 2004, Lewes, UK

Chapters discuss the four aspects of craft: Design, Material, Tools and Technique and how they are integrated in projects for the serious student of woodcarving: book racks, picture frames, watebasket or planter, jewelry box, CD storage cabinet, candlesticks, trays among them.

"This fascinating book offers a wealth of ideas and advice on designing

and making woodcarvings for the home."

$30.00

Carving Classical Styles in Wood The Guild of Master Craftsman Publications, Ltd., 2004, Lewes, UK Chapters include discussions of of the business of architectural carving, classical style, and relief carving, tablets and cartouches, radiating designs, keystones, terminations as well as applications of these elements. "An incalculable benefit to all woodworkers, this book promotes the understanding of the artistic principles of classical ornament and the practical techniques involved in carving it." $25.00

Carving Architectural Detail in Wood: the Classical Tradition The Guild of Master Craftsman Publications, Ltd., 2000, Lewes, UK Chapters include discussions of classical design, mouldings, volutes, rosettes, capitals, as well as applications of these elements. "A thorough primer for woodcarvers in the vocabulary of classical ornament and the practical skills needed to carve it." $25.00

To order, please send check or Money Order to

Fred Wilbur, P.O. Box 425, Lovingston, VA 22949.

Prices include Virginia sales tax aand mailing costs.

I have written articles for Fine Woodworking, American Woodworker, Woodwork, Woodcarving, Woodcarving Illustrated, Traditional Building, and Period Homes.

The following is a partial list of other activities:

• Awarded The Architectural Woodwork Institute's Award of Excellence, 2005.

• Appearance on HGTV's "Old Homes Restored" (#410).

• Assisted in writing the Ornamental woodwork section, Quality Standards (8th Edition) of the Architectural Woodwork    Institute.

• Instructor, Marc Adams School of Woodworking 2002, 2003, and 2007.

• Video-taped demonstration for the Cincinnati Art Museum for permanent display of art-carved furniture.

• Presenter, Fox Chapel Publishing Co. Open House, Fall 2006.

• Carved models of egg-and-dart mouding for Jame's Madison's Montpelier.

Woodcarving Service

Thank you for your interest in my work. I have a broad practical and academic background in the decoration of historical architecture and can provide research and design services. I will also work from supplied photographs, concept drawings and /or architectural drawings.

All carving is accomplished by hand using traditional gouges, hand planes, and other tools of the artisan carver.

When you require elements of a specific size, particular wood species, authentic design or have a personal preference, there is no substitute for the crispness, integrity and history of hand carving.

Please contact me for additional information, brochure/resume, or terms of contract. Or you may send your drawing and specifications for a cost estimate.

Links

For the architectural and liturgical design services of Eason and Farlow Design, PA and Terry Byrd Eason Design please visit www.easonandfarlow.com