Author Archives: Dave Fisher

Carving Books and Vintage Video

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Dave Fisher

About a year and a half ago, at Greenwood Fest 2016, Jögge Sundquist taught a class on carving a Swedish distaff, traditionally used for holding flax or other fibers while spinning.  As Jögge explained, when a man proposed marriage to … Continue reading →

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Carve some Toys

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Dave Fisher

The days leading up to Christmas usually find me making a few gifts for loved ones.  Among them, toys have a special place.  I thought I’d share a few toys of the wood carved variety that might inspire some ideas … Continue reading →

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Winter Walnut

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Dave Fisher

Getting my hands on a good walnut log recently, I decided to rough out a few bowls from it, then return to each one individually down the road.  Some of these will be destined for folks that have been waiting … Continue reading →

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True Hope is Swift

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Dave Fisher

True hope is swift, and flies with swallow’s wings. Kings it makes gods, and meaner creatures kings.           — William Shakespeare, Richard III, Act V, Scene ii I knew I had to carve that first line … Continue reading →

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Dickinsons Reach Calendars

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Dave Fisher

I hope I caught you before you went out and bought that cuddly cat calendar.  The 2018 Dickinsons Reach Calendar is available now.  I love the simplicity and understated elegance of these calendars.  One is always hanging right by my … Continue reading →

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Bent Bowl

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Dave Fisher

I’m the guy that orders vanilla ice cream at Baskin Robbins, so you can imagine how wild I felt carving this asymmetrical bowl.  The silver maple log flared out wider at one end and also had a slight twist.  Going with … Continue reading →

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Learning from Lettering

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Dave Fisher

Every project is another opportunity to learn, and I’ve learned a lot while lettering.  Carving this large box elder, a.k.a. ash-leaved maple, board (30 5/8″ x 12 1/4″ x 1″), just finished, reminded me of some of the differences between … Continue reading →

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A Walk Among the Leaves

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Dave Fisher

I woke early this morning to the light rumble of distant thunder and the tap of raindrops on the window sill.  As I ate my oatmeal, the rain softened and the woods beckoned.  Few moments are as peaceful as a … Continue reading →

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Mark the Calendar

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Dave Fisher

A little follow up to my most recent post:  Peter Follansbee announced the dates for Greenwood Fest 2018 on his blog today.  The Pre-Fest and the Fest will be June 5-10.  I can smell the pines already.  Check out Peter’s … Continue reading →

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More Massachusetts

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Dave Fisher

I don’t get out much, but when I do, it seems like I find myself in Massachusetts.  The last couple years, I’ve been in Plymouth in June for Greenwood Fest.  Watch for announcements and updates for the 2018 fest at … Continue reading →

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