Monday 16 November 2020

Whittling adventures






Using a very special Japanese axe Carol purchased in Kyoto. Really beautiful to use on the timber. 


 I have really been loving going to a class in whittling with the amazing Carol Russell.  Carol is an outstanding teacher, her knowledge and expertise is incredible. Such a genuine, generous, kind talented person. I feel fortunate to be in her class. It has been so good for me in so many ways. I am totally calm and relaxed when there, it is like a meditation as I am totally focussed on what I am doing and thinking of nothing else. I truly love the stillness of it. The wood is beautiful to work with , I feel it re-connects me to nature. I have been trying different techniques and finishes.