Members

Our members come from a variety of ages, backgrounds and skill sets. Here you will find examples of their work. If you would like any further information, please contact us via the contact page here

Brian Eastoe – founder member

Brian is the tutor at Oxford & Bucks Woodcarving Association. He inherited his woodcarving skills from his father and grandfather & has been carving for over 50 years, teaching for 30 of those. His greatest pleasure is encouraging others to develop their talent.

  

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Jeffrey Wheeler- founder member

Jeff has been carving for many years. He finds passion in taking a raw piece of wood and creating something out of nothing. Geoff is an active woodcarver both at home and at club meetings.

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Joan Damarell- founder member

Joan inherited her talent from her father was a skilled cabinet maker. She has been carving for six years and enjoys the therapeutic effect that it brings.

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Elizabeth Aylward- founder member

Liz is the secretary of Oxford & Bucks Woodcarving Association. Liz is an active member of the group and has created many pieces including the Burford High Street carving seen below. She has a range of versatile carving abilities including a number of ornamental and practical carvings.

 

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Michael Stevenson

Prior to retirement Mike was a skilled carpenter and joiner. He started carving at home using chisels he had bought a number of years earlier. Having discovered his enjoyment of woodcarving he joined the Oxon and Bucks and has been an active member for the last 7 years.

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Terry Hardaker

Terry was a cartographer by trade. He began woodcarving in 2004. His main area of interest is creating portraits and has has branched out into creating third dimensional pieces.