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09-07-2007, 02:09 PM
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There an excellent wood carver at the Applachian Crafts Center near Clinton, just north of Knoxville. It's across the street from the Museum of Appalachia.
He's usually giving classes but I don't see him on the website. You'll need to contact them.
Appalachian Arts Craft Center: Home
Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers would also be a good source of infomation.
Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers
And there's a woodcarving show coming up at Dollywood. Probably a good place to find a new bear.
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09-08-2007, 04:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Carver36
Grizzlybear34:
Are you looking for a new bear or a repair on the chewed one. I do some carving as a hobby.
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Carver - I am looking for another bear actually. If you have some work you are interested in selling, please send me some pictures of your work. I look forward to seeing it!
Knoxgarden - Thanks for the post also. |
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09-08-2007, 07:45 AM
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Grizzlybear34
Apparently i have not been able to figure out how to attach pictures to my post. Going to work on this, i am a better with carvings than i am with computers. Will try again later.
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09-08-2007, 08:30 AM
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Grizzlybear34:
Was able to upload this picture of a fish, the only picture i have of a bear was too large to unload, will need to down size it first.
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09-08-2007, 08:46 AM
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Grizzlybear:
Here is a picture of a bear that i sold, it was about 8". I have carved everything from a 6' man and a 5' bear with a chainsaw to a 3" hummingbird.
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10-20-2008, 02:46 PM
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Hey I have seen those carvers around the state, you just have to find one set up one day.
They caome and go as inventory allows.
The 'shop' bears are way more expensive.
billyboy15
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10-20-2008, 04:11 PM
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Griz,
Over in West Knox there is a store called Woodcraft, they give classes for carvers. Give them a call and tell them your request, they may be able to put you in touch with a carver.
Carver36- Nice work!
Pam
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10-20-2008, 05:03 PM
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Thank for the update. I just got back from Bryson City, NC and saw some amazing work there, unfortunately, I didn't take any pics of the carvings. I did get some excellent fall foilage shots that I'll post in a day or so.
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