Carrie - Chainsaw Carver

I discovered the art of chainsaw carving at the Wales Woodfest. Inspired by the efforts of 3 women carvers in particular, I bought a chainsaw at the event and am self taught from then on.

I spent 2 years making lots of exotic firewood – and a few owls and other animals that folk wanted to buy and then I turned pro. My learning curve has been rapid and steep, having taken me to a number of events across the country and in America.

Now I work nearly full time as the resident chainsaw carver at Harrold Country Park, Bedfordshire. From here I complete many private commissions as well as chainsaw sculptures for other Country Parks.

I believe I am one of very few female chainsaw carvers in the UK. I love my work as a ladycarver and my ‘life in the fast chain’. I have sculptures in public spaces across East Anglia and have collaborated with A- level art students in chainsaw work for their course assessments.

I strive to do as much as I can with the chainsaw and finish the sculptures with power tools for smoothing, sanding and putting in intricate features such as eyes, nostrils, etc.

Please explore this site and feel free to send me any comments or questions.    

                                                                                                                              Carrie