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Chainsaw Carving

Experience the timeless beauty of these individually hand-carved sculptures which are crafted at many of the shows this year. Carvings are available to buy and if you do, they create a lasting impression in your home, conservatory or garden. 

Each piece is carved from reclaimed timber from a number of sustainable sources throughout England. The wood is hand selected from sawmills, salvage, tree surgery and garden clearance specialists for its character, colour and suitability for carving.

This year a new type of chainsaw carving has been introduced to run along side the more familiar carvers. In the Sculpture & Chainsaw Art Studio, carvers skilfully shape the wood by following the natural form & grain, to create unique art forms.


Ian Freemantle & invited guest artists are demonstrating this wonderful art at this year’s Living Heritage Shows.

 

The Artist's Studio has a selected level of art on display for inspiration & to buy. Also by popular demand, the speed carve event is held twice a day. The carvers create a sculpture within 20 minutes, which is then auctioned off to the gathered crowd.

 

As a treat, on special occasions, English folk music & traditional clog dancers are appearing on stage to help wind away the summer days.

 

 

Chainsaw Carving with Living Heritage 2013

 A) English Open Chainsaw Competition –

      Qualifier Rounds for UK Carvers

          1. Thame Country Fair March 31st/April 1st

          2. Hampshire Country Fair May 5th/6th

  B) England - Germany

      Woburn Country Fair June 8th/9th

Germany currently lead 2-1 in a six a side competition, applications direct to Dennis Heath the English Captain. Dennis can be contacted on 07769 583120 or email

Dennis.heath1@ntlworld.com. German Captain is Michael Knuedel email Michael@knuedel.de

C) Sandringham Cup August 9th/10th/11th

      Sandringham Craft Sculpture & Art Fair

A small international competition involving 12 carvers

Please apply direct to Living Heritage

D) The 9th English Open Chainsaw Carving Competition

     The Cheshire Game & Country Fair August 24th/25th/26th

E ) Finally we are organising 15 events in 2013, there are always opportunities for 2 or 3 carvers to exhibit at each event. A full lost of shows can be seen at www.livingheritagecountryshows.co.uk and www.craft-shows.co.uk

 

 

The Hampshire Chainsaw Qualifier The Hampshire Chainsaw Qualifier

The Hampshire Country Fair - May 5th & 6th will host The Hampshire English Open Chainsaw Competition Qualifier.

It will be the Second time that a Qualifier for The English Open will be held with 1st , 2nd and 3rd Place being offered a place in the competition.

 

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England V Germany Chainsaw Carving Competition England V Germany Chainsaw Carving Competition

Its like football all over again but with chainsaws, Germany currently lead 2-1 in a six a side competition. Now in its fourth year can England pull one back to level the series or will Germany go one better and streak ahead in this fiercely fought contest, it's a battle to the end.

All carvings will be auctioned on Sunday afternoon, so this will be your chance to own a piece of artwork for your garden, home or even office.

 

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The Sandringham Cup

The Sandringham Cup Chainsaw Competition held at The Sandringham Craft, Sculpture and Art Fair August 9th / 10th & 11th 2013.

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The 9th English Open Chainsaw Carving Competition sponsored by Chelford Farm Supplies The 9th English Open Chainsaw Carving Competition sponsored by Chelford Farm Supplies

The 9th English Open Chainsaw Carving Competition is taking place at the Cheshire Game & Country Fair on the late August Bank Holiday weekend in 2013 and is the only one of its kind in this country.

The competition hosts around 35 of the world's top chainsaw carvers. They come from Japan, USA, Australia, Sweden, Germany, Italy, Bulgaria, Russia, Uganda and the UK.

Witness the speed carve in the speed carving arena, as they carve against the clock.

Carvings are sold at auction on the final day of each event. Carvings are ideal as a garden centre piece or corporate symbol. After the success of last year's carving events and auctions, visitors can look forward to another season of thrilling events in 2013.

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Forthcoming Events

May 26 to May 27 - The May Bank Holiday Burghley Game & Country Fair

Jun 08 to Jun 09 - The Woburn Abbey Country Fair

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