PUBLICATIONS & SERVICES

Carving Classical Styles in Wood The Guild of Master Craftsman Publications, Ltd., 2004, Lewes, UK Chapters include discussions of of the business of architectural carving, classical style, and relief carving, tablets and cartouches, radiating designs, keystones, terminations as well as applications of these elements. "An incalculable benefit to all woodworkers, this book promotes the understanding of the artistic principles of classical ornament and the practical techniques involved in carving it."

Carving Architectural Detail in Wood: the Classical Tradition The Guild of Master Craftsman Publications, Ltd., 2000, Lewes, UK Chapters include discussions of classical design, mouldings, volutes, rosettes, capitals, as well as applications of these elements. "A thorough primer for woodcarvers in the vocabulary of classical ornament and the practical skills needed to carve it."

Order from the author: $25.00 includes tax and shipping or from your local bookseller.

I have written articles for:
Fine Woodworking #15, 17, 21,44, & 149
American Woodworker: Volume III, #1 & 3
Woodwork: #54, 73, & 79
Woodcarving: #41, 60, & 62
Chip Chats: Sept/Oct 2001

I assisted in writing the 'Ornamental Woodwork' section of the 8th Edition Quality Standards of the Architectural Woodwork Institute

Woodcarving Service

Thank you for your interest in my work. I have a broad practical and academic background in the decoration of historical architecture and can provide research and design services. I will also work from supplied photographs, concept drawings and /or architectural drawings.

All carving is accomplished by hand using traditional gouges, hand planes, and other tools of the artisan carver.

When you require elements of a specific size, particular wood species, authentic design or have a personal preference, there is no substitute for the crispness, integrity and history of hand carving.

Please contact me for additional information, brochure/resume, or terms of contract. Or you may fax your drawing and specifications for a cost estimate.

Links

For the architectural and liturgical design services of Eason and Farlow Design, PA and Terry Byrd Eason Design please visit www.easonandfarlow.com

Frederick Wilbur

P. O. Box 425

Lovingston, VA 22949

434-263-4827     434-263-5958  fax

fcwilbur@verizon.net