Zoe Gertner  - Professional Woodcarver & Tutor

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 Specialising in teaching wood carving, Zoe Gertner is a fully qualified teacher, adult education tutor and professional woodcarver who studied anatomy and kinesiology as part of her Honours degree. She has experience teaching people from all walks of life, including the inmates of an HM Establishment, and her woodcarving courses, lessons and classes she holds in Devon, south west England are for students of any age from 8 years upwards. Many retired people have found wood carving and sculpture tuition has given them a new and absorbing leisure activity, as have woodworkers, turners and craft workers, those from medical and educational professions and others seeking relief from the stresses of life.

 

A professional woodcarver and sculptor since 1980, Zoe is experienced in all aspects of wood carving and wood sculpture, including relief carving, lettering, fairground and carousel work. Formerly living in Somerset, she has carved a series of pew ends depicting the local industries of that area for St Mary's Church, Wedmore, Somerset, and for several years taught classes in wood carving for Strode College in Street, Somerset. Her woodcarvings can also be found in other Mendip churches as well as as well as in private collections all over the world.

Zoe currently writes for the 'Woodcarving' magazine and has several of her articles included in its two compendium books, 'The Woodcarvers' and 'Wood Carving for Beginners',  published by GMC Publications. She has also contributed to  'Traditional Woodworking', 'Practical Woodworking' and 'The Woodworker' magazines in previous years.

Her book 'Woodcarving - A Foundation Course' covers everything a beginner needs to know, followed by a series of projects designed to help you develop basic carving skills.  details 

 Zoe has also produced a series of woodcarving  booklets   details   Ideal for beginners that covers the basics of woodcarving and which will be available on DVD later in the year.

 

  • A full range of courses  can be arranged for all abilities, of various duration at times to suit you.   
  • Specific carving workshops for clubs and organisations.
  • Should you wish to purchase a unique item or commission a special piece please contact me to discuss your requirements.
  • Bed and Breakfast or Self Catering Accommodation is available for both students and family holidays. Well behaved pets welcome.
  • Demonstrations can be arranged to add a dynamic dimension to your Events, Exhibitions or Shows.

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 Updated June 2009                  Puddleduck Farm, South Wonford, Holsworthy, Devon. EX22 7DR 

        Telephone:  01409 261648                  e-mail: mail@zoegertner.co.uk              www.zoegertner.co.uk