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Gertner specialises in teaching woodcarving
and sculpture, and is a fully qualified teacher,
Adult
Education tutor, and professional woodcarver who
studied anatomy and physiology as part of her
Honours degree. Her students are from
all walks of life, including the inmates of an HM
Establishment; and her wood carving courses,
lessons and classes she holds in Devon, South
West England are for people of any age from 8
years upwards. Many retired people have found
wood carving and sculpture tuition gives
them a new and absorbing leisure activity, as
have woodworkers, turners and craft workers,
those from medical and educational professions
and others seeking respite from the stresses of
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Zoe is
experienced in teaching and practising all aspects of wood carving and
wood sculpture including relief carving,
lettering, signboards, ecclesiastical, fairground and carousel work,
having
been a professional woodcarver and sculptor
since 1980.
Formerly living in Somerset, she carved a
series of bench ends depicting the local
industries of that area for St Mary's Church, Wedmore,
Somerset, and for several years taught Adult
Education classes in wood carving for Strode
College, Somerset; Bude in Cornwall and Holsworthy in Devon. Her woodcarvings can also be
found in other Mendip churches as well as as
well as in private collections all over the
world.
Currently, Zoe
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.
Everything a
beginner needs to know is covered in her book 'Woodcarving
- A Foundation Course', which includes a
progressive series of
projects designed to help you develop basic
carving skills. details
Zoe has also
produced a series of wood carving projects
covering the basics of woodcarving
and ideal for the beginner woodcarver. These are
now
available on CD, and are being added to during the year.
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- 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.
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Demonstrations
can be arranged to add a
dynamic dimension to your Events, Exhibitions or
Shows.
- Course
Gift Vouchers can be purchased for a unique
Christmas gift, a special
occasion, an unusual present or that landmark birthday
celebration.
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