Zoe Gertner  - Professional Woodcarver & Tutor

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Specialising in teaching woodcarving and sculpture, Zoe Gertner  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, classes and lessons 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, woodturners and craft workers, those from medical and educational professions and others seeking respite from the stresses of life.

 

 

Zoe is experienced in practising and teaching all aspects of wood carving and wood sculpture including relief carving, lettering, signboards, ecclesiastical, restoration, 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 courses 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 a number of her earlier 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 

In response to her students Zoe is producing   wood carving projects on CD's    showing the basic techniques of woodcarving, ideal for the beginner woodcarver and those wishing guidance. A range of topics is covered including a comprehensive guide to sharpening woodcarving tools, incised lettering techniques and various carving projects you can follow. Throughout the year Zoe will be adding new titles to the collection.

 

  •  Private tuition can be arranged for all abilities, of various duration at times to suit you.    
  • Should you wish to purchase a unique item or commission a special piece please contact me to discuss your requirements.
  • Self Catering Accommodation  for course students, also available for Summer holidays with or without woodcarving tuition. Well behaved pets welcome.
  • Demonstrations can be arranged to add a dynamic dimension to your Events, Exhibitions or Shows.
  •  Tuition 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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 Updated May  2012                  Puddleduck Farm, South Wonford, Holsworthy, Devon. EX22 7DR 

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