Joy of Chip Carving: Step-By-Step Instructions & Designs from a Master Carver

About Wayne Barton

Wayne Barton is an American-born professional woodcarver who lives in Park Ridge Illinois with his Swiss wife Marlies. First given an interest in woodcarving at the age of five under the tutelage of his Norwegian grandfather he has had a serious interest in and love for carving all his life. Wayne took his formal training in Brienz Switzerland the woodcarving center of that country. Although versed in all disciplines of carving he specializes in chip carving and has devoted the last forty-plus years to its advancement. Single handedly he has been the driving force of the recognition and renaissance chip carving has enjoyed in North America this past quarter century.Wayne is the founder of The Alpine School of Woodcarving Ltd. the oldest establishment in North America specializing in and dedicated to the education training teaching and encouragement of chip carving. In addition he teaches at a variety of other venues including colleges clubs institutions and organizations across the United States Canada and in Switzerland. He is also a visiting artist/lecturer at the esteemed Chicago Art institute in Chicago Il. His carvings are sought after by collectors and can be found in private collections around the world. Wayne Barton's work has been recognized and honored in special exhibition at the Swiss National Museum in Zurich Switzerland. In 2005 he was named woodcarver of the year by Woodcarving Illustrated. Today he continues carving teaching and introducing others to this most enjoyable decorative and easy-to-learn style of carving.