Wood carving is a folk art that is almost as old as civilization itself. In America this distinctive skill dates from early colonial times where it reflected both the practical and beautiful aspects of daily living.

Many of the best examples of American traditional and contemporary woodcarving are found at the Early American populated areas where craftsmen showed their talents, and displayed their wares to thousands of people. Most people don’t know what treenware is but they do know what spoons, ladles and spatulas are. Every piece of wood you pick up is a little different to work and most of the things you create look good and are functional. Treenware predates all forms of metal and plastic ware and still is a useful item in today’s kitchens. Properly cared for, treenware can be passed on through generations and centuries.

Passion for this art comes from childhood. Treenwares could be folk art animals, clowns, gnomes, folk art birds, angels, animals, clowns, Old World Santas, walking canes, walking sticks, shepherd staves, natural crook canes from bitterwood, honeysuckle, and green briar vines, which grow around hardwood trees in “snake areas”.

Carving is a synthesis of everything we’ve done in life. It is a collection of life experiences. Treenware is a love of nature and the enjoyment of woodworking to create unique designs. Wood carving is among the large variety of unique and colorful traditional folk art.