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John Butler: The Wood Carver

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A short film following the work of wood carver John Butler. John uses lime wood a traditional carvers wood and focusses his work on the odd little moments of life. This results in humorous works of art that feel alive.

A film for woodlands.co.uk by Emily George and Rose Dunster


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Discussion

It’s funny, because woodland owners I’ve spoken to who have Lime trees consider there is no market for the wood. It is regarded as worthless, and just left to rot.

I ask if they’ve heard of Grinling Gibbons (1648-1721). Most of his most famous pieces were carved from Lime. His work is regarded as the pinnacle of carving genius.

If carvers and landlords could only get together, there could be a valuable synergy.

V isions

September 6, 2019

Very cool look into how this is done. He does some really fun pieces!

Eccentric Nature

September 6, 2019

The man is living a dream. Has his own little shop creating thing that he loves.

Tom Angle

September 6, 2019

Great job

reltcl1995

September 8, 2019

What a lovely little clip.

Robert's Bulgaria

September 8, 2019

Absolutely love John's work…I must ask him to make me a few works…

Ray .Thomson

March 26, 2020