Ben Russell

The wood carver's workshop is high in the Keimaneagh Pass above Bantry Bay. Ben Russell has been a professional woodworker in West Cork for 30 years and has taught and demonstrated wood carving for the last 12. He is a former chairman of the West Cork Craft and Design Guild. A writer and photographer, he contributes monthly woodcarving articles to Practical Woodworking magazine. In 2005 he gave masterclass demonstrations at the International Woodworker Show in London. He will teach the basics of tool care, project planning, handling and finishing techniques for relief work, 3D, bowls, spoons, letter-carving - your choice.

Workshops held by Ben Russell for Arts Holidays Ireland.

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For more about Ben visit at the Westcorkcraft site. or contact him at: benr@esatclear.ie