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  Other Commissions

Rachel often works with local timber to create her large-scale commission pieces. Most of it is roughed out using a chainsaw (don't worry - she is a licenced user). She also works with mosaics.

Fishermans Walk
This commission for 8 nature-themed waymarkers reflects the wildlife found on the walk through the woods down to the sea in Southbourne, Dorset. They were carved from locally sourced oak.

2008

      
 

Perrott Hill School
Rachel chainsaw carved the throne and two benches from the giant walnut tree that was felled on the school grounds.

2008

      
 

Grieg City Academy
This commission for a sunflower mosaic was sited on the wall above the pond in the school's nature garden.

2008

    
 

Greig City Academy
These 5 carved nature markers relects the flora and fauna found in the school's wildlife garden.

      
 

Greig City Academy
Rachel made these 2 rustic oak benches out of seasoned oak for the school's wildlife garden.

2008

  
 

The Living Classroom
This is the carved oak sign for the Dorset Coppice Group's Living Classroom in Bonsley Wood.

2008

  
 

Hillfield Nature Trail
Rachel was commissioned by Dorset County Council to carve three animals representing the wildlife found in the area. Red cedar trees were cut to working height and the work was done in situ.

 

 

more pictures to come

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