Derrykyle Arts and Crafts © 2023 Privacy Policy
WANT A REAL
TALKING
POINT IN
YOUR
GARDEN?
A chainsaw carving of a Bear, Giraffe or Seahorse
could be the answer.
My bespoke chainsaw carvings are created from timber I have cut
down myself or has fallen in winter storms here in my garden or in the
very local area so there are no air miles involved.
The softwood trees felled had grown too large to remain standing as
their root system is based in bog and rock so I have been replacing
them with hardwood trees which will take a lot longer to grow and put
down a deeper root system and hopefully be more wind resistant.
Because the wood used is green some of the sculptures may develop
cracks over time especially in hot dry weather or if indoors, I try and
leave the wood logs for about a year to start to dry but no assurance is
given that your sculpture will not crack over time.
PHOTO GALLERY
QUIRKY GARDEN
ORNAMENTS AND
PLAYHOUSES
My name is Rob Shairp and I am a Scottish
artist now resident in Ireland. My sculptures
are representations of animals rather than
true to life models but they have a
quaintness that is appealing especially to youngsters.
I am proud to announce the introduction of a range of fairy houses to
my collection, the largest is a playhouse with an 8 foot tall gable end,
laminate interior flooring and a doorway that big enough for a small
child to walk and an adult to crawl through.
The 8 foot model would be great in a creche or large children’s play
room and I am sure it would be the focus of many years attention. We
also make a more watertight model for a garden playroom. One of the
large play houses is usually on display in my garden
In competition with plastic garden gnomes !
ARE MY BESPOKE CARVINGS MADE
FROM WOOD IN IRELAND
Sculpture care
Applying exterior varnish to your sculpture will keep it looking well
and freer of cracks than if left to the elements although sometimes
blemishes can actually add to the piece. I have carved mushrooms
here that now have real mushrooms growing on them.
If you wish to call in to me here at Derrykyle please phone
0871615645 the day prior to your visit to ensure I will be here and that
my dogs will be indoors, as they tend to be over affectionate :)
D
errykyle Arts and Crafts
Derrykyle Cottage, Casla, Co Galway
+353 (0) 871615645
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