Jay Trefethen Woodcarving Blog

New Carving and Upcoming Art Show

Wood Carving of two dragons. Done in Basswood with Walnut Bases, and finished with oil paint.

Hey everyone. I’ve just recently finished a pair of dragon carvings that I originally started as demo pieces for a woodcarving demo I did at Boskone Science Fiction Convention in February. I like them so much, I’ve decided to keep them together, and have titled the piece Dragon Twins.

I’ve entered the Dragon Twins into this year’s Dartmouth Health Employee and Volunteer Art Show. They’ve been accepted, and will be on display in the display case in the Rotunda at the Main Entrance, There will be a reception on Thursday, April 9th, at 5 pm. Please stop if you are free that evening. The Dragon Twins will be on display through May, so feel free to drop in and take a peek any time.

As always, thank you so much for taking the time to read my little blog. I really appreciate it.

flyer for Dartmouth Art Reception April 9th. — Dartmouth Art Reception

Merlin and the Troubadour

I recently completed a commission that I’ve been working on for quite a while. It’s titled Merlin and The Troubadour. It is a portrait of the founders of a children’s theater company dressed for a performance based on the famous King Arthur Legend. I’m very happy with how it came out. It is carved entirely by hand, in Cherry, and painted with oils. This particular portrait took a long time to create, and my friend who commissioned it has been so patient with me, he’s been an absolute saint. Now that’s it’s done, I’m very happy with how it came out. I think it was worth the wait!

Boskone 63

It was a very busy Valentine’s Day weekend for me. I attended Boskone 63, a science fiction convention held every February in Boston Mass. I displayed my carvings in the art show, was on three panels, and did a carving demo. This was the first time I tried carving in front of an audience, so I was a bit nervous. It was a lot of fun though, and everyone seamed to enjoy the demo. Photos of the demo were very kindly taken by my sister Sarah.

I have a bunch of new artwork to upload into my gallery page. I’ll be doing that in a day or two, so please check back in a few days to see my newest work.

As always, thank you for taking the time to check out my little wood carving blog. I really appreciate it.

Bugbee Craft Fair Starts Tomorrow!

It’s time for the Bugbee Senior Center Annual Holiday Craft Fair. Friday December 12th, from 1 to 5 and Saturday, December 13th, form 9 to 2. I will be selling my hand carved Santa Ornaments. Please check out the links below:

https://www.bugbeecenter.org/craft-fair

2025 Holiday Raffle!

Bugbee Craft Fair

I’ll be back at the Bugbee Holiday Craft Fair again this year. This will be my fourth year there. It will be on Friday December 12th, from 1 to 5 and Saturday December 13th, 9 to 2. Please stop in and say ‘hi.’

https://www.bugbeecenter.org/craft-fair

First Santa of 2025

A sure sign winter is on the way. I’ve started my annual Ornaments Carving blitz for the Bugbee Holiday Craft Fair. More info on that coming soon!

Art Show at Dartmouth Hospital

I’ve been asked to display some of my wood carvings and pyrography at the hospital this summer. I’m really quite honored to be asked to participate in Dartmouth’s arts programming. There will be an opening reception on July 17th. Please feel free to attend if you are free and in the area that evening.

Boskone 62

Cat Wizard. Hand carved pendant in oak, by Jay Trefethen — My display at Boskone 62

Yesterday I set up in the art show at Boskone 62. This included a brand new pendant. A Cat Wizard in oak. This is my very first oak carving. I’m very happy with how it came out.

As a bonus, the freebie table had a whole box of Perry Rhodan novels. Including #53, which has a quote from my friend John. Very cool. I was tempted to take the whole box, but I restrained myself. Somewhat. I did grab a handful! 😀

New Cat Pendant

Hey everyone. Just a quick post to share a new pendant design. I hope you all like it. I also wanted to let everyone know that I will be headed to Boskone next weekend. If any of you will be there, let me know. Once the convention is over, I’ll be adding some new content to my online Art Gallery, including this pendant. I’ll post an update here after I do. I hope everyone is enjoying the winter weather. Personally, I’m ready for Spring!

Bugbee Senior Center Craft Fair

CThis weekend I participated in the Bugbee Senior Center Christmas Craft Fair, in White River Junction. This was my third year attending. It’s starting to feel like visiting friends there, instead of attending a craft fair. A perk of being a regular at the event. I had a great time. Thanks to everyone who came and checked out my work, chatted with me, and bought some artwork.