Wayne Barton

Wayne Barton is an American-born professional woodcarver. Wayne took his formal training in Brienz, Switzerland, the woodcarving center of that country. He has been the driving force of the recognition and renaissance chip carving has enjoyed in North America this past quarter century. Wayne is the founder of The Alpine School of Woodcarving, Ltd., the oldest establishment in North America specializing in, and dedicated to the education, training, teaching, and encouragement of chip carving. He teaches at a variety of other venues including colleges, clubs, institutions, and organizations across the United States, Canada, and in Switzerland.