Woodcarving Family
Background
My great grandfather, Elder E. Weader (pictured above), started woodcarving after he retired from 42 years of being a school teacher. His passion and hobby has passed down through the generations. Elder was asked when he was retiring if he had a hobby. At the time, he did not have any hobbies; but by chance he became aware of an opening of a woodcarving class. He was skeptical at first, but after he attended the first class, he realized how enjoyable woodcarving can be; and "the rest is history".
My grandfather Edwin L. Weader has also done very detailed wood carvings. One of his carvings is shown of cattails. He enjoys doing nature, relief carvings, owls, dogwood flowers, and duck decoys.
Drawing on the legacy of my great-grandfather, our work is
a celebration of craftsmanship and skill passed down through generations. Picking up the "knife" in May of 2016, the tools
that Andrew is using hold a special place in his heart since they
were Elder's tools. It helps Andrew to remember his great
grandfather and the time spent in his wood shop in his basement
it is a time Andrew will cherishes and thankful for that time with him.
Andrew spent many days with his grandfather Edwin, as well in his
wood shop watching him work on the latest duck, owl or even his
Bonsai plants.
Andrew uses traditional hand woodcarving tools to create items that are truly one of a kind.
Many other family members have done different types of wood working, but I have a love for wood carving (planning, imagining, shaping and finishing). It is relaxing and enjoyable.
My hope is that everyone enjoys my carvings as much as I enjoy doing them. This is helping to keep not only the family tradition going, but the memories alive.
Get to Know Us
At 3G Woodcarver, LLC, we specialize in the art of woodcarving. We create unique and one-of-a-kind pieces of art that will be cherished for years to come. Our passion lies in the craftsmanship and detail that goes into each piece, and we take pride in the quality of our work. We invite you to explore our site and discover the beauty of woodcarving.
It is truly an honor and a blessing to be enjoying the art of woodcarving. My daughter loves to give her comments about the items before they are painted and my wife has the final approval after it has been painted.
About
My name is Andrew S. Benner
Hello! I am a 3rd Generation wood carver from McClure, Pennsylvania. All of the products that I make are hand made and one of a kind. This website is showcasing my woodcarvings through the years.
I loves spending time with his wife Gabrielle, daughter Amelia and Golden Retriever Cooper.
I'm a graduate of Midd-West High School, SUN Area Technical School and ITT Technical Institute (Majored in Computer Aided Drafting & Design.
I has served on the McClure Borough Council since 2011. Presently serving as Borough President and have been since 2012. In 2019, I was elected to my third term on the council.
I have served several times at Sunday school superintendent at my church. Let me know if you ever want to come to church; Samuel's Church.
In addition, I served as the chairman for the McClure Sesquicentennial Celebration in 2017 and was the main collaborator of the history book about McClure Borough and West Beaver Township, Snyder County.
Member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Sunbury Camp #503; Sons of the American Legion McClure Squadron #942; board member of the McClure Union Cemetery Association, serve on the McClure Volunteer Fire Company Fireman's Relief Association.
My main job is working for a Civil Engineering firm called Rettew and have been there since October 2008, where I am a Civil Designer. In August of 2018, I decided to make this hobby of wood carving into a business. Then August 1, 2023, I launched a new business called Higher Ground Digital Creations designing websites, logos, business cards and more.
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