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 third-generation woodcarver from McClure, Pennsylvania. Every piece I create is handcrafted and one of a kind. This website showcases my woodcarvings over the years.

Beyond my craft, I cherish spending time with my wife, Gabrielle, our daughter, Amelia, and our Golden Retrievers, Cooper 1 & Cooper 2.

I am a graduate of Midd-West High School, SUN Area Technical School, and ITT Technical Institute, where I majored in Computer-Aided Drafting & Design.

Since 2011, I have served on the McClure Borough Council and have held the position of Borough President since 2012. In 2023, I was re-elected for my fourth term.

I have also been actively involved in my church, serving multiple times as Sunday School Superintendent and server on church council as Trustee. If you're ever interested in visiting, I'd love to invite you to Samuel's Church.

In 2017, I served as chairman for the McClure Sesquicentennial Celebration and played a key role in compiling the history book on McClure Borough and West Beaver Township, Snyder County.

Additionally, I am a member of:

Sons of the American Legion, McClure Squadron #942
McClure Union Cemetery Association (Board Member)
McClure Volunteer Fire Company Fireman’s Relief Association

Professionally, I have worked as a Civil Designer for Rettew, a civil engineering firm, since October 2008. In August 2018, I turned my passion for wood carving into a business. Then, on August 1, 2023, I launched Higher Ground Digital Creations, offering website design, logos, business cards, and more.