Cades Cove & Smoky Mountains
Wood carvers and craftsmen and women are one of the best things about East Tennessee. In Townsend and around Gatlinburg are some of the finest crafts and arts around. Here are a few samples.
Carving is an art, but one that can be learned, practiced, cussed or enjoyed by anyone at almost any age. Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers owner Mac Proffitt carves a quick face out of basswood in less than 10 minutes.
http://www.woodcarvers.com for more info. (c) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton
Carving is an art, but one that can be learned, practiced, cussed or enjoyed by anyone at almost any age. Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers owner Mac Proffitt carves a quick face out of basswood in less than 10 minutes.
http://www.woodcarvers.com for more info. (c) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton