THE CARVING SHOP |
645 East LaSalle Street, Suite 3 Somonauk, IL 60552 (815)498-9290 Fax - (815)498-9249 Mon.-Sat. 9:00 - 5:00 C.S.T. |
The Carving Shop features the work of Joe Dillett, Master Craftsman, and specializes in custom hand carved heirlooms for the family, church and architectural carvings. We work from your designs, or ours, to create an awesome look that only hand carving can achieve.All wood is seasoned. All work is protected with a finish that will last many years. All work is guaranteed. Free estimates provided upon request. The listed cost reflects retail prices. If you can come to The Carving Shop for pick up, you will save the S & H charges, and get wholesale prices for considerable savings. Call (815)498-9290 during business hours for more information.
News Release on August 30, 2010 Benefit for the Sandwich Opera House
The
Here is what’s happening. Beginning at the 2010 Sandwich Fair (Sept.
8-12), I
will be carving a fireplace mantel featuring a picture of the Sandwich Opera
House, along with many of the other historic buildings in Sandwich Illinois.
This mantel will be raffled off, ending with the drawing at the Opera
House January 2011. Realizing not everyone has a place to put a mantel, I will be
offering the winner a choice of the mantel (retail value $2,250) or $1,500 cash.
Other prizes will also be included in the raffle for second and third place
(donated by other supporters). Ticket donations are $5 each or 3 tickets for
$10. Tickets will be on sale at the
Also, you have the opportunity to purchase a piece of
The
The Sandwich Opera House is
on Facebook at: Thank you, Joe Dillett
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Custom Work |
FAMILY HISTORY MANTELS |
ARCHITECTURE |
RELIGIOUS |
PLAQUES |
SIGNS |
American Farm Bureau Project, Washington, D.C. September, 2003 |
Joe Dillett's Mantel Carving Featured on WGN-TV, Channel 9, Chicago on 10/18/03 |
Info on CARVING Magazine, Premiered Jan. 2003 |
The Chicago Tribune, Tribwest, November 20, 2002 Article "Event Showcases a Master In His Element: Wood" |
The Wall Street Journal, Startup Journal, November 20, 2002 Article "'Tis the Season to Profit From Homemade Crafts" |
Kudos, Links and Information |
Clay
Pottery
My Favorite Pottery |
Joe Dillett is now working with clay pottery and calls his finished products, "My Favorite Pottery". Below are links to three instructional videos by Joe. Spray Gun "Joe's Easy Spray System".
File size is 142,350 kb. Small Bat "Joe's Compact Bat System".
File size is 62,882 kb. Joe's Drying System.
File size is 58.6 MB. |
Contact Joe Dillett:
Phone: (815)498-9290, Fax: (815)498-9249
E-Mail:
jdillett@thecarvingshop.net
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