Chainsaw Carving Demonstrations

The Wisconsin Sport Show was proud to bring World Renowned Chainsaw Carver, Jamie Doeren, to the 2013 event at the Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center on March 15th, 16th, and 17th. 

With over 20 years of experience in sculpture, Jamie Doeren is a talented artist, with an ever-growing list of accomplishments and artistic achievements.  Probably best known for his chainsaw art, he has been perfecting the skill, since he first began experimenting with a chainsaw back in 1989.  And after many hours of persistent practice and relentless trial-and-error testing, it wasn’t long before his rough cut-outs began taking more realistic shapes and people began to not only notice his work but also offer good prices for it.  So began the career of this self-taught master of chainsaw sculpture.  Jamie went on to write two books on chainsaw carving – “Chainsaw Carving a Bear – A Complete Step-By-Step Guide” in 2003 and “Chainsaw Carving an Eagle” with Dennis Roghair in 2004.  He also became a respected contender in several international chainsaw carving competitions, winning three world championships and four national titles.  Jamie is also credited with the creation of the United Chainsaw Carver’s Guild in 2002. 

Throughout his career, Jamie has expanded his expertise and skill through his studies abroad, working directly under other masters of the trade.  He has spent substantial time in Europe, doing commission jobs and collaborating with other masters of sculpture – honing his skills and expanding his repertoire of sculpture technique.  He offers quarterly chainsaw carving classes at his studio in Abrams, and he occasionally teaches some classes in Germany as well.