ABOUT PETER

Wood carvings

BEAUTIFUL WOOD CARVINGS

For astonishing wooden artwork and tree sculptures, contact Peter Leadbeater. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.

BEAUTIFUL WOOD CARVINGS

For astonishing wooden artwork and tree sculptures, contact Peter Leadbeater. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.
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About Peter

As part of my degree prior to me becoming a bespoke wood sculptor, I was taught how to use a chainsaw; little did I know that this skill would take me up and down the country creating chainsaw sculptures for private clients, Michelin starred restaurants, schools and local authorities.
Chainsaw carving is a very versatile art form. From a standing tree trunk to a lump of timber or a planked board, all can be worked to make beautiful wooden sculptures for both indoor and outdoor use. My commissioned work over the last 20+ years has ranged from 8-metre-tall totem carvings to free standing items and collections, with water features and bespoke benches somewhere in between. 
I hope you enjoy looking at my work and if you would like to contact me, please do call.
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Completed commissions

  • Projects from 2011

    Two carved book shaped frames for information display boards- commissioned for the Human Nature Garden

     by Horsham in Bloom and Horsham Borough Council.


    A series of sculptures for the ‘Stories from the Folly’ sculpture trail at East Carlton park- commissioned by Corby Borough Council

    • A 5 metre long sit-on dragon
    • 10 story telling plinths
    • A 3 metre tall carved doorway set in the parkland. Spring 2011
    • A series of sculptures for two playgrounds in Basildon - commissioned by Basildon Town Council
    • A sit-on sheep
    • A sit-on snail
    • A castle totem
    • A sculpted root seat
    • A carved tree door
    • 3 tree houses

    Petanque seating project- commissioned by the University of Kent at Canterbury



    A sweet chestnut leaf seat commissioned by Shorewood Country Park



    Whale's tail seat commissioned by private clients


  • Projects from 2010

    Winter 2010

    Outdoor class room. This project was designed and made with the help from members of the conservation society at the university of Kent at Canterbury commissioned by the University of Kent at Canterbury


    Winter 2010

    Sculptural flat bread holders commissioned by Pied a Terre


    Autumn 2010

    Sculpture of Simon of Cyrene Helping Jesus


    Early autumn 2010

    Carving of representations of super foods for the Human Nature Garden in Horsham – commissioned by Horsham in Bloom and Horsham Borough Council.


    Late Summer 2010

    2nd Stage of the East Carlton Park Folly – Commissioned by Corby Borough Council


    Late summer 2010

    East Carlton Park wood spirit 8-metre-tall carving, the design of which came out of some workshops with local children – commissioned by Corby Borough Council with funding from ‘Money for Youth’


    Summer 2010

    A series of large-scale sculptures for a sculpture trail in Campton Wood in Bedfordshire – 

    commissioned by Central Bedfordshire Council

    Campton and Chicksands 6-metre tall heritage totem

    Shefford 6-metre tall heritage totem

    Squirrel bench

    Campton monk

    Campton deer

    Summer 2010

    A series of large-scale sculptures for a Sculpture trail in Campton wood in Bedfordshire – 

    commissioned by Central Bedfordshire Council.


    Spring 2010

    Stage 1 of the East Carlton Park Folly – commissioned by Corby Borough Council


    Early Spring 2010

    A series of 9 carved benches based on logos – commissioned by Phonex Housing Association


  • Frojects from 2000-2009

    Christmas 2009

    A series of bread baskets – commissioned by Pied a Terre


    Winter 2009

    Cheese Board – Commissioned by Pied a Terre, 2-star Michelin restaurant, Charlotte Street, London


    Summer 2009

    Youth Culture – Commissioned by Meols Cop Youth Centre, Southport


    Spring 2009

    Memorial Sculpture – Commissioned by Medway Council


    Spring 2006

    ‘Carmelite Friar’ – Commissioned by Maldon Town Council


    Spring 2004

    ‘Leaves Standing’ – Commissioned by Ashford Borough Council


    Spring 2003

    ‘Log Lizard’ – Commissioned by Cambridge City Council Parks Division*


    Summer 2002

    ‘Tree Tumblers’ – Commissioned by Cambridge City Council Parks Division*


    Spring 2002

    ‘Easter Rabbit’ – Commissioned by C.R.A.C.A and Cambridge City Centre Management*


    Autumn 2001

    ‘Wizard Trees’ – Commissioned by private clients*


    Spring 2001

    ‘Abstract’ – Commissioned by Cambridge City Council Works Department


    Summer 2000

    ‘The Picnic’ – Commissioned by Cambridge City Council Parks Department** These sculptures were collaborative projects with the sculptor Tina Ashdown

  • Events, Exhibitions and Galleries

    Chainsaw events

    I have been demonstrating chainsaw carving at various shows and events throughout the UK since 2004.


    Exhibitions and galleries

    I have taken part in numerous solo and joint exhibitions since 1998, and supply work to various galleries in the South East. I have also had work featured on T.V. and in several national magazines over the last ten years.


    Education and trainings

    B.A. (Hons) Furniture Design & Craftsmanship from Buckinghamshire Chiltern University College 1995 – 1998 Holder of NPTC Chainsaw certificates CS30 and CS3.

Galleries

Testimonials

Hardly a day has gone by since you completed the work when people have said how good it is. Many I’ve never seen before having come into the garden and have said how delightful it is and how much it has enhanced the neighbourhood. I am equally delighted and feel the project was very worthwhile.
-    John Snoad

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