The idea of Fairy Glen Studio was conceptualized when Rick decided he wanted to make what he wanted rather than what other people thought they wanted. The first wood carving was born at the beginning of 2014 with a sculpture that is called DNA. We only use reclaimed wood for our carvings.
From there we progressed to animals inspired by David Attenborough documentaries. The attraction to the shape of the long and fluid birds is what inspired the Canada Goose Collection. In 2019, the Penguin Collection was curated and thus began a search for the perfect wood grain. The Penguins were done originally in purple heart wood. From there we started experimenting with other animals and humans.
These were all carved in the Fairy Glen Studio in Qualicum Beach, BC. Originally the carvings were an experiment and enjoyed by family and friends at the family property. However, these prototypes then evolved into an idea of carving more sculptures to spread the joy.
We are called Fairy Glen because it is the property in Tasmania where Rick and Sandra were married in 1972. This magical place inspired the naming of the family property in Qualicum Beach where extended family and friends gather and thus the Fairy Glen Studio was born.
Magic continues to be made at Fairy Glen.