Chainsaw Carver To Create Sculptures At Ty Mawr Over Easter

Simon with one of his creations.

Visitors to Ty Mawr country park are in for a treat this Easter as award winning chainsaw carver Simon O’Rourke creates a giant bug to install in the park’s Minibeast Woods.

Simon creates wonderful sculptures from large tree trunks and will be creating 3 carvings from trunks up to 2 metres long including a caterpillar sculpture.

He will be at the park from 10.00am to 4.00pm between the 10 and 13 April and everyone is welcome to see his creations come together.

Simon, who lives in Wrexham, has been producing award winning carvings from standing trees and waste timbers for over 7 years.

His background of illustration, graphic design and tree surgery have allowed him to use a heavy duty chainsaw in a uniquely creative way.

He has worked with schools, local and national authorities, companies and individuals, producing large and small scale wood sculptures.

Simon said: “I am looking forward to working locally and in such a stunning location. I hope lots of visitors come to see the sculptures coming together and I know everyone will enjoy the end result.”

Telephone 01978 822780 for further details about the event.