Custom Orders

Custom orders can be placed via e-mail, during any of our shows, over the phone and up to one month before a special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary or Christmas. We can't match a carving to your drapery (believe me - people have asked!) but the artist will carve any type of wildlife in any natural attitude that you like.

About Michigan Woodcarver

I want to introduce my dad to you as I know he won't do himself justice. - American Nanny

Michigan artist, John O'Leary was introduced to wood carving in 1985. He has studied the carving techniques of such masters as Jim Wicks, Willie McDonald and Pietro Vinotti. John's carving style ranges from life-like carvings to antique and folk art carvings. Collectors throughout the United States, as well as Europe and Africa, have enjoyed his works.

John teaches wood carving in his specially outfitted studio. His humor and teaching style draw students who travel as much as three hours each way for his weekly woodcarving classes. And this is in the middle of a Michigan winter! If you're interested in attending one of his classes you're welcome to send him an email.

John and his wife Jody (my mom) own Homestead Wood Shop in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Gallery visits are by appointment only although if you're driving by and see John's truck you're welcome to stop in. If you'd like to make sure John will be around when you visit the gallery send him an email with the dates you'll be in town.

Homestead Woodshop Wildlife Carvings

Homestead Woodshop, located in Eaton Rapids, Michigan is home base for master woodcarver John O'Leary. O'Leary's wildlife carvings decorate the homes of collectors throughout the U.S., Europe, Africa & England.

Styles of his carvings range from life-like to antique reproduction & folk art. Take a step back in time as you browse through our on-line gallery. We hope you'll enjoy our wildlife carvings as well as our diaramas.

You're also welcome to visit our gallery, located at 10954 Plains Hwy., Eaton Rapids, MI. Call 517-663-1645 for directions, to make sure we'll be in when you come by, or to place a custom order.

Custom orders can be placed via e-mail, during any of our shows, over the phone and up to one month before a special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary or Christmas. We can't match a carving to your drapery (believe me - people have asked!) but the artist will carve any type of wildlife in any natural attitude that you like.