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CEDAR FAN CARVING, traditional folk art of Michigan lumberjacks


by Glen Van Antwerp and Family

from the "Choppin's" near Tustin, Michigan

Glen VanAntwerp

Photo: Mary Whalen for the Michigan Traditional Arts Program

I'm Glen Van Antwerp. I do cedar fans-a traditional carving style that creates a delicate fan from just one solid piece of cedar.


I learned from my father and grandfather. I taught my children and I hope to teach my grandchildren someday.