In 2014 Mike Painter created a carving of Our Lady for us. We were lucky enough to be involved in the project from the maquette stage to completion. See below a selection of photos including some helpers who had a go carving, under Mike's expert instruction.
Our beautiful carving was blessed by Bishop Peter in November 2014 and can be seen in The Emmaus Room.
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Mike Painter and the completed carving
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A few of us involved in the project and guests sharing in our celebration
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Bishop Peter blesses our carving
We were very fortunate to have Bishop Peter join us on the very day Mike Painter delivered our carving. Bishop Peter celebrated Mass with us and blessed the carving.
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Our Lady
The carving in the morning sun before Bishop Peter's blessing
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The carving starts to take form, with help from Mr Davis
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Mr Davis carved that bit there
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The wood is glued together
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Lime wood - the beginning of the carving
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