Hello Chris,
Welcome to the group. I’ve just been part of it a couple weeks myself. I’m in Oklahoma, USA. I have a daughter & family in Cheltenham. My wife & I had a trip to the UK scheduled just as the travel bans kicked in but we hope to make it later this year.
I’ve done a little bit of carving, mainly whimsies, for over 10 years but this is the first chip carving I’ve done. I’m enjoying it. I’m sure you will too. Marty has a very good teaching method.
David Wilkins
P.S. I’m not yet on the community section. Plan on doing that soon.