Charlie Huie

Santas take over when Charlie Huie is at work. He cuts and shapes Santas into the handles of old tools, kitchen utensils, and just about anything else that can be carved. Rather than whittle the wood into the shape of Santas, Charlie allows the shape of the handle to dictate the design. He preserves as much of the original handle as possible; if it is painted, he works around the existing color, or if the wood is in good condition, he uses very little paint.

Finding the right item is as important as the actual carving, and as a result, the array of Santa-embellished items is both interesting and broad. His ‘recycled’ Santas give new life to just about anything.