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Fan Carver's World
A bit about us:
Sally and David Nye are world-renowned for their dedication to preserve and share the Old World folk art of fan-carving along with its rich and meaningful symbolism throughout the many cultures that it influenced.
Because of their passion for books, history, and research, when a fan bird crossed their path, it was natural for them to want to know more. They took up the chase, and their story is like a continuing saga. The more they learned about fan-carving, the deeper it drew them in. It led them to another continent, across mountain ranges, and, truly, through Europe’s back door.
Because fan-carving is an Old World folk art that was almost lost, information was scarce. In their search for information and with the help of museums and universities associated with the folk arts …fan-carving is now enjoying a renaissance. Due to the fan carvers of today, it will live on …fan-carving books.
Because of their passion for books, history, and research, when a fan bird crossed their path, it was natural for them to want to know more. They took up the chase, and their story is like a continuing saga. The more they learned about fan-carving, the deeper it drew them in. It led them to another continent, across mountain ranges, and, truly, through Europe’s back door.
Because fan-carving is an Old World folk art that was almost lost, information was scarce. In their search for information and with the help of museums and universities associated with the folk arts …fan-carving is now enjoying a renaissance. Due to the fan carvers of today, it will live on …fan-carving books.
"It is an honor and a privilege for us to share with you our love of fan-carving. May the dove of peace protect your family and bring health and happiness to your home."
...Sally and David Nye
Contact Fan Carver’s World
Thank you for your interest in woodcarving. Please contact Fan Carver’s World if you have any questions or comments.
Address 2160 66th St.
Fennville, MI 49408
Service Area
Worldwide
Phone(269) 543-4755
Learn about the Schwarz Castle
Sally Nye’s great-grandfather, George Michael Schwarz, was a German immigrant who came to America as a ‘tailor,’ settled in Chicago, Illinois, and then moved his family to Holland, Michigan. It was here, in the dunes of Macatawa/Holland that he built a unique home …a small Castle. The same yellow castle that L. Frank Baum wrote about in The Wizard of Oz …as Baum’s summer home was on a nearby dune.
Click on the image of the Castle to learn more about George Michael Schwarz …his life and his castle.
Next, see the fascinating connection between Macatawa/Holland, Michigan, and the Wizard of Oz. L. Frank Baum penned The Wizard of Oz (or at least parts of it) from his summer cottage in Macatawa, Michigan. The Castle that Sarolyn (Sally) Nye’s great-grandfather, George Michael Schwarz, built & very briefly lived in, is part of the OZ storyline.
Next, see the fascinating connection between Macatawa/Holland, Michigan, and the Wizard of Oz. L. Frank Baum penned The Wizard of Oz (or at least parts of it) from his summer cottage in Macatawa, Michigan. The Castle that Sarolyn (Sally) Nye’s great-grandfather, George Michael Schwarz, built & very briefly lived in, is part of the OZ storyline.
Click photo to see the six-page “German Life” magazine article. (June/July 2020 issue) Georg Michael Schwarz, His Castle, and the Emerald City in The Wizard of Oz” by Robert A. Selig.
Click on the headstone to see how an ancestral monument is created …from selection to installation.
Click the image of Oz characters to watch.
Video …Origin of Oz: Macatawa/Holland, Michigan — inspiration for The wonderful Wizard of Oz …an amazing 4-part documentary by award-winning Brent Ashcroft of WZZM.
Address 2160 66th St.
Fennville, MI 49408
Phone(269) 543-4755
Service Area
Worldwide
Emailsally@fancarversworld.com