Bob Yorburg

Bob Yorburg is a professional woodcarver and restorer based in Schuylerville, NY. His fanciful ornamental carvings have been featured on numerous magazine covers worldwide. Bob earned his B.A. at Wesleyan University, studied design at Harvard Graduate School of Design, Parsons School of Design and the Institute of Architecture and Urban Studies with Peter Eisenman, and he has trained with master carvers. Bob teaches throughout the US and taught wood and metal sculpture at CUNY. His writing includes “Woodcarving Illustrated” and his book “Acanthus Carving & Design” walking carvers through technique and design step by step.