Faculty Profile for Wayne Hill

Wayne Hill

Haliburton School of The Arts

Wayne Hill, a lifelong woodcarver and musician, has carved over 350 totem poles and masks. He has been the recipient of many carving awards, along with Jimi McKee, inlcuding First Prize - 1998 Isle Morada Art Show, Florida and Second Prize - The Best in North America, 1999 Key West Old Island Days, and Lifetime Achievement Award, 1996 from Andy Mitchell, MP, Gravenhurst. He has recently completed a collection of totem poles and a massive arch for the "Bass Pro Shop" in the Vaughn Mills Mall, and a totem pole for the city of Orillia featured in the Orillia Opera House. His newly published book, Carve Your Own Totem Pole, has just been released. He has also served on the board of directors for the Muskoka Arts Guild M.A.C. www.totempolecarving.webs.com

Instructor for:

• Totem Mask
• Totem Pole Carving