After a career in the environmental field, Nancy Streeter continues her interest in nature by recreating wildlife in wood. Her animal creations, caught in motion, sometimes whimsical, sometimes realistic, provide a peek into nature. During the holidays she turns to creating unique Santas and other holiday works.

Starting woodcarving in her mid-life, she is self-taught and has no formal artistic training. Her creations are each unique and require many hours of work to be completed.

Nancy has been carving for 15 years

Nancy serves on the board of the Heritage Craft Center of the Eastern Panhandle, Inc., in Martinsburg, WV. There she provides administration for the all-volunteer organization, demonstrates at local events, and instructs woodcarving classes. Past President, she currently serves as Vice President and heads the Education Committee—scheduling, and developing heritage craft classes.

Nancy is one of 20 artisans selected to participate in the annual Over the Mountain Studio Tour in Jefferson County, WV. She is currently in her third year with this tour.

Nancy’s goals for the future include continuing to teach students in the craft of woodcarving. She really enjoys watching the student’s creativity bloom as they work with the wood. As opportunities arise, she also continues to increase her knowledge and ability through professional workshops and courses.