My name is Richard L. Winget. For nearly 40 years I've been sculpting naturalistic environments for zoos, theme parks, resorts, and private clients around the world. The techniques I use on those projects are the same ones I teach here, and they work at any scale, whether you're building your first backyard water feature or bidding on a full commercial installation.
This library covers everything. DVDs that walk you through complete projects from the ground up, nothing skipped. Videos-on-demand that go deeper into the decision-making and nuance that most instructors skip over. And a free Tips & Tricks series to get you started without spending a dime.
If you're brand new, start with Tips & Tricks. If you're ready to go deeper, browse the store. If you've got a project and a question, reach out directly. I read every message and I'm genuinely easy to get ahold of.
There's a place here for everyone from the first-timer to the seasoned pro. Take a look around.
A free video series from Richard L. Winget
Not everything worth knowing takes an hour to teach. Some of the most valuable things I've learned in nearly 40 years on the job can be shown in under two minutes, and that's exactly what this series is.
Tips & Tricks is free, it's growing, and it's a great place to start if you're new to the craft or just looking to work a little smarter. Short videos, real techniques, no filler.
I have spent decades chasing what nature does naturally and figuring out how to recreate it by hand. The chaos of it is what keeps me hooked. No two rocks are the same. No two trees grow the same way. That unpredictability is exactly what makes this craft so satisfying to learn and so hard to fake badly.
Whether you are building something in your backyard for the first time or you have been doing this professionally for years, I think you will find something useful here. The techniques are the same at every scale. The eye you develop is what changes over time, and that is what I am here to help with.
(Exploring Masada on the edge of the Judean desert, overlooking the Dead Sea.)
Learn from nearly 40 years of hands-on experience, one project at a time.
The Carve-Right video library covers the full process, from initial structure and armature through sculpting, texturing, and color. DVDs take you through complete builds start to finish. Videos-on-demand go deeper into technique, material choices, and the kind of problem-solving that only comes from decades on the job.
Every video includes the real reasoning behind the decisions, not just the steps. Browse the trailers before you buy anything.
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3-Day Workshop June 25-27, 2026 - Waynesboro, VA