Ron Mineo is an amazing sculptor and teacher now on faculty at Westchester Arts Workshop, a division of SUNY Westchester Community College. His classes, (offering guidance to artists working in stone, wood, or clay) are held in the basement of the White Plains County Center. Here he gives 11 useful pointers regarding sculpture in general.
Chris Pye has been a professional carver for more than 20 years and writes extensively on the subject. His previous books include Lettercarving in Wood, Relief Carving in Wood and Elements of Woodcarving.