Wings & Windsors – Handcrafted Birds and Windsor Chairs ~ Made in Maine

Jeffrey S. Fister, DMD

Woodcarver

Growing up, Dr. Fister spent significant time with his grandfather, a master carpenter, who introduced him to woodworking. From the age of 11 or 13, his grandfather taught him about woodgrain, finishing techniques, cabinetmaking, and woodworking. While his grandfather was his first mentor, Dr. Fister emphasizes the critical role his dental and surgical training played in honing his craft. The eye-hand coordination developed through his professional work mirrors the precision required in woodcarving, with his carving tools functioning much like a surgical drill, even compatible with the same burs he used in his daily practice with handpieces.

Dr. Fister has earned multiple awards for his woodcarving throughout Maine and New England, showcasing his talent and dedication. His work was featured in an exhibit at the Messler Gallery in Rockport, Maine, further cementing his reputation in the woodworking community. In April 2026, he will compete in the prestigious Ward World Carving Competition in Ocean City, Maryland, a testament to his skill and commitment to his craft.

Jeffrey S. Fister, DMD

Woodcarver

FISTER GALLERY

For over 35 years, Dr. Jeffrey S. Fister, DMD, practiced privately and served as Staff Educator for oral and maxillofacial surgery at Penobscot Community Health Center in Bangor, Maine. He now channels his extensive skill and experience into his passion for woodcarving, with all but a few of his pieces being 100% hand-carved. Growing up, Dr. Fister spent significant time with his grandfather, a master carpenter, who introduced him to woodworking. From the age of 11 or 13, his grandfather taught him about woodgrain, finishing techniques, cabinetmaking, and woodworking. While his grandfather was his first mentor, Dr. Fister emphasizes the critical role his dental and surgical training played in honing his craft. The eye-hand coordination developed through his professional work mirrors the precision required in woodcarving, with his carving tools functioning much like a surgical drill, even compatible with the same burs he used in his daily practice with handpieces. Dr. Fister has earned multiple awards for his woodcarving throughout Maine and New England, showcasing his talent and dedication. His work was featured in an exhibit at the Messler Gallery in Rockport, Maine, further cementing his reputation in the woodworking community. In April 2026, he will compete in the prestigious Ward World Carving Competition in Ocean City, Maryland, a testament to his skill and commitment to his craft.

FISTER GALLERY

I like putting character into my birds. I want them to be animated, as if they're saying something to the person who owns them. I try to make them active, not passive, so you feel the motion.

- Jeff Fister

Dr. Jeffrey S. Fister resides in Maine with his wife, Barbara.

Dr. Jeffrey S. Fister resides in Maine
with his wife, Barbara.

I'm a retired OMS. I actually never thought I would completely retire, but here I am. I get up at 4:30 every morning, go out to my shop and work on birds. And I've been teaching my two oldest grandsons how to carve. My wife Barbara loves the work I do. We have a connection. She makes a wool appliqué for each bird. She uses pieces of old wool and puts a picture on it that can be placed under the bird.

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