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Ozarks Woodcarving
Seminar

Come Wood Carve in the Ozarks of Southern Missouri

 

 

 

Instructors
CLASS DESCRIPTION - MARCH 18TH - MARCH 22ND, 2024

CLASSES WILL BE HELD FROM 8:30AM TO 4:30PM with a break for lunch.**

NOTE: If you think you might need a light, bring one!

 

Instructor
Class Description
RELIEF CARVING

 

 

ENGLER, JOHN

John Engler
Cost $325+ blank ($40-$50)
Class Project: Relief Carving, choice of projects
Tools:  Safety glove, V-tools, knives, skews, flat gouges, fishtail gouges, and assortment of standard gouges. John's class will be a lesson in medium depth relief carving.  Beginner to advanced carvers are welcome .  No experience is necessary. Students will have a choice of subject matter including architectural, animal, and Christmas themes. No drawing will be required of the student as the subject is already on the piece of wood. Sizes of projects range from 9" x 12" to 12 " x 16" with a few larger projects available if desired. Students work at their own pace with both group and individual instruction.   If time allows, a watercolor painting class will follow.  John provides the paints and brushes for the students to purchase. View John's carvings at www.johnenglerwoodcarving.com. 
Project Sample Thumbnails:  (and many to choose from)

 
  Lighthouse   Truck in Barn   Truck in Field   Barn with Cement Walls
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BECIC, IZO


Izo Becic
Cost $325 + blank
Class Project: Architectural Carving or students's choice.
Izo is an award winning European trained Master Carver. His carving specialty is the restoration and duplication of altars, statues, antique furniture and architectural detail.  Designs will be set up in the blank by Izo. Tools required are: gouges, mallet and at least two or four clamps for holding the blank. Izo will have some tools for loan and to sell. You will be proud of your carving and walk away with knowledge from the Master. Izo will call each student to verify project blank choice. Blanks could be in butternut, basswood or black walnut.

Blanks range from $60 up.

Project Sample Thumbnails:

   acanthus   Castle   Green Man   Horse
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Instructor
Class Description
HUMAN REALISTIC
 

HOOD, VIC

Vic Hood

Vic Hood
Cost $295+ blank ($70 - $90.00)
Class Project: Large American Indian Bust
Tools: Safety glove, medium to large mallet gouges.   Vic’s class is amazing.  You will not be carving from a blank, but rather a butternut log.  Vic will rough out your log with a chain saw.  Your job will be to have an idea of your project when you come to class.  You may carve any subject you desire as long as it is a bust carving.  Vic will help you design your project. Vic started carving in 1991 and has won over 100 awards.  Contact Vic at vhood@leatherwoodinc.com.  Vic is the president of a unique building corporation that specializes in restoration of historic buildings. 
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MOORE, PAT

Pat Moore

Pat Moore
Cost $325 + blank
Class Project: Open Carving Class

Tools: Safety glove, hand and palm tools (NO POWER)  Students may bring a light if they desire.  Pat will be teaching an open carving class from one of her collection of over 40 rough outs. Projects include Santas, Indians, caricatures, birds, dragon, and others.  This class is designed  with each student's individual needs in mind!  Work on what you would like help on, such as laying out faces, fur, hair texture or just completing a project. Pat enjoys teaching and goes through many aspects of anatomy and techniques  concentrating on how to simplify your steps making your carving experience both enjoyable and efficient.  If you have any questions you can contact Pat at 1-800-825-2657 or email her at info@roughouts.com
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  072  Indians 835-836-837  Cougar Head 851  Christmas Santa 857  St. Nick 869
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CORDELL, JANET DENTON

Janet Denton Cordell

Janet Denton Cordell
Cost $270 + blank
Class Project: Open Carving
Tools: Safety glove, large veiners with deep sweeps, a good selection of palm or mallet tools. Janet is a member of a family of woodcarvers with a combined total of over 200 years of woodcarving experience. She is recognized by the state of Arkansas as a master woodcarver, both for her skill in a large variety of subject material, and her focus on teaching others to share in woodcarving themselves. 
This is a class with an open format, so you will need to contact Janet to make sure the project you want is available. You can carve the subject of your choice, with certain restrictions, so check first.  Janet will bring a large variety of roughouts, ranging from animals to humans, but other subject materials are also available as band sawn blanks. Prices for projects vary. Contact Janet to discuss your project at email: janet_cordell@yahoo.com

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Instructor

Class Description
REALISTIC ANIMALS

EDWARDS, DEBBE


Debbe Edwards
Cost $320 + blank ($40 to $55)
Class Project: Project To Be Determined
Tools: Safety glove, wood burner, paints, knife, #3 and #5 gouges, 1/2" and 1/4" U gouges, and veiners in sizes 3/16", 1mm and 2mm. Debbe's class is a learning experience combined with fun. Her class will focus on anatomy, expression and mood, muscle structure, hair texture, movement, and painting to create the realism for which she is known.  Much attention is also given to expression, thus putting life in your animal's eyes.  Debbe teaches through a combination of group discussions along with individual instruction.

Debbe Edwards has been teaching woodcarving classes for 27 years.  She began carving in 1990, and has won numerous Blue Ribbon and Best of Show awards at Woodcarving Shows and Fine Art Shows.  Debbe is nationally known for her realistic animals.  Classes are taught through group demonstration, and individual help.

You can view some of her works on her website:  www.debbeedwards.com
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Instructor

Class Description
BIRDS

 

GUGE, JOSH

Josh Guge

Josh Guge
Cost: $425 + Material/Supply Fee $5 (Wood, eyes, etc.)
Class Project: Carve a Killdeer (Students can choose from a full-scale or 1/2 scale cutout)
Josh will teach a Killdeer. Josh will do a series of demonstrations that will teach the students every aspect of carving and painting a realistic bird.  Josh is going to cover the intricacies of creating a soft feathered realistic look that has made him a much sought-after instructor.  Josh will have a study cast for this project that will be provided to use throughout the class.  A tool list for the class can be found at
https://gugeinstitute.com/classes/wood-carving/bird-carving/

The material or supply fee $45. A study cast can also be purchased if desired. If you have any questions, please call Josh at 224-629-0581 or email josh@gugeinstitute.com.


  Killdeer
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Instructor

Class Description
CARICATURES

 

LANDEN, RANDY

Randy Landen

Randy Landen
Cost $275 + blanks $28-$40)
Class Project: Caricature Carving for all carving levels.

Randy will be teaching caricature carving for levels, beginner through advanced. Students can pick from a variety of different roughouts for the class. Roughout prices range from $28-$40. Class includes instruction on painting with water-based acrylics and antiquing techniques.

Project Sample Thumbnails: (and many more)
Dorkfish
Dorkfish
Lucky
Lucky
Beer Time
Beer Time
1st Day
1st Day

Biker
Biker
Cowboy
Cowboy
Hillbilly
Hillbilly
Santa
Santa
Bath 5 cents
Bath 5 cents
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Instructor
Class Description
CHIP CARVING - WOOD BURNING
 

HALBROOK, CAROLYN


Carolyn Halbrook
Cost $300 + blanks $2.00-$75.00
Class Project - Various Chip Carving and Wood Burning Projects for Beginner and Advanced
Beginning chip carvers will do a practice board (included with the class) to learn how to hold the knife and learn many basic cuts, including four different types of rosettes. Lettering instructions are also available. There is a very large assortment of projects to choose from, from small ornaments to boxes, clocks, plates of different sizes and many more items, both functional and decorative. These come in various skill levels, from beginning to advanced. Classes have many group demonstrations, as well as frequent one on one instruction.

Beginning wood burning students will also have the opportunity to do a practice board to get familiar with the different tips and the different effects possible with each one.  5” x 7” and 8” x 10”  boards of Italian Poplar will be available for projects as well as all of the ornaments, boxes, plates, etc. There will be many demonstrations and one on one instructions. 

Chip carvers will need a sharp chip carving knife. If you don’t already have one and you would like, I will help you choose a knife  when you get to class. Wood burners will need a wood burner with a small assortment of tips, usually about three. A light will be very helpful. My
Email address is: jchalbrook@comcast.net.   Website: www.carolynsartworks.com.  If you have any questions about the class, knives, project, etc. please email Carolyn.
Project Sample Thumbnails:  ( many more to chose from)

      Barn  Hub
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SCHREPFER, BOB

Bob Schrepfer

Robert (Bob) Schrepfer
Cost $270 + cost of blank ($40 - $50)
Class Project: Carving Hand Mirror Relief or Chip Carving

Tools: Safety glove, sharp carving tools, V-tools, knives, gouges ( #3, 5, 7, 9 – ranging in sizes from 1/8” to 5/8”), veiners ( 2,3,4,5 mm). Both hand and palm tools are helpful (NO POWER). It would be good for each carver to have a bench hook, non-slip matting, white and black graphite paper, pencil and pen. Students may bring a light if they prefer. This class is shallow to medium relief or chip carving. Beginners with some knowledge of carving to advanced are welcome. The wood type blanks are made from range from basswood, butternut, eastern red cedar, cherry, black walnut and tulip poplar. Occasionally other varieties are red oak, white oak, hickory and maple. Blanks are sanded smooth and ready to carve. Students have a choice of flowers, humming bird and vine or butterfly and flower patterns to trace onto their choice of mirror blank. If students would prefer to use their own design on the mirror it would need to fit within an area 4 ½” to 4 ¾” in diameter. Students work at their own pace with both individual and group instruction. If time allows, a Tung Oil Finish and the mounting of mirrors will be done on finished pieces. Bob will furnish the Tung Oil and Silicone for mounting the mirror. If you have any questions you can contact Bob at bobcarver49@gmail.com.

Project Sample Thumbnails:  ( many more to chose from)

  Mirror  Mirror  Mirror
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Instructor
Class Description
OPEN ART STUDIO
 

SMITH, RHONDA

Rhonda Smith

Select class day(s) on Registration Page.

Rhonda Smith
Cost $65/ day + Material fees will vary with project - $2.00 - $15.00
Class Project - "Open ART Studio"
This 5 day Open ART Studio Seminar will be only be offered in the Ozarks!
Join in this seminar and choose your medium:
-Watercolor
-Gouache
-Pen and Ink
-Colored Pencil
-Graphite Drawing

With great passion for all things ART this seminar will introduce you to many different mediums.  You can choose to explore one specific medium over a 5-day period to hone your skills or you can choose a different medium every day to dabble in them all.  You will have many different projects to choose from in the varied mediums. 
One on one help will be given to all students. Demonstrations, along with guided instruction can be expected for all projects. This seminar is open to ALL ability levels, including folks that say that they can’t draw a good stick figure! This is your chance to find the artist hidden within.
You may contact Rhonda at
artandframe@yahoo.com

WALK INS ARE WELCOME!  All of those that pre-register will receive a GIFT.
Project Sample Thumbnails:

  Bird with Blueberry Hat  Crow  Hare  Owl
  Portrait  Raccoons
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Instructors
Class Description
BEGINNER CARVING CLASS

 

THOMPSON, GREGG /
SMITH, GEORGE



Gregg Thompson and George Smith
Cost $260 - includes the first bear blank
Class Project - Beginning Woodcarving
All beginner carvers need to carve the bear first to learn the basic carving techniques.  After the bear is completed, additional projects will be available.  

While anyone can take this class, it is designed for beginners or carvers who are just getting started in the art of woodcarving.  Students will complete at least one project during seminar and will have time to start another including your choice of a Santa Bear, farmer caricature, eagle relief carving, or eagle relief carving with a flag background, Gnome, etc.  Paints and finishing supplies will be provided for the projects at no additional cost to the student.  In this class you are encouraged to ask questions, start banter, and have a great time.

Please bring quality carving tools that are sharp and ready to carve to class.  If you don’t have your tools, all tools will be available for purchase at the seminar.  Why not let your instructors help you get good tools?  All students are required to wear a safety glove, which will also be available.  When you take Gregg and George’s class, they expect you to have a lot of fun, ask a lot of questions, and have a great time. 

You will take a “field trip” during the seminar to see what other instructors and students are doing and be introduced to our wood supplier and tool vender. 

This is a fun class to take, see ya at seminar.  If you have any questions, feel free to call Gregg at 316-258-1828.


  bear   farmer   eagle   flag eagle
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