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DESCRIPTION - MARCH 17TH - MARCH 21st, 2025
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!
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Class
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RELIEF CARVING |
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ENGLER,
JOHN
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John
Engler
Cost $350+ 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.
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BECIC, IZO
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Izo
Becic
Cost $350 + blank ($60-$360)
Class Project: Architectural Carving or student'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.
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HUMAN REALISTIC |
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HOOD,
VIC
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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
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Pat Moore
Cost $350 + blank
Class Project: Carve and Paint a Nordic Santa
Class size: Minimum 6, Maximum 12.
Join Pat for a festive journey into the Art of Carving & Painting a Santa figure!
All Students will be working on the Same Santa side-by-side to ensure no one misses out on any of her “Tried & True” Techniques. Create a piece that’s not only beautiful but also a testament to your newfound skills. The Santa selected was designed specifically by Pat for enthusiasts of all levels to Carve & Paint a charming Santa figure from Start to Finish during this week’s session. Pat, renowned for her meticulous attention to detail & vibrant use of color, will guide you through each step, ensuring a rewarding and enjoyable experience.
Learn Pat’s efficient carving techniques along with basic human anatomy, layout & texturing. Discover the secret to creating happier, pleasing Santa faces. Then implement her painting techniques designed to help take the mystery out of this important step.
Tools suggested are a cut resistant glove, your favorite carving knives, hand/palm tools (such as various sized V-tools, Veiners & U-gouges). Pat will supply all Acrylic paints, but feel free to bring your favorite brushes; otherwise she will have plenty to share.
Sign up today & create a Santa figure that will spread Holiday Cheer for years to come!
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CORDELL,
JANET DENTON
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Janet Denton Cordell
Cost $325 + blank
Class Project: Open Carving
Janet is a member of a family of woodcarvers with a combined total of over 210 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
Tools: Safety glove, large veiners with deep sweeps, a good selection of palm or mallet tools. Bring your own favorites also.
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REALISTIC ANIMALS |
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EDWARDS,
DEBBE
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Debbe Edwards
Cost $350 + blank ($40 to $55)
Class Project: Carver's Choice
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 30 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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BIRDS
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GUGE, JOSH
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Josh Guge
Cost: $450 + Material/Supply Fee $25 (Wood, eyes, etc.)
Class Project: Carve and paint a "nesting" Ruby-throated hummingbird
The nest and bird will be sculpted and painted in the class! Students are encouraged to bring in fabricated or real branches that the nest can be mounted on to. They can also bring a small base for the display. (branches and base should be on the smaller scale as the nest is only a couple inches in diameter).
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 $25.
 
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CARICATURES |
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LANDEN, RANDY
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Randy Landen
Cost $300 + blanks $26-$42)
Class Project: Caricature Carving for all carving levels.
Caricature Carving for all carving levels….beginner to advanced. Students can pick from a variety of different roughouts for the class. Roughout prices range from $26 - $42. Carving techniques with hand tools and knives (no power tools), plus instruction on painting with water-based acrylics and antiquing techniques. To see more of Randy's carvings visit randy@landenwoodcarving.com
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Dorkfish |
Quickdraw
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Dec 26 |
Waitin for
Bank to Open
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Beer Time |
1st Day
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Hillbilly |
Bath 5 cents |
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PYROGRAPHY / WOODBURNING |
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ANDERSON,
MARILYN
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Marilyn Anderson
Cost $285 + blanks $1.00-$25.00 Materials available for purchase.
Class Project - A variety of images from beginner to advanced (Wildlife, Character, Scenic, Holiday, Patterns etc.)
Marilyn has been involved in woodcarving since 1990, learning the craft from her grandparents (John & Marilyn Storms) and her parents (Andy & Joyce Anderson), while helping them at their shop, The Knot Hole Woodcarving Studio in Pleasant Hill, MO. She fell in love with woodburning around 2015 and has been teaching one day workshops since 2022. She is a Cass County Fair Blue-Ribbon winner and has commissioned dozens of pieces including wildlife portraits, family pet portraits, signage, furniture, ornaments, and pieces for corporate events and displays.
Marilyn teaches beginners how to set up a burn surface and project piece, understanding the wood burner and how different levels of heat burn on different surfaces, and understanding the different types of tips and how they are used. Beginner students will also have the opportunity to first burn a practice board to help them become familiar with the wood burner, different tips, and techniques. Beginner to Intermediate students will be given helpful instructions on shading and texturing techniques. Finally, students will be given instructions on how to finish their piece to preserve it from time and fading. (Lessons will be provided by group demonstration and individual instruction.)
My Email address is: mjanderson1115@gmail.com. If you have any questions about the class.
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SCHREPFER, BOB
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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, hummingbird 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.
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BEGINNER CARVING CLASS
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THOMPSON,
GREGG /
SMITH, GEORGE
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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.
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’s class, expect to have a lot of fun, ask a bunch 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 the seminar. If you have any questions, feel free to call Gregg at (316)258-1828. |
   
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