Instructors
INSTRUCTORS INFORMATION - APRIL 23TH - APRIL 28TH, 2012
LIGHTS ARE RECOMMENDED
CLASSES WILL BE HELD FROM 8:30AM TO 4:30PM with a break for lunch.**

Click on the first letter of the Instructors last name for a description of the class and the cost.
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BATTE, GARY

Gary will teach 1 two-day class and 1 one-day class of caricature carving. His two-day class will be choices of caricature roughouts, all of which are FULL-FIGURED, humorous of Gary's design. His one-day class will be offering a choice of small caricature busts and animals. Gary will give maximum individual assistance to each carver and will encourage carvers to be creative and work at their own pace. You will need your palm tools, knife, safety glove, sharpening equipment, pencil and ruler. Be sure your tools are sharp when you come to class. Gary is a founding member of the CCA and is featured in Woodcarving Illustrated, Holiday 2008 issue, runner-up for TWG Best of Show 2009, and has authored several wood carving books.
1A - WED-THU -- CARICATURE CARVING. Cost $90 plus roughout ($18).
1B - FRI - CARICATURE CARVINGS (SMALL BUST OR ANIMAL). Cost $45 + roughout/cutouts ($4-12)

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CLAXTON, LLOYD

Lloyd will teach 2 one-day classes this spring. In his first class, Lloyd will teach gnome homes/elf inns in bark. His second class will be Adobe Cliff Dwellings in bark. He will supply the bark and instruction sheet. If you've never carved cottonwood bark, it's a lot of fun and you'll have a good instructor. Lloyd thinks you might need plenty of super glue for both these projects. Your regular carving tools and woodburner are all that's needed for carving.
Class size limited to 10.
2A - TUE - GNOME HOME/LIGHTHOUSE. Cost $20
2B - WED - ADOBE CLIFF DWELLINGS Cost $20

  
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DAVIS, RON

Ron will be teaching one two-day class. His project is a 10" female mantel piece. You will concentrate on individual facial features and makeup of the face as a whole. We will discuss some facial expressions and will teach one expression and will help students with different expressions if desired. He will furnish the roughout. No special tools are required. Maximum of 10 students.
3 - THUR-FRI -- 10" FEMALE MANTEL PIECE. Cost $35

  
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DOLPHENS, MARTY

Marty discovered woodcarving 30 years ago and is still amazed every time he creates a piece of art from a block of wood . He has been teaching for 25 years and will be coming from Papillion, NE. He will be teaching 3 two-day classes. His first two-day class will be an11" Cowboy/Rancher. The second two-day class will be an 11" Native American Bust and the third two-day will be an11" Mountain Man Bust. These projects are large and require the use of a mallet. Marty will bring his six-man carving benches. These benches are adjustable so that you may stand or sit down. The adjustable carving bench opens his classes to everyone. You will need your mallet and mallet tools, palm tools and a carving screw. You can see more of Marty's work at www.martydolphenscarving.com. Project roughouts are $25-30.
4A - MON-TUE - COWBOY/RANCHER. Cost $80 plus roughout
4B - WED-THU - NATIVE AMERICAN. Cost $80 plus roughout
4C - FRI - SAT - MOUNTAIN MAN. Cost $80 plus roughout

  
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ENGLER, JOHN

John will be back again and he will be teaching those wonderful medium relief carvings of his. He will teach 1 two-day class, 1 three-day and 1 one-day class. The two-day and three-day classes will involve the art of relief carving, specifically medium relief. There will be a wide variety of subjects to carve including architectural, animal scenes and Christmas (i.e., Santa Claus). The one-day painting class is on the watercolor painting style he uses on all his carvings. He will supply paint and brushes for the paint class. Carving classes are limited to 12 students, and the painting class is limited to 10. Project blanks are from $25 to $35.
5A - MON-TUE - RELIEF CARVING. Cost $100 plus blank
5B - WED-THU FRI - RELIEF CARVING. Cost $150 plus blank
5C - SAT - PAINTING. Cost $50.00

      
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GIFFORD, DON

Don is back with us and will be teaching a three-day relief carving class. He has several patterns to choose from including barns, covered bridges, lighthouse, etc. Don is also introducing a beautiful "Over the Door Header" using basswood or butternut. You will need normal wood carving tools including a 1/2" or larger V-gouge and a ¾" (#3) or larger flat gouge, plus a wood burner. Project blanks are from $10 to $30. Don will furnish all patterns.
6 - MON-TUE-WED -- RELIEF CARVING. Cost $70 plus blank

       
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GIFFORD, LENA

Lena will teach 1 three-day chip carving class. This will be a pedestal plate. Lena will furnish your patterns and the pedestal blank. Students need to bring a sharp chip carving knife, scissors and rubber cement. This class is for intermediate and advanced students.
7 - MON-TUE-WED - CHIP CARVED PEDESTAL PLATE. Cost $75

     
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GODDARD, LEAH

Leah is bringing her carving talents to our TWG Spring Round-up. She will be teaching 6 1-day classes of her Nature's Rascals. It will take up to five or six days to finish some of her projects which will include painting your project. Working at your own pace choose the number of days you would need to take home a finished project. Leah has a BS in education from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. She contributes to woodcarving magazines and has authored her own book, "Carving Nature's Rascals ". She has won numerous awards including "Best of Show" in the artistry in Wood competition. Leah was recently filmed for the "Wood Sculpting " series for the DIY network. She has taught woodcarving for the past 10 years. Roughouts cost $10 -35. Leah will furnish the painting supplies. You will need to bring your woodburner.8A - MON -- REALISTIC ANIMALS. Cost $35 plus blank.
8B - TUE - REALISTIC ANIMALS. Cost $35 plus blank.
8C - WED - REALISTIC ANIMALS. Cost $35 plus blank.
8D - THUR - REALISTIC ANIMALS. Cost $35 plus blank.
8E - FRI - REALISTIC ANIMALS. Cost $35 plus blank.
8F - SAT - REALISTIC ANIMALS. Cost $35 plus blank.

 
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Carolyn will be teaching 6 one-day chip carving classes. Her first one-day class will be fancy lettering. The last five days will be your choice of a variety of projects. Carolyn's new projects for this year are a photo album and a clock. You will have a choice of several projects and may take one or more days, depending on the project you choose. The cost will be $35 per day plus your project. A sharp chip-carving knife is all you need to bring, but a light may be helpful.
9A - MON - FANCY LETTERING. Cost $35 plus blank. Maximum of 10 students.
9B - TUE - CHIP CARVING. Cost $35 plus blank.
9C - WED - CHIP CARVING. Cost $35 plus blank.
9D- THUR - CHIP CARVING. Cost $35 plus blank.
9E - FRI - CHIP CARVING. Cost $35 plus blank.
9F - SAT - CHIP CARVING. Cost $35 plus blank

           
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HARTT, DON

Don will be teaching his Fancy Canes again in 6 one-day classes. The students can schedule as many days as they want, from 1 to 6 days. However, he strongly suggests you take at least three days if you have never taken this class. Some of the patterns he installs on the sticks can be done in three days, but the more complicated patterns will take a day or two longer. Time required for completion is dependent upon the pattern the student chooses. You will learn how to put on a fancy pattern and how to carve and finish it. After this class you should be able to do your own fancy cane without help from anyone. Extra blanks will be available with or without patterns. Tools required: carving knives, gouges, and a background tool which will be available from the instructor. Don has a website where finished canes and blanks with an assortment of patterns can be viewed at www.donhartt.com.
Don's e-mail is donhartt@gmail.com
10A - MON - FANCY CANES Cost $30 plus blank
10B - TUE - FANCY CANES Cost $30 plus blank
10C - WED - FANCY CANES Cost $30 plus blank
10D - THUR - FANCY CANES Cost $30 plus blank
10E - FRI - FANCY CANES Cost $30 plus blank
10F - SAT - FANCY CANES Cost $30 plus blank

   
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HUTCHINSON, HOYT

Hoyt will be teaching a 5-day class of a Full Bodied Pronghorn Antelope. You will take home a beautifully carved and painted project. Hoyt taught this class in Creede, CO and every student was very pleased with the class and learned a lot. Hoyt will furnish roughout, paint, finish, and brushes. You will need a woodburner and your regular carving tools. Maximum of 8 students.
11 - MON-TUE-WED-THUR-FRI - ANTELOPE & PAINTING. Cost $145

  
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MARTIN, STU

Stu is back this spring and will teach 2 two-day classes. He will teach realistic human busts and figures. He has a large assortment of Indians, Sea Captains and Santa Clauses. You can take this class more than once and do a different figure each time. Sharp hand tools are all you need.
A light and extension cord might be helpful.
12A - MON-TUE - REALISTIC HUMAN BUSTS. Cost $100 + roughout
12B - WED-THUR - REALISTIC HUMAN BUSTS. Cost $100 + roughout

  
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MENKE, DONNA

Donna is teaching 2 two-day classes, and 2 one-day classes. Her first two-day class will be a "Chipmunk on a Log". Her second 2-day class is a "Peeking Mouse" You will learn the techniques for making fur and eyes and increase your painting skills while carving these realistic life sized chipmunk and mouse. Donna will furnish blank kit and painting supplies. Her first 1-day class will be "Painting for Carvers". Learn how color works by making a color wheel in the morning and painting your finished unpainted carving in the afternoon. In her second 1-day class "Celtic Knot/Joined Hearts " you will create the illusion of woven wood and then paint the carving. You will need your sharp tools and woodburner for the carving classes. She will furnish all painting supplies. Maximum of 8 students in her carving classes.
13A-MON-TUE- CHIPMUNK ON A LOG. Cost $80
13B-WED - PAINTING. Cost $40
13C-THUR-FRI - PEEKING MOUSE. Cost $80
13D-SAT - CELTIC KNOT/JOINED HEARTS. Cost $40

             
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MOESKAU, MICHAEL

Michael is bringing a fun project this Spring. He will be teaching 2 one-day classes. In this class you will make your own custom carving knife and carve a blade cover for it. Michael will furnish choice of blade, choice of wood handle, blade cover blank, epoxy and your finish. You will need your normal carving tools (knives and gouges).
14A-MON--CUSTOM KNIFE MAKING . Cost $45
14B-TUE--CUSTOM KNIFE MAKING . Cost $45
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MOORE, PAT

Pat will teach 5 one-day classes from any HUMAN OR CARICATURE ONLY from Moore Roughouts. Pat will help you carve the face and any part of the anatomy you struggle with. You will need your hand/palm carving tools and a light may be helpful. Maximum of 10 students.
15A - MON -- MOORE ROUGHOUT CHOICE. Cost $45 + roughout
15B - TUE -- MOORE ROUGHOUT CHOICE. Cost $45 + roughout
15C - WED -- MOORE ROUGHOUT CHOICE. Cost $45 + roughout
15D - THUR -- MOORE ROUGHOUT CHOICE. Cost $45 + roughout
15E - FRI -- MOORE ROUGHOUT CHOICE. Cost $45 + roughout

  
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NELSON, JON

Jon, a nationally known carver/instructor specializing in faces, Jon returns from Colorado Springs, CO to teach 4 one-day caricature classes. He will have several new projects added to those he had last year. The 35+ rough outs include cowboys, hillbillies, Santas, mountain men, Indians, snowmen, etc., and range from $9-$25. For larger, more difficult pieces, you might want to sign up for two days. Examples may be seen at www.jonnelsonwoodcarving.com. The class fee is $45 plus roughout. *Jon will take beginning carvers but ask that they have at least some carving experience. Tools required: variety of sharp "v-tools" and "u-gouges", a sharp bench knife, #7 ¼" fishtail gouge, pencil, 6" ruler, glove and Dockyard micro u-gouge set if you have it.
16A - MON - CARICATURE CHOICE. Cost $45 + roughout
16B - TUE - CARICATURE CHOICE. Cost $45 + roughout
16C - THU - CARICATURE CHOICE. Cost $45 + roughout
16D - FRI - CARICATURE CHOICE. Cost $45 + roughout

    
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PHILLIPS, CHARLEY

Charley will be teaching 6 one-day classes. You have the option of choosing from any of several floral relief designs for each day's project. Several new projects can be carved in shallow relief or deep relief carving. Also available will be the very popular budding rose. Some of the larger, more detailed projects may take all six days. They can be previewed at Charley's website at www.charleyphillips.com. Common palm tools are required. You will need a 16-6 V-tool or a BIGCPVG 30-degree Denny V-tool, #3 and #5 18 ¼" gouges, #3 1/8" gouge, #3 ¼" gouge, #3 ½" gouge and #11 ¼" to ½" gouge. Cost is $40 plus blank per day (blanks $10-$95).
17A - MON - FLOWER PROJECTS. Cost $40 plus + blank
17B - TUE - FLOWER PROJECTS. Cost $40 plus + blank
17C - WED - FLOWER PROJECTS. Cost $40 plus + blank
17D - THUR - FLOWER PROJECTS. Cost $40 plus + blank
17E - FRI - FLOWER PROJECTS. Cost $40 plus + blank
17F - SAT - FLOWER PROJECTS. Cost $40 plus + blank

  
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PURSLEY, TOM

Tom will be with us again this spring and he will teach 4 one-day classes. Tom's project is cliff dwellings in cottonwood bark and will be 14" - 16" long. The cliff dwellings will be of Mesa Verde and are carved on the inside of the bark like deep relief. Tom will furnish your cottonwood bark. Maximum of 10 students.
18A - MON - CLIFF DWELLINGS. Cost $30
18B - TUE - CLIFF DWELLINGS. Cost $30
18C - THU - CLIFF DWELLINGS. Cost $30
18D - FRI - CLIFF DWELLINGS. Cost $30

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REB, DANNY

Danny will be joining us this spring for 1 two-day class. He will be teaching the Beach Comber and his Girlfriend. For this Danny will furnish TWO blanks, instructions and paint. You should be able to paint at least one of the two. You will need knives, v-tools and gouges. Maximum of 10 students.
19 - MON-TUE -- BEACH COMBER AND GIRLFRIEND. Cost $60

  
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REICHERT, WANDA

Wanda will teach a two-day class and a three-day class (see power carving section for the three day class) this spring. Her two-day class will be the shallow relief that she does so well on a basswood board 14"-16" long with the bark on each side. Students will have a choice of scenes, animals or birds or you can bring your own pattern that Wanda will help you complete. Wanda will furnish boards, patterns, and paints. Special tools required: 1", 3/8", 3/16" flat gouges, a hook skew, detail knife, 400 grit sandpaper, paint brushes and light. You will also need a controlled heat burner with tips C, G and S. This class may require some special tools and if you sign up, Wanda will contact you.
20 - THU-FRI - SHALLOW RELIEF. Cost $60

     
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RUCKER, PATTY & ADAIR

Patty and Adair are teaming up for a unique experience. This will be a five days with them. You will carve with Adair and paint with Patty. You will carve with Adair for 3 days, carving a Santa of your choice from their roughouts. If time allows, you can also carve an ornament or Santa from a stick. After completing your Santa carving with Adair, Patty will step in with 2 days of painting the Santas. You can check out their work on their website www.christmascarvingsetc.com . Patty will also be busy the first 3 days teaching her wood burning with a soft shading technique. The emphasis of these classes will be soft shading technique for a photo realistic image; however, any style of wood burning is welcome. She will supply everything needed for all classes except the woodburner, light and magnifier.
21 - MON-TUE-WED-THUR-FRI - SANTA CARVING & PAINTING. Cost $150 + blank
21A -MON - WOODBURNING (PATTY). Cost $35
21B -TUE - WOODBURNING (PATTY). Cost $35
21C -WED - WOODBURNING (PATTY). Cost $35

  
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SARFF, TOM

Tom will again teach his beginning carving class on Monday and Tuesday. This is a super class if you are just getting started in carving or have carved for only a short time. Tom will help you do several small projects and teach you the basics. He asks that you bring a knife and a glove if you have one. If not, talk to Tom. For those first-time carvers ONLY, the Guild will pay for this class. Tom will follow his beginning class with another beginning class doing caricature carvings of a donkey/mule. Bring whatever tools you have. Maximum of 10 students in each class.
22A - MON-TUE - BEGINNING CARVING Cost $15
22B - WED-THU - BEG. CARICATURE DONKEY/MULE Cost $15

  
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SEURKAMP, HARRY

HARRY SEURKAMP. Harry returns this Spring with a new Kachina-style doll. He will be teaching one four-day class of a Kachina-style Doll "Warrior Mouse". Harry has researched to learn the history of the dolls and what they stand for. Harry will work with you to paint your project. He will furnish all blanks, paints and brushes. You will need a woodburner and your regular carving tools. Harry will accept intermediate and advanced students.
23 - MON-TUE -WED-THU - - KACHINA STYLE DOLL "WARRIOR MOUSE". Cost $75

  
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STANFIELD, LARRY

LARRY STANFIELD. Larry will be teaching 5 one-day classes this Spring of a" Rufus" and the "Littlest Texan". These fellows will be fun projects that you should be able to carve with no problem. Rufus is a guy in overalls, hat, best beard and plumber's pants. You will need your normal carving tools. These are fun caricatures to work on and make great gifts for kids, grandkids or just an old friend.
24A - MON - RUFUS/LITTLEST TEXAN Cost $25 plus blank
24 B- TUE - RUFUS/LITTLEST TEXAN Cost $25 plus blank
24 C- WED - RUFUS/LITTLEST TEXAN Cost $25 plus blank
24 D- THU - RUFUS/LITTLEST TEXAN Cost $25 plus blank
24 E- FRI - RUFUS/LITTLEST TEXAN Cost $25 plus blank

     
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STETSON, DAVE

Dave will be teaching six one-day classes. These will be the carver's choice from all his caricature roughouts. Most will require more than one day to complete, but Dave will work with the student's desires. No special tools are required, just make sure yours are really sharp. Michele will be assisting Dave and her Santa blanks will be available. Cost is $45 per day plus cost of roughout.
25A - MON - CHOICE OF CARICATURE ROUGHOUT Cost $45.00 plus roughout.
25B - TUE - CHOICE OF CARICATURE ROUGHOUT Cost $45.00 plus roughout.
25C - WED - CHOICE OF CARICATURE ROUGHOUT Cost $45.00 plus roughout.
25D - THU - CHOICE OF CARICATURE ROUGHOUT Cost $45.00 plus roughout.
25E - FRI - CHOICE OF CARICATURE ROUGHOUT Cost $45.00 plus roughout.
25F - SAT - CHOICE OF CARICATURE ROUGHOUT Cost $45.00 plus roughout.


  
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STEVENS, JOHNNY

Johnny is back teaching 5 one-day classes of a variety of stylized projects for beginner and intermediate students. All of his projects are carved from butternut. You will have a choice of Dolphins, seals, whales, sharks, hummingbirds, trout, eagle head, angel fish, etc. (15 different projects). Johnny's class is the cost of the blank and all are very reasonable ($2-$15). No special tools needed.
26A - MON -- CHOICE OF STYLIZED PROJECTS. Cost $2-$15
26B - TUE -- CHOICE OF STYLIZED PROJECTS. Cost $2-$15
26C - WED -- CHOICE OF STYLIZED PROJECTS. Cost $2-$15
26D - FRI -- CHOICE OF STYLIZED PROJECTS. Cost $2-$15
26E - SAT -- CHOICE OF STYLIZED PROJECTS. Cost $2-$15

     
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WILSON, DOUG

We welcome back Doug Wilson. Doug will be teaching one 1-day class of a Halloween Pin. He will bring to us his unique teaching abilities for carving miniature caricatures. You will enjoy this class and learn a great deal, especially if you ever wanted to carve in miniature. Maximum of 8 students. You will need to bring detail knife and dockyard tools. Doug will furnish the wood blanks.
27 - MON -- MINIATURE CARICATURE. Cost $10

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CRAFT, TOBY & ELAINE

Toby and Elaine will be teaching combined classes for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Elaine will be teaching a Diamond Back Rattlesnake Cane. You will need Dremel coarse and fine sanding drums, small ¼" gouge, woodburner, ½ to ¼" skew tip, and normal carving tools. Elaine will furnish the blank, paint, and cane tip. Maximum of 8 students. Toby will be teaching a 12" Eagle Bust(cost $120), a Loon Candy Dish (cost $120) or Oriole and Habitat(cost $100). You will need your Dremel coarse burr (red, blue or white), woodburner with skew tip and your normal hand tools. Toby will furnish blank, paints and base. Toby and Elaine will work together for their Thursday/Friday/Saturday class. You will have a choice of Cardinal, Bluebird or Kingfisher (new). You will need your Dremel, safe end bit, woodburner skew, a dust collector, and your normal carving tools. They will furnish the base, blank, paint and habitat for your choice of bird.
28 - ELAINE: MON-TUE-WED - SNAKE CANE. Cost $120
29A - TOBY: MON-TUE-WED -- EAGLE BUST OR LOON DISH. Cost $120
OR TOBY: MON-TUE-WED - ORIOLE BIRD & HABITAT. Cost $100
29B - TOBY/ELAINE: THUR-FRI-SAT - CHOICE OF BIRD. Cost $85

           
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Wanda's three-day class will be a 12" long Speckle Trout. This is a beautiful fish that can be on a wall mount or habitat base. Bring your own mounts or you can buy from Instructor. This will be a power carving class that requires a power carver and dust collector (a must). You will also need a knife, some hand tools, large typhoon bit, big drum sander, small ball and cone-shaped bits, small U gouge and V tools, a woodburner, tips G & C, fish tips med & large, and paint brushes. Fish blank, eyes, and paints will be furnished. Maximum of 10 students.
30 - MON-TUE-WED -- SPECKLE TROUT. Cost $100

  
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STEWART, CAL

Cal is teaching one 5-day class. You will carve, texture and detail a realistic American Goldfinch. If time allows painting your Goldfinch will be included. Cal will furnish patterns, cutouts, painting guide and if time allows paint. You will need a power carver, dust collector , woodburner, and bits, stone, burrs(diamond/rubies), and paint brushes. Maximum of 8 students.
31 - MON-TUE-WED-THU-FRI -- AMERICAN GOLDFINCH. Cost $110

  
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VAUGHN, GEORGE

George will be teaching a beautiful fish this Spring. I carved one of his in Creede and it is beautiful. Blanks will be available in Butternut or Basswood . All of the fish can either be realistically painted, lightly painted allowing the grain to show through or left natural. If you wish to do any painting or staining of the fish you will need to select the 4 day class.
A. Students will have their choice of a Rainbow trout, Brown, Cutthroat trout, or a Bluegill. In butternut or basswood. This will be a 3 day class and will not require any painting; however a clear finish will be applied. Cost $130.
B. Students will have their choice of a Rainbow, Brown or Cutthroat or a Bluegill. All of the fish can be lightly painted to allow the grain to show through or realistically painted. Students may leave the fish smooth, choose to put scales on by woodburning or by using the veil method. This is a 4-day class. Cost is $150.
Tools and equipment needed: this is a Power Carving class. Students will need a Foredom type power carver or Dremel. If you have a Micro Motor carver such as a Ram, bring it also. If you want to burn the scales, bring a woodburner. George will have scale tips available. A dust collector is mandatory.
32A - MON-TUE-WED - TROUT (CLEAR FINISH ONLY). Cost $130
32B - MON-TUE-WED-THU - TROUT (PAINTED - GRAIN SHOWING OR REALISTIC). Cost $150

        
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