Instructors
INSTRUCTORS INFORMATION - OCTOBER 7TH - OCTOBER 16TH, 2010

CLASSES WILL BE HELD FROM 8:00AM TO 4:00PM 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 a two-day class of caricature carving. You will have a choice of eight caricatures of Gary's roughouts ($16-$18). You will need your palm tools, safety glove, pencil and ruler. 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.
1 - MON-TUE - CARICATURE CARVING Cost $85 plus roughout
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Lloyd will teach two one-day classes this fall. In his first class, Lloyd will teach Gnome Homes/Lighthouses in bark. His second class will be 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 are all that's needed for carving. Class size limited to 10.
2A - TUE  -  GNOME HOME / LIGHTHOUSE.  Cost $20.00
2B - WED  - CLIF DWELLINGS.   Cost $20.00

  

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CURL, KEN

DAVIS, RON

DEEGE, DALLAS

FRYAR, JAMES

James will teach two one-day classes. The first class will be a 3" Horned Toad out of basswood. The second day will be a 6" Swan with wings overhead. James will furnish cutouts for each class and you will need knives, gouges and sandpaper.
6A - THU - 3" HORNED TOAD  Cost Horned Toad $10.00
6B - FRI -  STYLIZED SWAN  Cost Swan $20.00

      
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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. 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. He will supply a 10"x12" board with pattern. Larger size boards will be available at additional cost.
7 - MON-TUE-WED - RELIEF CARVING  Cost $60.00

         
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GIFFORD, LENA

Lena will teach a one-day beginning chip carving class on Monday. This will be a practice board and small project which Lena will furnish. Students need to bring a sharp chip carving knife, scissors and rubber cement. Her two-day class will be a mantle clock and you will have two designs to choose from. Lena will furnish mantle clock blanks with clocks included. This class is for intermediate and advanced students. Lena will furnish the project blank and patterns.
8A - MON - BEGINNING CHIP CARVING.  Cost $35
8B - TUE-WED - MANTLE CLOCK  Cost $70

    
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Dee is teaching a four-day class of Clyde the Caricature Camel. The camel is approximately 6 1/2" long x 6" high. There will be some power carving for detailing hard-to-reach areas. If you do not have power tool or dust collector, Dee will have one available for sharing when needed. Dee will furnish the roughout and the paint. Bring palm tools, a long-bladed knife, and a wood burner. Also bring your power tool and dust collector if you have them.
9 - MON-TUE-WED -THU - CLYDE THE CAMEL.  Cost $100

  
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Carolyn will teach four one-day classes. She will have a variety of chip-carving projects available. Her featured projects will be a hanging letter holder, napkin holder and votive cup holder, and a lettering class. You will have a choice of several projects and may take one or two days, depending on the project you choose. The cost will be $30 per day plus your project. A sharp chip-carving knife is all you need to bring.
11A - TUE- CHIP CARVING PROJECTS  Cost $30 plus blank
11B - WED- CHIP CARVING PROJECTS  Cost $30 plus blank
11C - THU- CHIP CARVING PROJECTS  Cost $30 plus blank
11D - FRI- CHIP CARVING PROJECTS OR LETTERING  Cost $30 plus blank

 
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HARTT, DON

Don will be teaching his Fancy Canes again and will do five one-day classes. The students can schedule as many days as they want, from 1 to 5 days. However, he strongly suggests you take at least three days. Out of the classes he's done so far, he has never had anyone complete the project in less than three days. Some of the patterns he installs on the sticks can be done in three days, but there are a lot of patterns that cannot be completed in only three days. Time required for completion is dependent upon the pattern the student chooses. If a student wants to schedule three or more days, the days do not have to be consecutive. Also, if someone signs up and pays for five days but completes their stick in 3 or 4, they can receive a refund for the remaining day(s) they do not need. 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 at a cost of $35 to $80. Tools required: carving knives, gouges, and a background tool which will be available from the instructor for $10. Don has a website where finished canes and blanks with an assortment of patterns can be viewed at www.donhartt.com.
12A - MON - FANCY CANES  Cost $30.00 plus blank ($35-$80)
12B - TUE - FANCY CANES  Cost $30.00 plus blank ($35-$80)
12C - WED - FANCY CANES  Cost $30.00 plus blank ($35-$80)
12D - THU - FANCY CANES  Cost $30.00 plus blank ($35-$80)
12E - FRI - FANCY CANES  Cost $30.00 plus blank ($35-$80)

   
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HENDRIX, SUSAN

Susan will be coming to us from Provo, UT, the first time to share her carving talents with us. Her project this year will be a Russian Santa with tree. It is 4"x5"x15"tall. She will be teaching one three-day class so you will be able to finish this project. Susan is a past member of the Texas Woodcarvers Guild and we welcome her back. You will need dockyard gouges, also a variety of larger tools: #9's, #11's, #7's. Maximum of 10 students. The class will be $120 plus $39 for the roughout.
13 - MON-TUE-WED - RUSSIAN SANTA. Cost $120.00+ roughout.

 
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MENKE, DONNA

Donna is teaching three one-day classes and one two-day class. Her first one-day class will be a Butterfly or Dragonfly pin. Her two-day class will be a Realistic Mouse. You will carve a great mouse with fur and lively eyes. Her second one-day class (Thursday) will be Celtic Knots or Joined Hearts. Her third one-day class will be a Painting Class. Donna furnishes the blanks and painting/finishing supplies for these classes. In her painting class, you will learn how to paint your carving better. In the morning you will all make a color wheel and learn how to make any color using just three basic colors. For the afternoon, bring a finished but unpainted carving to paint with her help. You will need your sharp tools and woodburner for the carving classes. Maximum of 8 students in her Mouse classes, and 12 students in the other classes.
14A - MON - BUTTERFLY / DRAGONFLY PINS  Cost: $35.00
14B - TUE-WED - REALISTIC MOUSE  Cost: $65.00
14C - THU - CELTIC KNOTS / JOINED HEARTS  Cost: $45.00
14D - FRI- PAINTING  Cost: $45.00

   
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MILES, CINDY

MILES, ROBERT

MOORE, PAT

Pat will teach five one-day classes from any male roughout; i.e., cowboy, santa, etc. from Moore Roughouts. Pat will help you carve the face and any part of the anatomy you struggle with. She will also help with any animals or birds that are purchased from Moore Roughouts. Maximum of 10 students.
17A - MON -- MOORE ROUGHOUT CHOICE. Cost $45.00 + roughout
17B - TUE -- MOORE ROUGHOUT CHOICE. Cost $45.00 + roughout
17C - WED -- MOORE ROUGHOUT CHOICE. Cost $45.00 + roughout
17D - THUR -- MOORE ROUGHOUT CHOICE. Cost $45.00 + roughout
17E - FRI -- MOORE ROUGHOUT CHOICE. Cost $45.00 + roughout

 
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NORTH, RAY

Ray will teach three one-day classes and one two-day class. His first one-day class will be a an Immature Owl. His two-day class will be a Rabbit. Ray will assist with your choice so you can leave with a finished project in two days. There will be some finishing materials, i.e.,wax or sanding sealer, for those who complete the project. His other two one-day classes will be your choice of any stylized Hummingbird, Wren, Dove, or choice of new designs. These may require more than one day to finish. He will furnish the blanks or roughouts for all projects. Maximum of 10 students.
18A - MON -- IMMATURE OWL. Cost $35.00
18B - TUE-WED -- RABBIT. Cost $70.00
18C - THUR -- CHOICE STYLIZED BIRDS. Cost $35.00
18D - FRI -- CHOICE STYLIZED BIRDS. Cost $35.00

 
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NYE, SALLY & DAVID

PHILLIPS, CHARLEY

Charley will be teaching one two-day and one three-day class this Fall. In the first class, Charley will be teaching you how to carve a budding rose from a single piece of wood (blank is $10). The size of the bud is approximately 2"x2"x2". In her second class, she will be teaching a small willow branch wreath with a single rosebud and leaves (blanks are $20). The size of the project is approximately 6" in diameter. These unique processes produce a one-piece bud with no built up layers. Common palm tools are the only tools required. You will need a l6-6 V-tool or a BIGCPVG 30-degree Denny V-tool, #3 and #5 ¼" gouge, #3 1/8" gouge, #3 ¼" gouge, #3 ½" gouge, and #11 ¼" to ½" gouge.
20A - MON-TUE -- ROSEBUD. Cost $90.00 + blank
20B - WED-THUR-FRI - ROSE BUD WREATH. Cost $135.00 + blank
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RAMSEY, ED

REICHERT, WANDA

Wanda will teach a two-day class and a three-day class (see power carving section for this class) this fall. Her first class will be the shallow relief that she does so well. Students will have a choice of scenes, animals or birds or you can bring your own pattern that Wanda will help you complete. If you've thought about relief carving and haven't tried it, this should be your first class. Wanda will furnish boards, patterns, and paints. Special tools required: 1", 3/8", 3/16" flat gouges, a hook skew, detail knife, and light. You will also need a controlled heat burner with tips G and S. This class may require some special tools and if you sign up, Wanda will contact you.
22 - MON-TUE -- SHALLOW RELIEF Cost $60.00

 
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RUCKER, PATTY & ADAIR

Patty will teach five one-day classes this fall. Her first two classes will be 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 woodburning is welcome. She will supply everything needed for all classes except the woodburner and light. In the third one-day class she will teach figure sculpting for woodcarving. Learn to design your ideas for woodcarving in clay. Using a wire armature made in class, students can explore ideas for figures in action. The wire is covered with super sculpey and baked when completed. Patty will furnish all supplies. Her fourth one-day class will be sculpting an animal. This will be the same as the figure, except using an animal as the subject. If you have a specific animal to sculpt, please call (512-376-6624) to discuss your ideas before class. Patty will teach scrimshaw in her last one-day class. Students will use a pattern to transfer an image to a practice piece. The image is scratched into the surface and ink or oil is applied to the scratches. Scrimshaw is used for knife handles, jewelry, etc. Patty will furnish all supplies; you will need to bring magnifiers and a good light.
23A - MON - WOODBURNING. Cost $35.00
23B -TUE - WOODBURNING. Cost $35.00
23C - WED - SCULPTING FIGURES. Cost $40.00
23D - THUR - SCULPTING ANIMALS. Cost $40.00
23E - FRI - SCRIMSHAW. Cost $35.00

      
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SARFF, TOM

Tom will again teach his beginning carving class. 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. The classes are two-day classes and well worth it. For those first-time carvers ONLY, the Guild will pay for this class. Maximum of 10 students in each class.
24A - MON-TUE - BEGINNING CARVING Cost $15.00
24B - WED-THU - BEGINNING CARVING Cost $15.00
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SCHOOLAR, STEVE

Steve will be teaching one three-day class. In this class for intermediate and advanced students you will work on portrait carving in relief. Carve a portrait in class and learn to turn any photo into a portrait carving. Steve will furnish all woods and materials needed. You will need your regular carving tools; i.e., gouges, v-tools, knife. Maximum of 10 students.
25 - WED-THU-FRI - PORTRAIT CARVING IN RELIEF. Cost $100.00
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SMITH, LEM

Lem has a very good assortment of Santa blanks and will be teaching one three-day class on carving Santas in the round. I have many of his Santas and they are delightful. They are not just simple figures but require some degree of skill to master. With Lem's help you will have no difficulty. Intermediate and advanced carvers only. You will get your choice of blanks which are included in the cost of the class. Lem asks that you bring your sharp tools.
26 - MON-TUE-WED -- SANTA CHOICE. Cost $50.00

 
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STETSON, DAVE

Dave will be teaching five 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. Cost is $45 per day plus cost of roughout.
27A - MON - CHOICE OF CARICATURE ROUGHOUT Cost $45.00 plus roughout.
27B - TUE - CHOICE OF CARICATURE ROUGHOUT Cost $45.00 plus roughout.
27C - WED - CHOICE OF CARICATURE ROUGHOUT Cost $45.00 plus roughout.
27D - THU - CHOICE OF CARICATURE ROUGHOUT Cost $45.00 plus roughout.
27E - FRI - CHOICE OF CARICATURE ROUGHOUT Cost $45.00 plus roughout.

 
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STETSON, MICHELE

Michele will be teaching five one-day classes. These will be the carver's choice from all her Santa projects. Most will require more than one day to complete, but Michele will work with you. No special tools are required - just make sure yours are really sharp. Cost is $45 per day plus cost of roughout. Maximum of 10 students.
28A - MON -- CHOICE OF SANTA ROUGHOUTS. Cost $45.00 plus roughout
28B - TUE -- CHOICE OF SANTA ROUGHOUTS. Cost $45.00 plus roughout
28C - WED -- CHOICE OF SANTA ROUGHOUTS. Cost $45.00 plus roughout
28D - THU -- CHOICE OF SANTA ROUGHOUTS. Cost $45.00 plus roughout
28E - FRI -- CHOICE OF SANTA ROUGHOUTS. Cost $45.00 plus roughout

 
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TEESDALE, HERB

Herb will be teaching five one-day classes this fall. He will teach caricatures and realistic animals. Some of the many projects available will be a guitar player, bass fiddler, Santas, big-horn sheep, white-tail deer, grizzly bear, elk and many more. You may take only one day, but for most of Herb's projects two to three days will be needed depending on your skill level. Herb will furnish paints and brushes. He will also furnish clay for antlers if you choose the elk. Bring your usual sharp tools and woodburner.
29A - MON -- CARICATURES/ANIMALS. Cost $35 plus roughout
29B - TUE -- CARICATURES/ANIMALS. Cost $35 plus roughout
29C - WED -- CARICATURES/ANIMALS. Cost $35 plus roughout
20D -THU -- CARICATURES/ANIMALS. Cost $35 plus roughout
29E - FRI -- CARICATURES/ANIMALS. Cost $35 plus roughout

         
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WHARTON, WALTER

Walter is bringing back the giraffes you loved so well in a new look. This challenging carving will be a great addition to your carving collection. Walter calls this carving the "Circle of Life", depicting the mother with her new youngster. You have your choice of painting your giraffes or woodburning them as you did the first set. You will need your normal sharp carving tools, paints, brushes, woodburner, and your best carving skills to complete this beautiful carving. This is a three-day class and the cost includes the roughout. This is for intermediate and advanced students.
30-MON-TUE-WED - - "CIRCLE OF LIFE" GIRAFFES. Cost $100.00

 
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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. Toby will be teaching a 12" Eagle Bust or a Loon Candy Dish. 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 class. You will have a choice of Cardinal or Bluebird. You will need your Dremel, safe end bit, woodburner skew, and your normal carving tools. They will furnish the base, blank, paint and habitat for your choice of bird.
31 - ELAINE: MON-TUE-WED - SNAKE CANE. Cost $120.00
32A - TOBY: MON-TUE-WED -- EAGLE BUST OR LOON DISH. Cost $120.00
32B - TOBY/ELAINE: THUR-FRI - CHOICE OF BIRD. Cost $85.00

     
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REICHERT, WANDA

Wanda's three-day class will be an Angel Fish and Amazon Sword Plant with eggs. This will be a power carving class that requires a power carver, dust collector (a must), knife, some hand tools and woodburner. Wanda will furnish the blanks and the paint.
33 - WED-THU-FRI- - ANGEL FISH. Cost $115.00

 
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SMITH, MILTON

Milton will be teaching two two-day classes of a Gold Fish that is so ugly that it's quite charming. This is a fun small carving, a caricature of sorts, but following a real gold fish form. The fish has water bubbles on its body, a flowing tail, big bulging eyes. This cutout carves with hand and power tools and paints nicely with little effort. This is a two-day class but can be taken daily. Cost is $25/day. You will need to bring your hand tools, power tools, woodburner and paint brushes. Milton will furnish cutout, eyes, paint, sealer and glue. Maximum of 8 or 9 students.
34A- MON-TUE -- GOLD FISH. Cost $25.00 per day
34B- WED-THU -- GOLD FISH. Cost $25.00 per day

 
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SMITH, MILTON
VAUGHN, GEORGE

Milton and George are teaming up for a one-day air brushing class. You can air brush your gold fish from Milton's classes or any fish you wish to bring. Paint and air brush will be furnished by Milton and George. This will be a great learning experience. Maximum of 8 students.
35 - FRI - AIR BRUSHING FISH. Cost $25.00
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