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Carving & Woodworking Classes at The Vesterheim 2017
Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, Decorah, IA
- Jay Haavik – October 16-10, 2017; Viking Era Carving
- Rebecca Hanna and Darlene Fossum-Martin – October 20-22, 2017; Decorating on Wood—Making Your Pieces Come Alive
- Becky Lusk – November 2-5, 2017; Carved Ale Vessel
- Harley Refsal – November 3-5, 2017; Carving for Christmas
- Marty Leenhouts – November 11-12, 2017; Chip Carved Ornaments for Christmas
For more information, call the Vesterheim at 563-382-9681 or click HERE
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The WoodCraft Shop Classes
Bettendorf, IA
- Josh Guge – Realistic Bird Carving and Painting – Great Horned Owl – 1/3 Scale – January 27, 28, 29 and 30, 2017 – $290.00 + a $30.00 Material Fee
- Harley Refsal – Scandinavian Flat Plane Carving – February 17, Fri. eve to February 19, Sun. 4:00 PM, 2017 – $125.00 + Cutouts
- Josh Guge – Painting a Purple Finch and a Study of Color Theory – February 24, 25 and 26, 2017 – $185.00 + a $10.00 Material Fee
- Floyd Rhadigan – Caricature Carving – March 17, 18 and 19, 2017 – $185.00 + Roughouts
- Denny Neubauer – Learn to Sharpen and Carving Miniatures – April 8 and 9, 2017 – $95.00
- John Engler – Medium Relief Carving – May 26, 27 and 28, 2017 – $185.00
More information HERE
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Smoky Mountain School of Woodcarving
Townsend, TN 37882
- Sept 23-24 – No Class – Craft Fair
- Oct 13 – Basic Woodburning – Burner – Michelle Parsons – $85.00 – Material Included
- Oct 14-15 – Woodburning Project Experience – Burner – Michelle Parsons – $135.00 – Included
- Oct 20-22 – Carciature Carving – Hand – Pete LeClair* – $155.00 – Material Included
- Nov 10-12** – Wood Spirit or Small Bust – Power – Chris Howard – $145.00 – Material $ VariesNov 10-12** – Small Animal – Hand – Leah Goodard – $145.00 – Material $ Varies
- Dec 8-10 – Caricature from Roughout – Hand – Gary Falin* – $130.00 – Material $ Varies
*Member – Caricatures Carvers of America **Choice of Class – Leah or Chris – same dates – same location
More information HERE
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Conewago Carvers 2017 Seminars
East Berlin Community Center, 405 North Ave. East Berlin, PA (Unless otherwise noted)
50% Deposit required at signup; remaining 50% due 30 days prior to the class.
Prices listed are Member or Non-member
- September 30th & Oct 1st – Caricature Animal With Bob Hershey $75 or $85 Plus Material
- October 20 eve, 21 & 22 – Caricature With Joe Schumacher ** $150 or $175 Plus Material
- November 11th & 12th Wood Burning With Linda Murphy $75 or $85 Plus Material
** Member of the Caricature Carvers of America http://www.cca-carvers.org/index.html
For seminar status or more information visit the club web site HERE, or Contact Jim Hiser 717-243-0644 or hiser@pa.net
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Fred Zavadil 2017 Wood Carving Workshops
Seminar are conducted in Fred’s studio in Windsor, ON; four full days, 4-5 students in each seminar
The cost is $320 + $40, $60 or $80 (prepared wood depending on projects). If you would like to stay longer, the cost is $80 /day
Choose from one of Fred’s new projects or bring your own.
- October 5 – 8
For details visit Fred’s web page HERE
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17th Annual Woodcarving Show and Competition – Wisconsin River Woodcarvers
Saturday, 9-23-17, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; Sunday, 9-24-17, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Holiday Inn, 1001 Amber Ave, Stevens Point, WI
Featured Carver Jerry Uber; vendors, demo’s and more
For more information, click HERE
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Artistry In Wood 2017 – Dayton Carvers Guild
October 14, 10:00 am -6:00 pm and October 15, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH
Demo’s, special exhibit, supplies and tools, competition, carving sales
For more infomation, click HERE
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Renegade Woodcarvers Roundup – A Caricature Carving Experience
October 16-20, 2017
James E. Ward Ag Center, Lebanon, TN (23 miles east of Nashville
Cost is $225 and fill payment is due to hold a place.
Students will carve with a new instructor each of the five days. Instructors include:
Gary Falin, Alcoa, TN; Roger Stegall, Mayflower, AR; Sandy Smith, Lakeview, AR;Dwayne Gosnell, Hickory, NC; Dale Green, Holladay, UT
For more information, contact Steve Brown at 270-871-4239 or email to sbrownwoodcarvin@bellsouth.net
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North Suburban Carvers 38th Annual Exhibit and Competition
Saturday October 21, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; Sunday October 22, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
DuPage County Fair Ground, 2015 W. Manchester Rd, Wheaton, IL. 60187
Competition, art sales, tools, wood and books available. Free parking, $5.00 admision
For more information click HERE
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Sauder Village 31st Annual Woodcarver’s Show & Sale
Saturday, October 28, 10 am – 5 pm Sunday & October 29, 11 am – 4 pm
Special Guest Artist – Rick Jensen, Crookston, MN, teaching “Whimsical Cottonwood Ornaments” Workshops
• Skilled woodcarvers showcasing hand-crafted items for sale, carving demonstrations and more!
• Unique shopping and a variety of carving supplies!
Accommodations at the Sauder Heritage Inn, 22611 St. Rt. 2, Archbold OH • 800.590.9755
For workshop registration and more information click HERE
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Greg Wirtz teaches Intaglio Woodcarving – Hosted by Piedmont Woodcarving Club
November 14, 15 &16th, 2017
Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 East Butler Rd., Mauldin,SC. 29662
For more information contact: Phyllis Twieto, 706-356-5819, or email phyllistweito@gmail.com
Cost will be $120, which includes a blank
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Piedmont Woodcavers Club – Sculptures and Designs in Wood
November 18 & 19, 2017
Simpsonville Senior Center, 310 West Curtis St., Simpsonville, SC. 29681
Carving competitions, exhibits, vendors and more
For more information contact:
Heywood Davis, 864-640-7896, or email heywooddavis@hotmail.com
Or Jim Woods 864-276-6169, or email Mrjim148@hotmail.com
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The Coastal Carvers 26th Annual “Artistry In Wood Show”
January 13th & 14th, 2018
Chinook Winds Convention Center – 1777 N.W. 44th Street – Lincoln City, Oregon
Saturday 10am – 5pm & Sunday 10am – 4pm
FREE Admission & FREE Seminars for Kids & Adults – Both Days
For more information, click HERE
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The Montana Woodcarvers Association present the Montana Woodcarvers Show & Sale
May 4th-6th 2018
Missoula County Fair Grounds – Missoula, MT 59801
For more information contact: Tom Collins 406-529-0239 or email to tomcollins875@gmail.com
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Last update 9-21-17
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