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Currently Scheduled Woodcarving Courses

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Automata: Mechanical Marvels in Wood

Cranks wind, gears turn, dragons chomp, and birds fly. Welcome to the whimsical world of automata:…
Wed, Jan 31st, 2024  –  Sun, Feb 4th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cecilia Schiller
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Bowl Carving with Axe, Adze, and Gouge

Make the wood chips fly! This course is for students ready to stand at the chopping block and learn…
Fri, Feb 9th, 2024  –  Sun, Feb 11th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jon Strom
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Figure Carving: Getting Started

Beginning and experienced carvers will enjoy this opportunity to focus on figures carved in the…
Tue, Mar 12th, 2024  –  Thu, Mar 14th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Bruce Futterer
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Hand-Carved Wooden Signs

Personalize any place by creating a hand-carved wooden sign. Woodcarver Jock Holmen will teach the…
Fri, Oct 27th, 2023  –  Sun, Oct 29th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jock Holmen
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Kuksa Carving: Traditional Scandinavian Drinking Cup

The kuksa is an old-style wooden cup made to travel far and wide and be at the ready, whether the…
Sat, Mar 16th, 2024  –  Mon, Mar 18th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Alex Yerks
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Pattern, Texture, Paint: Personal Expression through Craft

Handcraft is a personal expression of its maker. Color choice, texture, symbolism, and simple…
Fri, Dec 8th, 2023  –  Sat, Dec 9th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jim Sannerud
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Pocket Spoon Carving

Many spoon carvers struggle with how to safely and efficiently make a beautiful short spoon. Learn…
Tue, Mar 12th, 2024  –  Thu, Mar 14th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Liesl Chatman
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Unlocking the Secrets of the Yeast Ring

Once upon a time, people of all ages drank a good deal more beer than is common now. In these days…
Sat, Mar 16th, 2024  –  Mon, Mar 18th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Fred Livesay
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Wood Carving Tutorial

Break out the v-gouges and chisels! This tutorial format course is a great opportunity to get going…
Fri, Dec 1st, 2023  –  Sun, Dec 3rd, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Phillip Odden
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Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions

Carving wooden spoons is a tradition in Scandinavia, where carvers crafted spoons for home use, for…
Thu, Feb 29th, 2024  –  Sat, Mar 2nd, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Fred Livesay, Mike Loeffler

Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions: Day 4

This offering is an optional fourth day to extend the Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions course offered…
Sun, Mar 3rd, 2024
9am-3pm
Instructors: Fred Livesay, Mike Loeffler
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Woodwork for Smaller Hands: Carve a Butter Spreader

Kids and adults work together to explore the wonders of woodcarving, building an important…
Fri, Oct 20th, 2023
1pm-4pm
Instructor: Fred Livesay