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2012
Instructors
CREEDE
WOODCARVERS RENDEZVOUS COLORADO
CLASS DESCRIPTION - JULY 14TH - JULY 20TH, 2012
**ATTENTION
CARVERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR TOOLS ARE SHARP AND READY TO GO!
SKILL LEVELS ARE:
B (Beginner/novice),
I (Intermediate)
A (Advanced)
. CLASSES WILL BE HELD FROM 9:00AM TO 4:00PM with a break for lunch.**
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Carvers MUST wear name badges with class #, as Instructore are required
to admit only those withbadges.
With Pre-Registration, Your badge will be waiting for you at the Information
Desk when you arrive.
Get temporary badge at the Information Desk if you fail to bring yours**
Click
on the first letter of the Instructor's last name in the index below
for information on your instructor.
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Class
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Day
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Instructor
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Class
Description
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1a-e
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Sat.
7/14 -
Wed 7/18
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BERRY, LEROY
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Fish-Crappy
- LeRoy Berry is returning to Creede from Pueblo and he is widely
known and respected all over the country for his realistic fish.
He has instructed some of the best fish carvers around and you can
see samples of his work on the walls in the Community Center in
Creede. This is a set of classes in which you will first carve,
texture and detail your crappy, then, in the next class (1f-g),
you will paint and mount it. Tools required: Detail knife, power
tools and bits (flame, sphere, cylinder) & dust mask. Any special
tools will be provided by instructor. Maximum students 16, minimum
students 6-8, standbys 2. B/I/A Cost of class is $20/day ($100 for
5 carving days) plus blank (3 different sizes of crappy blank available,
priced accordingly $5-$10)
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Thr 7/19 -
Fri 7/20 |
BERRY, LEROY |
Painting
and Mounting Crappy - LeRoy will guide you through airbrush
painting your crappy and mounting it using your choice of habitat
and base. LeRoy is pacing these classes so that the participant
leaves with a finished project! B/I/A, same students as in first
class. All painting/mounting supplies will be provided by LeRoy.
Cost is $20/day ($40 for 2 day class)
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31a
31b
31c |
Sat. 7/14
Sun. 7/15
Mon. 7/16 |
BONGIRNO,
ALICE
SMITH, PAT |
Woodburning
- - Alice and Pat hail from Colorado Springs, CO. They are returning
to teach at Creede for the fifth year. They have over 30 years of
burning and carving experience between them. Pat is well known woodburner,
carver and artist. Alice is the manufacturer of Nibsburner Woodburning
Systems. She has taught in CO, AZ, CA, & NE. Many patterns,
projects, and reasonably priced bass wood blanks will be available
to choose from. Tools required: woodburner. They will have blanks,
Nibsburner woodburners, tips and accessories available for purchase.
B/I/A, Max 12, Minimum 6 Students. Cost of full day Class is $30.
Call Alice with questions at 719-576-8686; email address is Nibsburner@yahoo.com.
Web site is Nibsburner.com.
Sun. 7/15: Woodburning - same as above.
Mon. 7/16: Woodburning - same as above.
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| 2abc |
Sat. 7/14 -
Mon. 7/16 |
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Diamondback Rattlesnake Cane - Toby and Elaine now reside
in Edcouch, Texas, and have been carving for 14 years and teaching
for 9 years. They taught in Creede last year, in AK, the Rally
on the Rio and the TX Woodcarvers Guild events. The carving can
be finished and painted in the 3 day class. Tools required: Dremel,
course and fine sanding drums, small ¼" gouge, wood
burner, ¼-1/2" skews, and normal hand carving tools.
The blank, eyes, brushes and paints are furnished. Bring your
dust collector if you power carve. They carry 2 loaners. Contact
them at treechoppers@hotmail.com for info. B/I/A. Maximum 8. Cost
of 3 day class is $100 including materials.
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Sat. 7/14 -
Tue. 7/17 |
CRAFT,
TOBY

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Eagle Bust, Loon Candy Dish or Baltimore Oriole and habitat
- Student has their choice of: Baltimore Oriole with base and
cat tails; the 12" Eagle Bust which will include the base,
or a uniquely carved Common Loon which can be a Candy Dish or
Key Caddy. Tools required: dremel, burs, blue or white, wood burner
with skew tip, dust collector and normal hand carving tools. If
carving the Loon candy dish you will need a carbide Bur. B/I/A.
Max 10 students. Cost of 4 day class is $100 including base, paint
and blank and eyes. See www.creedewoodcarvers.com for pictures.
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| 4efg |
Wed.
7/18 -
Fri. 7/20 |
CRAFT,
TOBY & ELAINE |
Bluebird, Cardinal or Kingfisher - Student has their choice
of Bluebird, Cardinal, or Kingfisher. All kits include blank,
eyes, feet, base and paint. Tools needed are regular carving tools,
knife, dremel or power carver and wood burner. Bring dust collector
if you power carve. Two loaners are available. B/I/A Max 10, Min.
4 students. Cost of class is $85 including kit.

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5a
5b
5e
5f
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Sat. 7/14
Sun. 7/15
Wed. 7/18 -
Thu. 7/19 |
DILL,
TONY |
Santa -- Tony took his first carving class at the Creede
Rendezvous 16 years ago. The last five years he has enjoyed teaching
beginner/intermediate classes in the Denver Metro area and Mesa,
AZ, to promote interest in wood carving. Tony is offering five
one-day classes this year. Detailed go by carvings and hand out
sheets will be available. Students can continue with the same
rough out on a second day, if more time is needed. Tools required
are a sharp knife, V-gouge and U-gouge, and gloves are highly
recommended. B/I Maximum 10, minimum 2. Class is $35 plus blank.
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| 5c |
Mon. 7/16 -
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DILL, TONY |
Bark Carving -- Bark carving is rewarding in that you
will never know what you will find. Tony is offering a bark carving
class with examples of Santa's, Trappers, Wizards, Indians, etc.
You will have a one of a kind carving with complete finish. You
choose your bark. Sharp tools required are a knife, V- gouges
and various gouges of different sizes. Gloves are highly recommended.
B/I Maximum 10, minimum 2 students, 2 standbys. Class is $35 including
bark.
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| 6ab |
Sat. 7/14 -
Sun. 7/15 |
DOLPHENS,
MARTY

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Mountain Man Bust -- Marty comes to us from Papillion,
NE and has taught for 25 years, specializing in realistic human
carvings. Your carving will be 10-11" tall basswood/butternut.
You'll learn facial proportions and detail with attention to design.
Tools needed: carving screw, medium mallet tools, palm tools and
a mallet. We will be carving on a bench (provided). B/I/A Max
12 students, Minimum 6, no standbys. Cost of 2-day class is $80
plus $28 rough out. Email: Cutman1@yahoo.com Website: www.martydolphenscarving.com

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| 6cd |
Mon. 7/16 -
Tue. 7/17 |
DOLPHENS,
MARTY |
Native American
Bust - Marty will be teaching the detail and proper facial features
of your 10-11" Native American bust of basswood/butternut.
Tools required are the same as 6ab above. B/I/A Maximum students
12, minimum 6 with no standbys. Cost of 2-day class is $80 plus
$28 rough out.
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| 6ef |
Wed. 7/18 -
Thr. 7/19 |
DOLPHENS,
MARTY |
Cowboy or
Rancher Bust -- Here Marty will guide you through carving a
10-11" basswood bust featuring a nice western hat, facial detail
and accessories. Tool required are same as for 6ab above. B/I/A
Cost of 2-day class is $80 plus $28 rough out.
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| 7a-g |
Sat. 7/14 -
Fri. 7/20 |
DOWNING,
MARLEN

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1/3 Size
Golden Eagle with Habitat (or choose from one of Marlen's other
rough outs) - We welcome Marlen from Prescott, AZ. He will be teaching
a Golden Eagle. Students will start with one of his rough outs and
learn his unique methods for carving, texturing, wood burning and
painting. Each rough out is designed to encourage individuality
and time will be spent regarding design and composition. Marlen
will help guide you through finishing YOUR carving, the way YOU
want it. You'll need: power carving equipment, dust collector, a
light and a wood burner. B/I/A Maximum 12 students, minimum 8 with
2 standbys. Cost of class is $45/day for 7 days ($315) plus rough
out ($45-$90). See his work at www.MarlenDowningSculpture.com

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8cd
8ef
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Sat.
7/14 -
Sun. 7/15
Mon. 7/16 -
Tue. 7/17
Wed. 7/18 -
Thu. 7/19
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ENGLER,
JOHN

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Relief Carving - John returns from Battlefield, MO, and
has been a professional artist specializing in relief carving
and watercolor painting for over 26 years. His class is a lesson
in medium to deep relief carving. No experience is required -
all skill levels from beginners to expert are welcome. People
may take 2 days, 4 days or all week if they desire. A minimum
of two days is suggested. Basswood and Butternut will be available
to choose from. Patterns are a wide variety of subjects, from
architectural (barns, cabins, churches, mills etc.), to animals:
(cougar, bear, deer, moose, eagle, wolves, etc.) and sign boards
for sign carvers. Signs can be carved in 1 day. Student doesn't
have to draw on his blanks. Tools required- #3 gouges, skews,
veiners, V-tools and U-gouges. B/I/A Max 13 students. Cost of
class is $50 per day plus choice of blank ($30-$35). John's web
site is: www.johnenglerwoodcarving.com
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| 8g |
Fri.
7/20 |
ENGLER,
JOHN |
Painting
with Watercolor - John demonstrates his technique for finishing
a relief carving. Students can paint their relief carving or simply
observe and take notes. He recommends that people take a minimum
of 2 days to carve and 3 are best. He can also teach a couple of
night painting classes in addition to the Friday Painting class.
B/I/A. Max 13 students. Cost of 1 day class is $55. Paint and brushes
will be provided for this class.
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| 9abc |
Sat. 7/14 -
Mon 7/16 |
FREER,
FRANK |
Chip Carved
4 or 9 Square Quilt -- Frank presently lives in Lenoir, NC,
and is a charter member of "Catawba Valley Wood Carvers".
He has been carving Caricatures, Chip Carving and Chains for 14
years and has enjoyed competing in contests as far away as Ohio.
Having had a display at the 2011 Creede Woodcarving Rendezvous,
he had many requests to instruct in 2012. Because other Chip Carving
instructors are covering beginning techniques so well, Frank will
be offering classes using his Chip Carving projects only for Intermediate
and Advanced chip carvers. Equipment needed: Chip Carving knives,
French Curve, 6" or 12" plastic "CM" ruler,
Pencil Mate Fine Print Pencil, fine sandpaper and a calculator.
I/A Maximum students 10, Minimum 4, with 2 standby. Cost of this
3-day class is $35/day plus kit (Complete 4 square $28, 9 square
$40)
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| 9d |
Tue. 7/17 |
FREER, FRANK |
Tree Santa
Carving -- Frank's Santa Tree Class will involve carving a face
with a beard on a tree. Tools needed: a small detail knife, small
gouges and V tools. Sharpening will not be part of the class. B/I/A
Maximum students 10 minimum 4 with 2 standby. Cost of this 1-day
class is $30 plus blank ($6). Paint and Sealer will be provided.
fgfb46@yahoo.com
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| 9efg |
Wd. 7/18 -
Fri. 7/20 |
FREER, FRANK |
Chip Carved
Quilt or Wall Key Rack - This 3-day class offers the 4- or 9-square
chip carved quilt (see 9abc above) or a wall mounted key rack. Equipment
needed: Chip carving knives, compass, French Curve, 6" or 12"
plastic "CM" ruler, Pencil Mate Fine Print Pencil, Fine
Sandpaper and a calculator. I/A Maximum students 10, minimum 4 with
2 standby. Cost of class is $35/day plus blank (Complete 4sq $28,
9sq $40, key rack $25)
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10cd
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Sat.
7/14 -
Sun. 7/15
Mon. 7/16 -
Tue. 7/17
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GARGAC,
MARK

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Mountain
Man Walking Stick -- Mark Gargac, nationally known carving
instructor from Broomfield, CO specializes in carving faces in
found wood. His subject matters have included Mountain & Frontiersmen,
Indians, Cowboys, Wizards & gnomes, Santa's & Elves, and
many more. His carving style embellishes a slight hint of exaggerated
realism and intricate facial detailing. The project he has chosen
for this year's Rendezvous is carving Mountain Man face in a basswood
walking Stick. The carved Mountain Man face measures: 4 inches
from the top of the hat to the bottom of the beard x 1 ¾
inches across the widest part of the face. If you have ever wanted
to carve a detailed face in a walking stick, then this is the
class for you. Mark will start with the very basics of facial
anatomy of carving in the fundamental foundations of the mountain
man face in the walking stick in which later, on the second day
of class, all the fine and intricate details will be carved. Mark
says "all the detail in the world will not look correct,
unless the basic, fundamental foundation of the face is established
first". The class begins with a brief discussion on facial
anatomy and placement of the facial features. Then it's on to
the carving process with a series of separation cuts and roughing
in the fundamental foundation of the mountain man face. On the
second day of class, it's time to get down to the nitty-gritty,
adding the fine and intricate details to your carvings. Special
attention and time will be paid to carving in the eyes and areas
around the eyes which will add life to your carvings. Also on
the second day, each carver will have personal one-on-one time
with the instructor to discuss any problem areas they may have
on their carving and how to correct them if needed. Emphasis on
the class will be focused on each carver taking home a carved
mountain man walking stick, and, to further assist each carver
with a better understanding of a more detailed carving while still
allowing each to add the personal touches which will help make
their carvings their own. Extra Class Bonus - Instructional DVD:
Carving instruction can continue long after the class is over.
Any and all carvers taking the class will receive a "Carving
a Mountain Man Walking Stick DVD with over 90 minutes of up- close
and highly detailed carving instruction by Mark Gargac. Finishing
the Mountain Man walking stick is also covered on the DVD. Tools
needed: #7 - 6mm, 8mm, 12mm gouges, #9 - 6mm gouge, small V tool;
Micro carving tools with a #9 sweep 2, 3, 4, 5 mm and, a bench
knife with a blade length of ¾ - 1 1/4-inches and a detail
knife. Any tool with # 5,7,8,9 or 11 sweep will work. Please be
considerate of other carvers and have tools sharp and ready to
use. B/I Maximum 12, Minimum 6 students. Cost of the 2- day class
is $85 plus $20 for the basswood walking stick (approx. 60"
in length), 4-view colored go-by and finishing sheets and the
Instructional DVD. See Mark's work at www.gargacsoriginals.com.
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Tue.. 7/17 -
Thur. 7/19
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GIFFORD,
LENA
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Chip Carved Jewelry Box -- Lena has been teaching Chip
Carving for 6 years, including Rally on the Rio, Texas Woodcarvers
Guild at Fredericksburg and Kerrville, Glen Rose Tex, Coastal
Bend Woodcarvers and Aransas Pass Texas. This intermediate to
advanced class will be a large Jewelry Box. Lena will have several
patterns from which to choose, tracing paper, rubber cement and
scissors, as well as knives to sell if needed. Tools required:
very sharp chip carving knife. I/A Maximum students 12, minimum
4. Cost of 3-day class is $70 plus $30 box.

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12abc
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Sat. 7/14 -
Mon. 7/16
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GIFFORD,
DON

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Relief Carving
-- Don has been teaching relief carving for 20 years, including
Creede, Texas Woodcarvers Guild, Glen Rose, Rally on the Rio and
Coastal Bend. He has several patterns (barns, covered bridges, lighthouse,
deer, elk, eagles and others). Basswood and butternut blanks are
10"x12" to 12" x 18" and over door headers 8:
x 32". B/I/A Maximum students 12, minimum 4. Tools needed:
Normal carving tools including V-tools 3/8" or ½",
#3 gouge 3/4" to 1". Cost of 3-day class is $70 plus blank
($10-$25).
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13a
13b
13c
13d
13e
13f
13g |
Sat. 7/14
Sun. 7/15
Mon. 7/16
Tue. 7/17
Wed. 7/18
Thu. 7/19
Fri. 7/20 |
HALBROOK, CAROLYN
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Chip Carving -- Carolyn has been a professional artist
for many years, studying art in college, teaching art in the public
school system and having her original watercolor paintings in
galleries across Texas. She started carving about ten years ago
and fell in love with chip carving. She now teaches chip carving
in spring and fall at the Texas Woodcarvers Guild, Creede Woodcarvers
Rendezvous, Ozark Woodcarving Seminar and Coastal Bend Woodcarving
Seminar. She is also the chip carving instructor for www.CarvinOnline.com.
Her work can be seen at www.carolynsartworks.com.
Carolyn will be offering one day classes with a variety of projects
from which to choose. There will be projects suitable for beginning
to advanced students. Tools required: sharp chip carving knife
and a light if you need it. B/I/A Maximum students 12, minimum
1 with 3 standby students. Cost of class is $35 plus project blank.
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14c
14d
14e
14f
14g
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Mon. 7/16
Tue. 7/17
Wed.7/18
Thu. 7/19
Fri. 7/20
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HARTT,
DON &
RONNIE EMBRY

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Fancy
Walking Canes -- Don, from Dickenson, TX returns to teach his
Fancy walking Canes. Don has instructed for many years at several
seminars throughout Texas. Don spends many hours making the cane
blanks out of Chinese tallow and then applying the pattern on the
cane. The students will have many different patterns to choose from
and can schedule as many days as they want. Fancy Walking Canes
can NOT be finished in 1 day. Completion time depends on the design
you choose and it is recommended that you schedule at least 3 days.
Days do not have to be consecutive. You will learn how to put on
a Fancy pattern, carve and apply the finish to your very own Fancy
Walking Cane. Tools required: Standard carving gouges, knife and
glove. A background tool will be available from the instructor for
$10. This year my daughter Ronnie Embry will be co-teaching wood
burning with me, in case anyone is interested in adding wood burning
to their carved canes or just wood burning one. Those interested
in doing so, please bring your burner and your favorite shading
and writing tips. Some of the patterns available can be seen at
Don's new web site: www.donhartt.com
or on the Creede web site. Once a friend or relative sees your completed
cane, they will want you to make them one. They do make great gifts
that can be enjoyed for years to come. If you have questions or
special requests, contact Don at: donhartt@gmail.com or call 281-337-3237.
B/I/A Maximum 12 Students. Cost is $35 per day plus blank ($75).
Extra blanks will be available. Don is one of the www.CarvinOnline.com
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Sat. 7/14 -
Wed. 7/18 |
HUTCHINSON,
HOYT

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Pronghorn
Antelope or Realistic Bear - Hoyt teaches at the Rally on the
Rio, both Texas Woodcarvers Guild Roundups and this will be his
second year to teach in Creede. He's been carving for 14 years and
has won many 1st Place ribbons and Merit Awards at carving shows.
He also judged the carving show at Grapevine, Tex. He has animals
in art collections across the U.S. B/I/A Maximum students 8, minimum
1 with 4 stand by. Tools needed: Regular carving gouges, knives,
V-tools and a wood burner. Hoyt will furnish paint and sandpaper
for hand sanding. Cost of 5-day class is $125, which includes your
Pronghorn Antelope or Bear blank. You can contact Hoyt at hm.hutch@hotmail.com.
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| 16ab |
Sat. 7/14 -
Sun. 7/15 |
JACKSON,
DENNY
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Walking
Stick Flute - Denny comes from LaVista, NE. He has been carving
for over 15 years, and has been very active in the Mid-America Woodcarver's
Association for the past 10 years, serving as a board member and
president, and at Doane as a member of the experience committee.
Over the past several years, his interest in the Native American
Flute has enabled him to combine the haunting sounds of the flute
with a walking stick. The first day will consist of learning the
basics of flute construction by making a practice flute, and then
advancing to the walking stick. The second day, we will finish assembling
the flute, if necessary, and then tune, decorate and learn to play
it. Students should bring a sharp knife, a wood burner if they have
one, (Denny is bringing 2), several small paint brushes for detail,
and any small designs they may want to transfer to their stick.
Denny will have some designs also. This is a fun class, so bring
a smile, too! He may be contacted at dbjaxn@yahoo.com or 402-339-2381.
B/I/A Cost of 2-day class is $85, which includes blanks and supplies.
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| 17a |
Sat.
7/14 |
JOHNSON,
SKYLAR

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Wood
spirit From Aspen - Skylar is a full time woodcarver and instructor
from Estes Park, CO. He is the author of Carving Compact Caricature,
How to Carve a Wood Spirit in a Hiking Stick, Carving Santa Claus
Ornaments and his latest - How to Sharpen Woodcarving Tools. You
can see his work at www.mountainwoodcarvers.com; - Student will
carve a Woodspirit from Aspen, using a minimum of tools. You can
transfer these skills to any found wood for future projects. Tools
required: Sharp bench knife, glove, 1/8" & ¼"
V tools & same in U gouges. B/I/A, Maximum 10 students: Cost
is $35 including Aspen.
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17b
17e
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Sun.
7/15 AM
Wed. 7/18 AM
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JOHNSON,
SKYLAR |
Power Sharpening:
His half day AM class on Sunday is Power Sharpening. Students will
learn to sharpen and maintain your knives, gouges and V tools. Bring
your dull tools for this fun and informal class. Techniques used
will be on power sharpener, but can be used on stones, strops and
much more. B/I/A, Maximum 12 students: Cost is $20.
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17c
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Mon.
7/16
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JOHNSON,
SKYLAR |
Carve
a Caricature Head -- Tools required: bench knife, 1/8"
& ¼" #9 gouge, 1/8" & ¼" V
tool and your carving glove. B/I/A Maximum 10 students. Cost is
$35 plus $15 for rough out.
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| 17f |
Thu.
7/19 |
JOHNSON,
SKYLAR |
Golf Ball
Caricature Carving -- This is a one-day class where you will
carve a fun golf ball caricature. Tools required: Carving knife,
¼" and 1/8" #8 gouge, ¼" and 1/8"
V-tool, carving glove. B/I/A Maximum students 10 Cost is $35, blanks
included.
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18c
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Mon.
7/16
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LEGGITT,
KEN
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Miner's
Shack - Ken is a full time Creede resident. Being from the area,
he has a good background and knowledge of Miner's Homes. He has
been woodworking and carving for several years. If you have visited
the tunnel containing vendors, you may have observed some of his
aspen projects and carvings as he has been there many years. Tool
needed: glove, sharp knife (long blade), 1/8" V tool, standard
gouges, veiners and small super glue. B/I/A Maximum 6 students.
Cost of the 1 day class is $35 including the blank.
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| 18d |
Tue. 7/17 |
LEGGITT, KEN |
Gnome Home
-- Give the little guys a home and they'll bring you good luck.
Tools required: glove, sharp knife, long blade 1/8" V tool,
standard gouges, veiners and small super glue. B/I/A Maximum 6 students.
Cost of the 1 day class is $35 including the blank.
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19b
19f
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Sat.
7/14
Sun. 7/15
Thr. 7/19
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NELSON,
JON

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Choice of Caricature Rough Outs - Jon is a nationally
known Carver/Instructor hailing from beautiful Colorado Springs,
CO. Jon has been teaching seminars across the U.S. for 16 years.
Student will have a choice of at least, 35 projects, with many
new ones. Subjects will include Cowboys, Mountain Men, Santas,
gnomes, snowmen, bears, etc. Emphasis will be on the faces. Examples
can be seen at: www.jonnelsonwoodcarving.com.
For larger, complicated projects one may want to sign up for more
than one day. Tools required: variety of sharp "V" tools
& "U" gouge, sharp bench knife, #7 - ¼"
fishtail gouge, pencil, 6" ruler, glove and Dockyard micro
U gouge set if you have (will be available from Jon, $42.95).
Experienced B/I/A. Max. 10 students, 5 standbys. Cost of 1 day
class is $45 plus rough out $9 - $25.

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19d
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Tue.
7/17
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NELSON,
JON |
Walking Stick with Mountain Man --This class is an Aspen
walking stick with a carving of a Mountain Man at the top. B/I/A
Class cost is $55, including the walking stick. Maximum 10 students,
5 standbys.
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20d
20e
20f
20g
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Tue. 7/17
Wed. 7/18
Thu. 7/19
Fri. 7/20
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NOBLE,
DAN
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Buffalo, Jackalope or Bottle Stopper-Dan has been instructing
here at Creede for several years. He has been carving since 1982
and teaching since 1992. He really enjoys his instructing and
the students will have fun while learning. Dan has developed some
of his own techniques over the years and loves to share them with
you. Choose from a buffalo, jackalope, dragon head walking stick
topper, or bottle stopper (moose, bear, rooster, hen, Viking).
I/A Maximum 10, Minimum 5 students. Tools required: Glove, dockyard
gouges, Bench knife, V and U gouges (small), wood burner with
dagger tips for buffalo, jackalope and dragon head. Class cost
is $35 per day, plus blank (approx. $10-$25).
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21b
21c
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Sun.
7/15 -
Mon. 7/16
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REDHAWK,
JIM

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Bark Outhouse in the Round - Jim returns to us from Canon
City, CO. We will be carving a single or double holer outhouse
in the round, and painting it. It promises to be a real fun project.
Tools required: glove, sharp large 2" orlonger knife, 1/8"
veiner, 3/8" shallow scoop and ¼" 80-90degree
V-tool. Maximum 10 students, Minimum 4 and 2 standbys. B/I//A.
Cost of class is $30 including bark blank. See examples at his
website, www.redhawkoriginals.com.

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21f |
Wed. 7/18
Thur. 7/19 |
REDHAWK, JIM |
Small Mountain
Man in Bark -- We will be carving a mountain man or wood spirit
in bark. It will be 3"-6" tall. It is a fun style of carving
and promises to be a very fun project to do. Bring sharp tools (listed
in 21b) and a big smile. B/I/A Maximum 10 students, Minimum 4 and
2 standbys. Class cost is $30, including bark blank.
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22b |
Sat. 7/14
Sun. 7/15 |
ROBBINS,
JOHN

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Little People--
John has been carving over 6 years. He enjoys carving these Little
People. He's carved several hundred, and has taught many people
to carve them. The "Little People" measure 1" x 2"
x 2" and are carved in the Jack Price style. Many examples
will be available at class time, such as farmers, bankers, Santa
Claus, firemen, etc. We will also paint our carvings. Each student
will be given a go-by (fully painted) for future use. If you have
any questions, contact John at 308-236-3307 or jrobb3@hotmail.com.
Put "Carving Little People" in the subject line of email.
Tools required: bench knife and small V tool B/I/A Maximum 10, minimum
6 students. Class cost is $35 including blank.

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Mon. 7/16 |
ROBBINS,
JOHN |
Painting
Little People-- Come paint your Little People from the weekend
classes. B/I/A Maximum 10, minimum 6 students. There is no charge
if you took John's class Sat or Sun. Otherwise, class cost is $35
with paints and supplies provided.
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23b
23c
23d
23e |
Sat. 7/14
Sun. 7/15
Mon. 7/16
Tue. 7/17
Wed. 7/18 |
RUCKER,
ADAIR

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Santa Claus
-- Adair taught carving Santas at the Texas Woodcarvers Guild, Glen
Rose, Rally on the Rio, TX, and WarEagle at Hide-a-Way, AR. Adair
and Patty have designed a wide variety of interesting Santa roughouts.
See their web site (seminars) for samples www.christmascarvingsetc.com.
For special requests, call 512-557-2384 or select from a wide variety
in class. Some Santas may take more than one day, depending on size
and difficulty. Average time is 2 days. Tools needed: knife, U-
and V-gouges of different sizes. B/I/A Maximum 10 students. Cost
of class is $35 a day plus the cost of the blank of your choice.
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24b
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Sat.
7/14
Sun. 7/15 |
RUCKER,
PATTY
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Sculpting the Figure or Animal - Patty and Adair return
from Lockhart, TX to teach at Creede. She taught high school Art
class for 23 years. She has taught at War Eagle, Rally on the
Rio and the TWC Guild events for many years. In this Clay Sculpting
class, using polymer clay, the student will design the figure
and construct it. Reference materials will be provided for most
animals, but for special animals or pets, bring reference materials.
An armature in wire will be made to help the student with sculpting
the animal "either standing or in action". Baking the
figure will be explained, but actually baked on Sunday for a permanent
sculpture. Tools are furnished: B/I/A; Maximum 12 students, Cost
of the 1 day class is $35 plus cost of clay. Additional materials
will be available for sale.

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24d |
Mon.
7/16
Tue. 7/17 |
RUCKER,
PATTY |
Scrimshaw - One day class learning to transfer patterns
to plastic or ivory from a picture, scratching the design and
filling scratches with oil paint. Students will learn how to add
color to the image. Tools required: Light and magnifier: B/I/A,
Maximum 12 students, Cost $35 with materials provided. Additional
materials will be available for purchase.

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24f
24g |
Wed.
7/13
Thu. 7/14
Fri. 7/15 |
RUCKER,
PATTY |
Wood Burning with a Soft Shading Technique - The focus
of this class is a "soft shading" technique that gives
a wood burning the look of a photo. Pattern books and printer
will be available, but student may bring photos or patterns with
them. Student can work in any style of woodburning. You may have
seen some examples on her table in past years at Creede. She uses
a "J" tip that she bends for shading. You can use any
tip you prefer. Tools required: wood burner with tips. B/I/A,
Max. 12 students; Cost is $35 including practice board. Additional
boards, plates, boxes, etc. will be available for sale.
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Sat. 7/14 -
Tue. 7/17 |
SAGER,
NANCY

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Power Carving Moose Antler - Nancy is from Princeton,
MN. She has been carving antlers for about 8 years and been teaching
it for7 years. She teaches in her Princeton workshop and in Fargo,
ND. In the 4 day class the student will power carve a wildlife
scene in a pierced relief Moose Palm. Subject will be selected
by the instructor. All teaching aids, patterns and reference materials
will be provided. Antler carving bits will be available for purchase.
Bring what bits and burrs you have - carbide, typhoon, etc. Tools
required: Fordem, Dremel or Ram type rotary tools and bits; dust
collector, light and extension cord. B/I/A, Maximum 10 Minimum
6 students; Cost of 4 day class is $185 plus Antler $18.95/#,
5 # and up. NOTE: $40 deposit made out to Nancy Sager is required
for 4 day Antler class and should be included with registration.
See pictures of projects at www.creedewoodcarvers.com.

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Wed. 7/18
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SAGER, NANCY |
Power Carving Small pieces of Antler - A Flying Eagle,
Landscape Scene, Fish Bear, etc. will be carved in your choice
of Elk crowns, Elk chunks, antler chunks, Moose crowns, etc. Painting
supplies are included. Same tools as above, including a leather
glove. B/I/A, Maximum 10, Minimum 4 students, Cost of class is
$45 plus blank, $6 and up.
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26ef |
Sat.
7/14 -
Sun. 7/15
Wed. 7/18 -
Thur. 7/19 |
SARFF,
TOM

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ADULT
Beginners Carving - Tom returns from Austin, TX, continuing
his valuable service of instructing a 2 day Beginners Carving
class. He covers the safety issues involved with carving, followed
by basic knife cuts, reading wood grain direction, use of V tools
and U gouges, etc. Student will carve a thumb or finger (out of
wood), a snake and a project of their choice on day one. On the
second day he includes tool selection, sanding, sharpening and
finishing plus allowing one to complete selections from 15 other
projects. Tools required: A knife and glove if you have them.
Tom has some to loan if you come without them. Beginners (NOTE:
Students must be 16 or older for this class), Max. 10, Cost is
$15 including blanks.
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Mon.
7/16
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SARFF,
TOM: |
YOUTH
Beginning Carving -(10 or older and must be supervised/accompanied
by adult) This one day class covers the safety issues involved with
carving, followed by basic knife cuts, reading wood grain direction,
use of V tools and U gouges, etc. Student will carve a thumb or
finger (out of wood!), a snake and a project of their choice. Tools
required: A knife and glove if you have them. Tom has some tools
and gloves to loan if you come without them. Beginners, Maximum
10, minimum 1 student. Cost is $10 including blanks.
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27c
27d
27e
27f |
Sun. 7/15
Mon. 7/16
Tue. 7/17
Wed. 7/18
Thr. 7/19 |
SMITH, ALAN & DIANA

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Teleidoscope or Kaleidoscopes-8 ½" long teleidoscope
or a kaleidoscope - (A teleidoscope is a kaleidoscope with a sphere
instead of a cell so the mirrors will reflect the image you are
looking at and will change as you move the scope.) All blanks
(round tube, 8-sided tube and wizard) will be made and pre-drilled
by Alan and come complete with the interior workings, which will
be fully assembled in class. You have the choice of carving in
the round, gouge chip carving, wood burning and/or painting your
project. Alan and Diana's daughter, Alana, will assist with the
wood burning and painting of your choice of designs including
a Nativity scene, Calla lilies, Transportation scene, etc. Some
paints will be available. See pictures at www.creedewoodcarvers.com
For questions, email us at sunflower.d@cox.net B/I/A Maximum 6,
minimum 1 student, 2 standbys. Cost of class is $35 per day plus
kit ($30-$45). Tools required for all students: light, power strip
or extension cord and possibly a magnifier.
If wood burning---wood burner and tips (1 or 2 days).
If carving in the round---various gouges, knives, V-tools and
a glove (Allow 3 days)
If gouge chip carving an 8-sided blank-- Palm tools - Gouges #7
(5/8"); #9 (1/4"); #9 (3/8"); #4 (1/8", 5.32
and 9/64); veiners; Old Texas Woodcarvers will have these available.
Bring what you have, as different patterns us a different number
of tools. Mallet will be provided for your use. (Allow 1-2 days)
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28b
28c
28d
28e
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Sat.
7/14
Sun. 7/15
Mon. 7/16
Tue. 7/17
Wed. 7/18
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STANFIELD,
LARRY

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Love Spoons -- Larry is normally a power carver, but this
time he will not use power. He also has some spoons he has designed
himself. Each student will have a selection of 5 or 6 blanks from
which to choose, and will have a good time carving Love Spoons.
You can carve as many days as you like - 1 or 5 and have a good
time doing it. I know you will enjoy your finished piece. Tools
required: standard hand tools. Bring your smile and let's carve
and have a good time. B/I/A, Maximum 10 students, minimum 3. Cost
of the class is $25 per day plus blank ($5 - $10).
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29c |
Sat.. 7/14
Mon. 7/16 |
TATTERSHALL,
DARRELL |
Beginning
Wooden Chain - Darrell is from Fruita, CO and has been coming
to Creede for many years. He is a master chain carver, using simplified
methods to make learning easy. He has been helping beginner carvers
in Spit n Whittle for several years. This class is primarily for
beginning or intermediate carvers who want to learn to carve chains.
Anyone under 15 years of age must have an adult with them. Tools
required: Glove, sharp detail knife and 3mm gouge (Dockyard) for
chain. B/I, Maximum 8 students. Cost of 1 day class is $30 including
blank.
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Tue. 7/15 |
TATTERSHALL,
DARRELL |
Beginning
Love Spoon -- Come carve a Love Spoon for that special gift.
You will need a glove, sharp detail knife and #5 - ½"
bent sweep for the spoon. B/I Maximum 8 students. Cost of 1 day
class is $30 including blank.
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Sat.
7/14 -
Tue. 7/17 |
VAUGHN,
GEORGE

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Rainbow,
Brown or Cutthroat Trout or a Bluegill -- George comes to Creede
from Midland, TX and has been carving for about 16 years and teaching
for 12. He has taught carving the carving of Indians, Santas, Fish
and Carousel Horses in several states. Students will learn to carve
a Rainbow, Brown or Cutthroat trout or Bluegill from a basswood
or Butternut rough out. All of the fish can either be realistically
painted, lightly painted to let the grain show through or left natural.
The realistic trout will have scales that can either be burned or
put on using the veil method, while the realistic bluegill scales
will need to be burned. You can email George for questions at thetoolbox@grandecom.net.
His web site is www.thecarverstoolbox.com.
This is a power carving class. Tools required: Foredom, Ram, Dremel
type power carver with assorted burrs and your normal carving tools.
If you have a Micro Motor Carver such as a Ram, bring it also. If
you want to burn the scales, bring a wood burner. George will have
scale tips available. Also bring a dust collector and extension
cord if you have one. I/A, Maximum 10, Minimum 3 students, no standbys.
Cost of 4 day class is $150 including blank eyes and paint. Some
bases will be available for sale, price being determined by the
complexity of the base.

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Wed. 7/18 |
VAUGHN, GEORGE |
Stylized
Angel -This angel can be used as an ornament or it will also
stand. Students will need normal hand carving tools, a glove and
sandpaper. I/A, Maximum students 10, minimum 3 and no standbys.
Cost of class is $35 including blank and finish.

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Thr. 7/19 |
VAUGHN, GEORGE |
Santa Ornament
-- Focus will be on the Santa face and George will have several
styles from which to choose. Tools required: Normal hand tools:
knife, large V-tool, 3/16" or ¼" veiners. B/I/A
Maximum 10, minimum 3 students, 1 standby. Cost of class is $30
including blank.

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