Chris Howard: Realistic Human Bust CarvingChris Howard is known for his realistic busts of NativeAmericans, and use of beautiful woods. His students willhave the unique opportunity to learn how to power carve a realistic human face of a man or woman. Emphasis will bestressed on proper proportion, facial anatomy, and the usesand selection of bits for shaping. Chris is offering a choice of projects. Students may chooseto power carve an Eastern Red Cedar wood spirit lamp basewhich will be pre-drilled for ease of wiring. Students canalso choose to do a Native American woman in walnut.Chris will provide parts and instruction needed for complet-

ing the lamp wiring. Student will need to provide their own power carving equipmentincluding a dust collector (a must have item). Wood projects range from $40 to $60.

Five Day Classes: Monday - Friday, June 12 - 16 continued

Vic Hood - Realistic Bust CarvingThe bust shown gives you some idea of what talent this man has in carving realistichuman faces. He sure knows how to make a piece of bark really look good. Need-less to say, Vic ranks in the upper echelon of woodcarving when it comes to realistichuman bust carving. He has won top awards in various competitions throughout thecountry to include the International Woodcarvers Congress.This is a bust class designed to encourage the student to create their own piece ofart. There will be a strong emphasis on design, creativity, and technical execution.The blanks will be life size. The structure of the class allows for beginners as wellas accomplished carvers. Students will be contacted prior to class so that the blankcan be customized to their project. The cost of the blank will be approximately$100.00 depending on the design and size; it will be out of butternut. There will beseveral models available for the students that are not sure what they want to carveand need them for direction or ideas. Gather up a bunch of photos for reference of a

famous person you admire or whoever you think you would want to sculpt in wood and sign up to get Vic’shelp. You will like the results.

Three Day Classes: Wednesday - Friday, June 14 - 16Steve Brown: Caricature Carving - Techniques and Tips

Over the years, CCA member Steve Brown personally designed manyroughouts that he uses in his classes and offers for sale. To add to hisvast selection, he purchased Vicki and Phil Bishop’s series of roughoutsawhile back. Go to his website www.sbrownwoodcarving.com to seethe selection. He’s going to have a lot of roughouts with him but to besure he has what you want, you may want to get in touch with him at270-871-4239 or sbrownwoodcarvin@bellsouth.net.

Steve makes sure that you go away from the class knowing how to carvesome of the more difficult aspects of caricature carving, such as: carvingfacial features, hands, wrinkles in clothing, etc. Choose from over 140

roughouts for your class projects. You could complete 2 projects in this class depending on your experience.Painting (finishing) your project will also be covered. Paints and finishing materials will be supplied. Steve’sroughouts prices are between $9.00 - $65.00.Three Day Classes: Wednesday - Friday, June 14 - 16 continued

Linda Langenberg Curtis: Santa Faces in BarkLinda Langenberg Curtis, Marion, Iowa is awell-known woodcarver and carving instructorwho has been carving since 1989. Although shespecializes in North American mammals, she isalso an accomplished carver of Santas and otherholiday characters.Linda has taught many carving seminarsthroughout the country from Alaska to Florida,

from Maine to Arizona and has judged numerous carving shows. She is knownfor her patient, methodical approach to her teaching. Regardless of your carving experience, she can adjust herteaching accordingly. Her carving is great; her painting is really great!

Adina Denton Huckins: A Female Bust or a Study of the Human Face Adina Denton Huckins comes from a rich family background of woodcarving talentand enjoys wood sculpture of all kinds. Her classes emphasizes correct understandingof anatomy leading to artistic form and design. For her three day class at the Congress,you will be choosing from any of three projects:• a female bust in the round from a rough out, designed especially for this class• a model of the planes of the human face• Study sticks of details of the human face such as eyes, nose, and mouth

Some instruction will be provided about what can make a face more masculine or morefeminine depending on the interest of each student. For more information about theclass, contact her at adinahuckins@gmail.com or 479-263-0061. You can also visit herweb page at www.adinahuckins.com. (The figure shown is not the class project)

Michele Parsons - Intro to Woodburning: LandscapesIn this 3 day class, you’ll not only learn the basics of woodburning, you’ll burna landscape. You do not need to be an artist, if you can trace lines, Michele canteach you how to woodburn using patterns. Michele will cover the basics ofwoodurning using variable-temperature equipment, which is not the same as thecraft woodburners that you may be familiar with from Scouts. Materials: $15to $20 depending on wood choices. Michele will send students a tool list in ad-vance and has 5 woodburning units for loan on a first come basis. VisitMichele’s website at www.ParsonsWoodArtistry.com for contact informationand to view samples of her work.

Bruce Shostak - A Begineer’s Introduction to WoodcarvingThis class is structured for the true beginner, a person who has never carved before, buthas a strong desire to learn. Students must be at least 18 years old and have safety gloveand thumb guard. Bring any tools you may have. If you don’t have any, you will haveuse of the instructor’s tools. Lecture and practice will start off the class to get a “feel” for

different tools and woods. Bruce’s project for 2017 willbe the mourning dove pictured on the left. He will alsohave the “Little Duckie” that he did last year. The cost ofeither cutout will be $5. Carving gloves and thumbguards will be available for sale: $20+.

Three Day Classes: Wednesday - Friday, June 14 - 16 continuedLinda Langenberg Curtis: Santa Faces in Bark

Linda Langenberg Curtis, Marion, Iowa is awell-known woodcarver and carving instructorwho has been carving since 1989. Although shespecializes in North American mammals, she isalso an accomplished carver of Santas and otherholiday characters.Linda has taught many carving seminarsthroughout the country from Alaska to Florida,

from Maine to Arizona and has judged numerous carving shows. She is knownfor her patient, methodical approach to her teaching. Regardless of your carving experience, she can adjust herteaching accordingly. Her carving is great; her painting is really great!

Adina Denton Huckins: A Female Bust or a Study of the Human Face Adina Denton Huckins comes from a rich family background of woodcarving talentand enjoys wood sculpture of all kinds. Her classes emphasizes correct understandingof anatomy leading to artistic form and design. For her three day class at the Congress,you will be choosing from any of three projects:• a female bust in the round from a rough out, designed especially for this class• a model of the planes of the human face• Study sticks of details of the human face such as eyes, nose, and mouth

Some instruction will be provided about what can make a face more masculine or morefeminine depending on the interest of each student. For more information about theclass, contact her at adinahuckins@gmail.com or 479-263-0061. You can also visit herweb page at www.adinahuckins.com. (The figure shown is not the class project)

Michele Parsons - Intro to Woodburning: LandscapesIn this 3 day class, you’ll not only learn the basics of woodburning, you’ll burna landscape. You do not need to be an artist, if you can trace lines, Michele canteach you how to woodburn using patterns. Michele will cover the basics ofwoodurning using variable-temperature equipment, which is not the same as thecraft woodburners that you may be familiar with from Scouts. Materials: $15to $20 depending on wood choices. Michele will send students a tool list in ad-vance and has 5 woodburning units for loan on a first come basis. VisitMichele’s website at www.ParsonsWoodArtistry.com for contact informationand to view samples of her work.

Bruce Shostak - A Begineer’s Introduction to WoodcarvingThis class is structured for the true beginner, a person who has never carved before, buthas a strong desire to learn. Students must be at least 18 years old and have safety gloveand thumb guard. Bring any tools you may have. If you don’t have any, you will haveuse of the instructor’s tools. Lecture and practice will start off the class to get a “feel” for

different tools and woods. Bruce’s project for 2017 willbe the mourning dove pictured on the left. He will alsohave the “Little Duckie” that he did last year. The cost ofeither cutout will be $5. Carving gloves and thumbguards will be available for sale: $20+.

Three Day Classes: Wednesday - Friday, June 14 - 16 continuedLinda Langenberg Curtis: Santa Faces in Bark

Linda Langenberg Curtis, Marion, Iowa is awell-known woodcarver and carving instructorwho has been carving since 1989. Although shespecializes in North American mammals, she isalso an accomplished carver of Santas and otherholiday characters.Linda has taught many carving seminarsthroughout the country from Alaska to Florida,

from Maine to Arizona and has judged numerous carving shows. She is knownfor her patient, methodical approach to her teaching. Regardless of your carving experience, she can adjust herteaching accordingly. Her carving is great; her painting is really great!

Adina Denton Huckins: A Female Bust or a Study of the Human Face Adina Denton Huckins comes from a rich family background of woodcarving talentand enjoys wood sculpture of all kinds. Her classes emphasizes correct understandingof anatomy leading to artistic form and design. For her three day class at the Congress,you will be choosing from any of three projects:• a female bust in the round from a rough out, designed especially for this class• a model of the planes of the human face• Study sticks of details of the human face such as eyes, nose, and mouth

Some instruction will be provided about what can make a face more masculine or morefeminine depending on the interest of each student. For more information about theclass, contact her at adinahuckins@gmail.com or 479-263-0061. You can also visit herweb page at www.adinahuckins.com. (The figure shown is not the class project)

Michele Parsons - Intro to Woodburning: LandscapesIn this 3 day class, you’ll not only learn the basics of woodburning, you’ll burna landscape. You do not need to be an artist, if you can trace lines, Michele canteach you how to woodburn using patterns. Michele will cover the basics ofwoodurning using variable-temperature equipment, which is not the same as thecraft woodburners that you may be familiar with from Scouts. Materials: $15to $20 depending on wood choices. Michele will send students a tool list in ad-vance and has 5 woodburning units for loan on a first come basis. VisitMichele’s website at www.ParsonsWoodArtistry.com for contact informationand to view samples of her work.

Bruce Shostak - A Begineer’s Introduction to WoodcarvingThis class is structured for the true beginner, a person who has never carved before, buthas a strong desire to learn. Students must be at least 18 years old and have safety gloveand thumb guard. Bring any tools you may have. If you don’t have any, you will haveuse of the instructor’s tools. Lecture and practice will start off the class to get a “feel” for

different tools and woods. Bruce’s project for 2017 willbe the mourning dove pictured on the left. He will alsohave the “Little Duckie” that he did last year. The cost ofeither cutout will be $5. Carving gloves and thumbguards will be available for sale: $20+.

IWC 2017

Sandy Smith: Caricature Carving ‘Lil CrittersSandy’s Critters are created from 2" x 2" x 3" pieces of basswood. All Critters are sitting with their back feetforward and their front paws in front of them. This is a class that lets students create their own Critter or carveone from Sandy’s existing menagerie of go-bys. Reference materials (mostly dogs) will be available, howeverstudents can bring photos of critters keeping in mind that “all views” (including the bottoms of the back feet)will be needed and that some animals make better critters than others.

Ain’t they thecutest things you

ever did see?

Three Day Classes: Wednesday - Friday, June 14 - 16 continued

Two Day Classes: Monday - Tuesday, June 12 - 13

Mary and Jimmie Earl McKinzie: Basket WeavingIf you want to try basket weaving, this class is a great place to start. Join us for this class to learn the basics ofbasket weaving and take home 2 unique basket projects: “Treasure Bowls” and “Streamers.” This seminar isappropriate for those who have never woven a basket; and still fun for those with basket weaving experience.We will provide tool kits for your use in class. The materials cost for the 2 day seminar is $45.“Treasure Bowls” is a set of 2 stylish acrylic bowls that can be used tostore your treasures, whether they are coins, candy, jewelry or somethingelse. The clear bowls are glued to a wood base and serve as permanentmolds. You will have a choice of colors for the space-dyed cane that youwill weave around the bowls, and finish them off with a traditional lashedrim. The bowls are 6" and 7½" diameter.

“Streamers” is a colorful basket that could have many uses. It features asolid woven base using assorted colors of spokes and natural fillers. A vari-ety of color choices will be available for the leather handles. The finishedbasket is 12" long, 8" wide and 4" high (without the handles).Mary and Jimmie Earl provide a unique teaching approach, which meanseach student gets extra instruction throughout the seminar. Mary’s love ofbaskets led her to weaving classes, soon involving Jimmie Earl. Now weav-

ing together for over 20 years, they enjoy designing, weaving and teaching basketry at home, at guilds and atconventions across the country. Color images of these baskets will be on www. awcltd.org website soon.

Steve Brown: Caricature Carving

If you want choices when you take a caricature carving class, thenSteve Brown’s class is the one you want to take. He offers over140 different roughouts for your carving pleasure. Read his fullstory on Page 5 of this newsletter.

Since he is teaching for 6 days, Steve is going to have a lot ofroughouts with him. To see what he has to offer, go to his websitewww.sbrownwoodcarving.com. To be sure he has what youwant to carve, e-mail him at sbrownwoodcarvin@bellsouth.net orcall him at 270-871-4239.

Three Day Classes: Wednesday - Friday, June 14 - 16 continuedLinda Langenberg Curtis: Santa Faces in Bark

Linda Langenberg Curtis, Marion, Iowa is awell-known woodcarver and carving instructorwho has been carving since 1989. Although shespecializes in North American mammals, she isalso an accomplished carver of Santas and otherholiday characters.Linda has taught many carving seminarsthroughout the country from Alaska to Florida,

from Maine to Arizona and has judged numerous carving shows. She is knownfor her patient, methodical approach to her teaching. Regardless of your carving experience, she can adjust herteaching accordingly. Her carving is great; her painting is really great!

Adina Denton Huckins: A Female Bust or a Study of the Human Face Adina Denton Huckins comes from a rich family background of woodcarving talentand enjoys wood sculpture of all kinds. Her classes emphasizes correct understandingof anatomy leading to artistic form and design. For her three day class at the Congress,you will be choosing from any of three projects:• a female bust in the round from a rough out, designed especially for this class• a model of the planes of the human face• Study sticks of details of the human face such as eyes, nose, and mouth

Some instruction will be provided about what can make a face more masculine or morefeminine depending on the interest of each student. For more information about theclass, contact her at adinahuckins@gmail.com or 479-263-0061. You can also visit herweb page at www.adinahuckins.com. (The figure shown is not the class project)

Michele Parsons - Intro to Woodburning: LandscapesIn this 3 day class, you’ll not only learn the basics of woodburning, you’ll burna landscape. You do not need to be an artist, if you can trace lines, Michele canteach you how to woodburn using patterns. Michele will cover the basics ofwoodurning using variable-temperature equipment, which is not the same as thecraft woodburners that you may be familiar with from Scouts. Materials: $15to $20 depending on wood choices. Michele will send students a tool list in ad-vance and has 5 woodburning units for loan on a first come basis. VisitMichele’s website at www.ParsonsWoodArtistry.com for contact informationand to view samples of her work.

Bruce Shostak - A Begineer’s Introduction to WoodcarvingThis class is structured for the true beginner, a person who has never carved before, buthas a strong desire to learn. Students must be at least 18 years old and have safety gloveand thumb guard. Bring any tools you may have. If you don’t have any, you will haveuse of the instructor’s tools. Lecture and practice will start off the class to get a “feel” for

different tools and woods. Bruce’s project for 2017 willbe the mourning dove pictured on the left. He will alsohave the “Little Duckie” that he did last year. The cost ofeither cutout will be $5. Carving gloves and thumbguards will be available for sale: $20+.

Sandy Smith: Caricature Carving ‘Lil CrittersSandy’s Critters are created from 2" x 2" x 3" pieces of basswood. All Critters are sitting with their back feetforward and their front paws in front of them. This is a class that lets students create their own Critter or carveone from Sandy’s existing menagerie of go-bys. Reference materials (mostly dogs) will be available, howeverstudents can bring photos of critters keeping in mind that “all views” (including the bottoms of the back feet)will be needed and that some animals make better critters than others.

Ain’t they thecutest things you

ever did see?

Three Day Classes: Wednesday - Friday, June 14 - 16 continued

Two Day Classes: Monday - Tuesday, June 12 - 13

Mary and Jimmie Earl McKinzie: Basket WeavingIf you want to try basket weaving, this class is a great place to start. Join us for this class to learn the basics ofbasket weaving and take home 2 unique basket projects: “Treasure Bowls” and “Streamers.” This seminar isappropriate for those who have never woven a basket; and still fun for those with basket weaving experience.We will provide tool kits for your use in class. The materials cost for the 2 day seminar is $45.“Treasure Bowls” is a set of 2 stylish acrylic bowls that can be used tostore your treasures, whether they are coins, candy, jewelry or somethingelse. The clear bowls are glued to a wood base and serve as permanentmolds. You will have a choice of colors for the space-dyed cane that youwill weave around the bowls, and finish them off with a traditional lashedrim. The bowls are 6" and 7½" diameter.

“Streamers” is a colorful basket that could have many uses. It features asolid woven base using assorted colors of spokes and natural fillers. A vari-ety of color choices will be available for the leather handles. The finishedbasket is 12" long, 8" wide and 4" high (without the handles).Mary and Jimmie Earl provide a unique teaching approach, which meanseach student gets extra instruction throughout the seminar. Mary’s love ofbaskets led her to weaving classes, soon involving Jimmie Earl. Now weav-

ing together for over 20 years, they enjoy designing, weaving and teaching basketry at home, at guilds and atconventions across the country. Color images of these baskets will be on www. awcltd.org website soon.

Steve Brown: Caricature Carving

If you want choices when you take a caricature carving class, thenSteve Brown’s class is the one you want to take. He offers over140 different roughouts for your carving pleasure. Read his fullstory on Page 5 of this newsletter.

Since he is teaching for 6 days, Steve is going to have a lot ofroughouts with him. To see what he has to offer, go to his websitewww.sbrownwoodcarving.com. To be sure he has what youwant to carve, e-mail him at sbrownwoodcarvin@bellsouth.net orcall him at 270-871-4239.

Sandy Smith: Caricature Carving ‘Lil CrittersSandy’s Critters are created from 2" x 2" x 3" pieces of basswood. All Critters are sitting with their back feetforward and their front paws in front of them. This is a class that lets students create their own Critter or carveone from Sandy’s existing menagerie of go-bys. Reference materials (mostly dogs) will be available, howeverstudents can bring photos of critters keeping in mind that “all views” (including the bottoms of the back feet)will be needed and that some animals make better critters than others.

Ain’t they thecutest things you

ever did see?

Three Day Classes: Wednesday - Friday, June 14 - 16 continued

Two Day Classes: Monday - Tuesday, June 12 - 13

Mary and Jimmie Earl McKinzie: Basket WeavingIf you want to try basket weaving, this class is a great place to start. Join us for this class to learn the basics ofbasket weaving and take home 2 unique basket projects: “Treasure Bowls” and “Streamers.” This seminar isappropriate for those who have never woven a basket; and still fun for those with basket weaving experience.We will provide tool kits for your use in class. The materials cost for the 2 day seminar is $45.“Treasure Bowls” is a set of 2 stylish acrylic bowls that can be used tostore your treasures, whether they are coins, candy, jewelry or somethingelse. The clear bowls are glued to a wood base and serve as permanentmolds. You will have a choice of colors for the space-dyed cane that youwill weave around the bowls, and finish them off with a traditional lashedrim. The bowls are 6" and 7½" diameter.

“Streamers” is a colorful basket that could have many uses. It features asolid woven base using assorted colors of spokes and natural fillers. A vari-ety of color choices will be available for the leather handles. The finishedbasket is 12" long, 8" wide and 4" high (without the handles).Mary and Jimmie Earl provide a unique teaching approach, which meanseach student gets extra instruction throughout the seminar. Mary’s love ofbaskets led her to weaving classes, soon involving Jimmie Earl. Now weav-

ing together for over 20 years, they enjoy designing, weaving and teaching basketry at home, at guilds and atconventions across the country. Color images of these baskets will be on www. awcltd.org website soon.

Steve Brown: Caricature Carving

If you want choices when you take a caricature carving class, thenSteve Brown’s class is the one you want to take. He offers over140 different roughouts for your carving pleasure. Read his fullstory on Page 5 of this newsletter.

Since he is teaching for 6 days, Steve is going to have a lot ofroughouts with him. To see what he has to offer, go to his websitewww.sbrownwoodcarving.com. To be sure he has what youwant to carve, e-mail him at sbrownwoodcarvin@bellsouth.net orcall him at 270-871-4239.

Sandy Smith: Caricature Carving ‘Lil CrittersSandy’s Critters are created from 2" x 2" x 3" pieces of basswood. All Critters are sitting with their back feetforward and their front paws in front of them. This is a class that lets students create their own Critter or carveone from Sandy’s existing menagerie of go-bys. Reference materials (mostly dogs) will be available, howeverstudents can bring photos of critters keeping in mind that “all views” (including the bottoms of the back feet)will be needed and that some animals make better critters than others.

Ain’t they thecutest things you

ever did see?

Three Day Classes: Wednesday - Friday, June 14 - 16 continued

Two Day Classes: Monday - Tuesday, June 12 - 13

Mary and Jimmie Earl McKinzie: Basket WeavingIf you want to try basket weaving, this class is a great place to start. Join us for this class to learn the basics ofbasket weaving and take home 2 unique basket projects: “Treasure Bowls” and “Streamers.” This seminar isappropriate for those who have never woven a basket; and still fun for those with basket weaving experience.We will provide tool kits for your use in class. The materials cost for the 2 day seminar is $45.“Treasure Bowls” is a set of 2 stylish acrylic bowls that can be used tostore your treasures, whether they are coins, candy, jewelry or somethingelse. The clear bowls are glued to a wood base and serve as permanentmolds. You will have a choice of colors for the space-dyed cane that youwill weave around the bowls, and finish them off with a traditional lashedrim. The bowls are 6" and 7½" diameter.

“Streamers” is a colorful basket that could have many uses. It features asolid woven base using assorted colors of spokes and natural fillers. A vari-ety of color choices will be available for the leather handles. The finishedbasket is 12" long, 8" wide and 4" high (without the handles).Mary and Jimmie Earl provide a unique teaching approach, which meanseach student gets extra instruction throughout the seminar. Mary’s love ofbaskets led her to weaving classes, soon involving Jimmie Earl. Now weav-

ing together for over 20 years, they enjoy designing, weaving and teaching basketry at home, at guilds and atconventions across the country. Color images of these baskets will be on www. awcltd.org website soon.

Steve Brown: Caricature Carving

If you want choices when you take a caricature carving class, thenSteve Brown’s class is the one you want to take. He offers over140 different roughouts for your carving pleasure. Read his fullstory on Page 5 of this newsletter.

Since he is teaching for 6 days, Steve is going to have a lot ofroughouts with him. To see what he has to offer, go to his websitewww.sbrownwoodcarving.com. To be sure he has what youwant to carve, e-mail him at sbrownwoodcarvin@bellsouth.net orcall him at 270-871-4239.

Two Day Classes: Monday - Tuesday, June 12 - 13 continued

One Day Classes: Saturday, June 17

Michele Parsons: Intro to Pyrography - Leather Journal Cover

Have you tried burning on leather? Here’s your chance to do so. Michele Parsonsis a frequent author for Pyrography Magazine. She is also known for her ability toconnect with students and makes pyrography (“woodburning”) easy to learn.

This class will cover the basics of burning using variable-temperature equipment,which is not the same as the craft woodburners that you may be familiar with fromScouts. You do not need to be an artist, if you can trace lines, Michele can teachyou how to burn using patterns. Materials: Leather Journal Cover ($22). Michelewill send students a tool list in advance and has 5 woodburning units to loan on afirst come basis. Visit Michele’s website at www.ParsonsWoodArtistry.com forcontact information and to view samples of her work.

Greg Wirtz: Intaglio Relief CarvingIntaglio relief is when you carve the image into the wood surface leaving the outsideperimeter to actually frame the carving. It is a form of relief carving that has be-come very popular in recent years due in large part to Greg’s teaching efforts. Hehas taught many different forms of woodcarving for at least 10 of those years allover his home state of Wisconsin as well as Iowa, Minnesota, South Carolina, Nebraska and many otherlocations. He has been focused on this intaglio form ofcarving for the last few years and has done very wellwith it.

Whether you’re into Santas or want to do a nostalgicscene like the one pictured on the right, Greg has a project for you. The Santa pictured is just one of many different ones he offers, most being full figures, as well as an array of beautiful flower arrangements such as poinsettias or sunflowers.If you want to try something a bit different than “normal” relief carving, give thisclass a try. You will definitely not regret it.

Steve Brown: “Carving on the Edge” - Carve Your Own Face Study StickSteve will be teaching a step-by-step method of carving a caricature face on the corner of a stick of basswood.You will be carving each step separately so when you are done you will have your very own caricature facestudy stick to take home. Unfortunately there wasn’t a picture available to publish, but looking at all the differ-ent and creative faces on his website (www.sbrownwoodcarving.com) you can easily tell the end results of yourstudy stick will be very cool indeed. Materials: $3 to $6.

Denny Neubauer: Forge a Knife Blade out of a Drill Bit!Have you ever wanted to forge your own carving knife but didn’t know where to start? Here is an opportunity to try it for yourself. Denny will take you step by step through thewhole process. You will start with a ¼" twist drill bit and forge it into a carving knife. Youwill be able to shape the blade to the shape that fits your needs.

This includes forging the blade, rough grinding to desired shape, hardening and temperingthe blade and setting it in a handle. Denny will also give you the information on how tomake your own forge and spend extra time on sharpening tools.

Mary and Jimmie Earl McKinzie, Continued

Sandy Smith: Caricature Carving ‘Lil CrittersSandy’s Critters are created from 2" x 2" x 3" pieces of basswood. All Critters are sitting with their back feetforward and their front paws in front of them. This is a class that lets students create their own Critter or carveone from Sandy’s existing menagerie of go-bys. Reference materials (mostly dogs) will be available, howeverstudents can bring photos of critters keeping in mind that “all views” (including the bottoms of the back feet)will be needed and that some animals make better critters than others.

Ain’t they thecutest things you

ever did see?

Three Day Classes: Wednesday - Friday, June 14 - 16 continued

Two Day Classes: Monday - Tuesday, June 12 - 13

Mary and Jimmie Earl McKinzie: Basket WeavingIf you want to try basket weaving, this class is a great place to start. Join us for this class to learn the basics ofbasket weaving and take home 2 unique basket projects: “Treasure Bowls” and “Streamers.” This seminar isappropriate for those who have never woven a basket; and still fun for those with basket weaving experience.We will provide tool kits for your use in class. The materials cost for the 2 day seminar is $45.“Treasure Bowls” is a set of 2 stylish acrylic bowls that can be used tostore your treasures, whether they are coins, candy, jewelry or somethingelse. The clear bowls are glued to a wood base and serve as permanentmolds. You will have a choice of colors for the space-dyed cane that youwill weave around the bowls, and finish them off with a traditional lashedrim. The bowls are 6" and 7½" diameter.

“Streamers” is a colorful basket that could have many uses. It features asolid woven base using assorted colors of spokes and natural fillers. A vari-ety of color choices will be available for the leather handles. The finishedbasket is 12" long, 8" wide and 4" high (without the handles).Mary and Jimmie Earl provide a unique teaching approach, which meanseach student gets extra instruction throughout the seminar. Mary’s love ofbaskets led her to weaving classes, soon involving Jimmie Earl. Now weav-

ing together for over 20 years, they enjoy designing, weaving and teaching basketry at home, at guilds and atconventions across the country. Color images of these baskets will be on www. awcltd.org website soon.

Steve Brown: Caricature Carving

If you want choices when you take a caricature carving class, thenSteve Brown’s class is the one you want to take. He offers over140 different roughouts for your carving pleasure. Read his fullstory on Page 5 of this newsletter.

Since he is teaching for 6 days, Steve is going to have a lot ofroughouts with him. To see what he has to offer, go to his websitewww.sbrownwoodcarving.com. To be sure he has what youwant to carve, e-mail him at sbrownwoodcarvin@bellsouth.net orcall him at 270-871-4239.

Two Day Classes: Monday - Tuesday, June 12 - 13 continued

One Day Classes: Saturday, June 17

Michele Parsons: Intro to Pyrography - Leather Journal Cover

Have you tried burning on leather? Here’s your chance to do so. Michele Parsonsis a frequent author for Pyrography Magazine. She is also known for her ability toconnect with students and makes pyrography (“woodburning”) easy to learn.

This class will cover the basics of burning using variable-temperature equipment,which is not the same as the craft woodburners that you may be familiar with fromScouts. You do not need to be an artist, if you can trace lines, Michele can teachyou how to burn using patterns. Materials: Leather Journal Cover ($22). Michelewill send students a tool list in advance and has 5 woodburning units to loan on afirst come basis. Visit Michele’s website at www.ParsonsWoodArtistry.com forcontact information and to view samples of her work.

Greg Wirtz: Intaglio Relief CarvingIntaglio relief is when you carve the image into the wood surface leaving the outsideperimeter to actually frame the carving. It is a form of relief carving that has be-come very popular in recent years due in large part to Greg’s teaching efforts. Hehas taught many different forms of woodcarving for at least 10 of those years allover his home state of Wisconsin as well as Iowa, Minnesota, South Carolina, Nebraska and many otherlocations. He has been focused on this intaglio form ofcarving for the last few years and has done very wellwith it.

Whether you’re into Santas or want to do a nostalgicscene like the one pictured on the right, Greg has a project for you. The Santa pictured is just one of many different ones he offers, most being full figures, as well as an array of beautiful flower arrangements such as poinsettias or sunflowers.If you want to try something a bit different than “normal” relief carving, give thisclass a try. You will definitely not regret it.

Steve Brown: “Carving on the Edge” - Carve Your Own Face Study StickSteve will be teaching a step-by-step method of carving a caricature face on the corner of a stick of basswood.You will be carving each step separately so when you are done you will have your very own caricature facestudy stick to take home. Unfortunately there wasn’t a picture available to publish, but looking at all the differ-ent and creative faces on his website (www.sbrownwoodcarving.com) you can easily tell the end results of yourstudy stick will be very cool indeed. Materials: $3 to $6.

Denny Neubauer: Forge a Knife Blade out of a Drill Bit!Have you ever wanted to forge your own carving knife but didn’t know where to start? Here is an opportunity to try it for yourself. Denny will take you step by step through thewhole process. You will start with a ¼" twist drill bit and forge it into a carving knife. Youwill be able to shape the blade to the shape that fits your needs.

This includes forging the blade, rough grinding to desired shape, hardening and temperingthe blade and setting it in a handle. Denny will also give you the information on how tomake your own forge and spend extra time on sharpening tools.

Two Day Classes: Monday - Tuesday, June 12 - 13 continued

One Day Classes: Saturday, June 17

Michele Parsons: Intro to Pyrography - Leather Journal Cover

Have you tried burning on leather? Here’s your chance to do so. Michele Parsonsis a frequent author for Pyrography Magazine. She is also known for her ability toconnect with students and makes pyrography (“woodburning”) easy to learn.

This class will cover the basics of burning using variable-temperature equipment,which is not the same as the craft woodburners that you may be familiar with fromScouts. You do not need to be an artist, if you can trace lines, Michele can teachyou how to burn using patterns. Materials: Leather Journal Cover ($22). Michelewill send students a tool list in advance and has 5 woodburning units to loan on afirst come basis. Visit Michele’s website at www.ParsonsWoodArtistry.com forcontact information and to view samples of her work.

Greg Wirtz: Intaglio Relief CarvingIntaglio relief is when you carve the image into the wood surface leaving the outsideperimeter to actually frame the carving. It is a form of relief carving that has be-come very popular in recent years due in large part to Greg’s teaching efforts. Hehas taught many different forms of woodcarving for at least 10 of those years allover his home state of Wisconsin as well as Iowa, Minnesota, South Carolina, Nebraska and many otherlocations. He has been focused on this intaglio form ofcarving for the last few years and has done very wellwith it.

Whether you’re into Santas or want to do a nostalgicscene like the one pictured on the right, Greg has a project for you. The Santa pictured is just one of many different ones he offers, most being full figures, as well as an array of beautiful flower arrangements such as poinsettias or sunflowers.If you want to try something a bit different than “normal” relief carving, give thisclass a try. You will definitely not regret it.

Steve Brown: “Carving on the Edge” - Carve Your Own Face Study StickSteve will be teaching a step-by-step method of carving a caricature face on the corner of a stick of basswood.You will be carving each step separately so when you are done you will have your very own caricature facestudy stick to take home. Unfortunately there wasn’t a picture available to publish, but looking at all the differ-ent and creative faces on his website (www.sbrownwoodcarving.com) you can easily tell the end results of yourstudy stick will be very cool indeed. Materials: $3 to $6.

Denny Neubauer: Forge a Knife Blade out of a Drill Bit!Have you ever wanted to forge your own carving knife but didn’t know where to start? Here is an opportunity to try it for yourself. Denny will take you step by step through thewhole process. You will start with a ¼" twist drill bit and forge it into a carving knife. Youwill be able to shape the blade to the shape that fits your needs.

This includes forging the blade, rough grinding to desired shape, hardening and temperingthe blade and setting it in a handle. Denny will also give you the information on how tomake your own forge and spend extra time on sharpening tools.

Two Day Classes: Monday - Tuesday, June 12 - 13 continued

One Day Classes: Saturday, June 17

Michele Parsons: Intro to Pyrography - Leather Journal Cover

Have you tried burning on leather? Here’s your chance to do so. Michele Parsonsis a frequent author for Pyrography Magazine. She is also known for her ability toconnect with students and makes pyrography (“woodburning”) easy to learn.

This class will cover the basics of burning using variable-temperature equipment,which is not the same as the craft woodburners that you may be familiar with fromScouts. You do not need to be an artist, if you can trace lines, Michele can teachyou how to burn using patterns. Materials: Leather Journal Cover ($22). Michelewill send students a tool list in advance and has 5 woodburning units to loan on afirst come basis. Visit Michele’s website at www.ParsonsWoodArtistry.com forcontact information and to view samples of her work.

Greg Wirtz: Intaglio Relief CarvingIntaglio relief is when you carve the image into the wood surface leaving the outsideperimeter to actually frame the carving. It is a form of relief carving that has be-come very popular in recent years due in large part to Greg’s teaching efforts. Hehas taught many different forms of woodcarving for at least 10 of those years allover his home state of Wisconsin as well as Iowa, Minnesota, South Carolina, Nebraska and many otherlocations. He has been focused on this intaglio form ofcarving for the last few years and has done very wellwith it.

Whether you’re into Santas or want to do a nostalgicscene like the one pictured on the right, Greg has a project for you. The Santa pictured is just one of many different ones he offers, most being full figures, as well as an array of beautiful flower arrangements such as poinsettias or sunflowers.If you want to try something a bit different than “normal” relief carving, give thisclass a try. You will definitely not regret it.

Steve Brown: “Carving on the Edge” - Carve Your Own Face Study StickSteve will be teaching a step-by-step method of carving a caricature face on the corner of a stick of basswood.You will be carving each step separately so when you are done you will have your very own caricature facestudy stick to take home. Unfortunately there wasn’t a picture available to publish, but looking at all the differ-ent and creative faces on his website (www.sbrownwoodcarving.com) you can easily tell the end results of yourstudy stick will be very cool indeed. Materials: $3 to $6.

Denny Neubauer: Forge a Knife Blade out of a Drill Bit!Have you ever wanted to forge your own carving knife but didn’t know where to start? Here is an opportunity to try it for yourself. Denny will take you step by step through thewhole process. You will start with a ¼" twist drill bit and forge it into a carving knife. Youwill be able to shape the blade to the shape that fits your needs.

This includes forging the blade, rough grinding to desired shape, hardening and temperingthe blade and setting it in a handle. Denny will also give you the information on how tomake your own forge and spend extra time on sharpening tools.

One Day Classes: Saturday, June 17 continuedMichele Parsons: Intro to Pyrography - Shading PatternsToday’s ubiquitous adult coloring books make great patterns to woodburn.However many people are unsure on how to shade the patterns. Pyrography instructor, Michele Parsons will teach you the basics of woodburning usingvariable-temperature woodburning equipment, as well as how to alter and shadeyour pattern. She will also cover how to color and finish your piece.

Michele is known for her ability to make pyrography easy to learn. Materialsrun $4-15 depending on wood choices. Michele will send students a tool list inadvance and has 5 woodburning units for loan on a first come basis. VisitMichele’s website at www.ParsonsWoodArtistry.com for contact informationand to view samples of her work.

Motel, Bed & Breakfast, Cabin and Camping Information for 2017 CongressThere are many choices for accommodations in Maquoketa and the surrounding areas. We would like you tofavor the places located right in town before looking elsewhere. They have welcomed us with open arms and wewant to support the local businesses. The Centerstone Inn & Suites has been selected as the “Official GatheringPlace” for the 2017 Congress. Make sure you let any of these folks know that you are with the WOOD-CARVERS in order to get a special rate, if there is one.

CENTERSTONE INN AND SUITES (Formerly Comfort Inn), 1910 Nairn Drive S, Maquoketa, IA 52060(563)652-0222. $72.99 a day for carvers. Free expanded Continental Breakfast, Free USA Today, Wireless In-ternet, Game Room, Exercise Room, Indoor Heated Pool, Children’s Pool and Hot Tub.

MAQUOKETA INN & SUITES, (Formerly Super 8)1019 West Platt, Maquoketa, IA 52060 (563)652-6888. Weekday: $62.10 + tax (1 person); $74.00 + tax (2 people). Weekend: $71.10 + tax (1 person);$84.00 + tax (2 people). Free Super-Start Breakfast, Wireless Internet, Cable TV with HBO

DECKER HOTEL & RESTAURANT, 128 N. Main St. Maquoketa, IA 52060 (563)652-1875Guest Rooms start at $71.00 per night + tax. The rooms have been restored to reflect the era of origin. Eachroom is furnished with antiques and is set up and decorated with unique turn-of-the-century wallpaper. Eachroom has the convenience of a private bathroom, TV and phone.

SQUIERS MANOR BED & BREAKFAST, 418 W Pleasant St. Maquoketa, IA 52060 (563)652-6961Guest rooms range from $80.00 per night + tax for a Mid-Week rate. The antique décor, crackling fireplacesand Victorian ambiance also offer the modern conveniences of private baths with Jacuzzis, central-air, in-roomphones. A full country gourmet breakfast is served as well as a choice of desserts by candlelight in the evening.

SUPER 8 MOTEL, 918 Westwood Dr., De Witt, IA 52742 (563)659-8888. $59 to $79. Call for exact rate. Su-perstart Breakfast, Microwave, Refrigerator, Coffee Pot, Coin Laundry.

CAMPING INFORMATION:

Jackson County Fairgrounds: Camping spots with water and electricity are available on the property. There aresome 30 Amp spots available with the rest being 15 Amp. Site availability is on a first-come / first-served basis.There is a $15 per night charge. Sewer pickup is being arranged. For more information, call Lanny (Fair-grounds Manager) at 563-652-4282.

Horseshoe Pond Park: Located on the south side of Maquoketa, it has 16 - 50 foot recreational vehicle campingpads available. Modern Restrooms/Showers, Potable Water Hydrant, Sanitary Disposal Station. First Come /First Served Reservations. 563-652-5292

Two Day Classes: Monday - Tuesday, June 12 - 13 continued

One Day Classes: Saturday, June 17

Michele Parsons: Intro to Pyrography - Leather Journal Cover

Have you tried burning on leather? Here’s your chance to do so. Michele Parsonsis a frequent author for Pyrography Magazine. She is also known for her ability toconnect with students and makes pyrography (“woodburning”) easy to learn.

This class will cover the basics of burning using variable-temperature equipment,which is not the same as the craft woodburners that you may be familiar with fromScouts. You do not need to be an artist, if you can trace lines, Michele can teachyou how to burn using patterns. Materials: Leather Journal Cover ($22). Michelewill send students a tool list in advance and has 5 woodburning units to loan on afirst come basis. Visit Michele’s website at www.ParsonsWoodArtistry.com forcontact information and to view samples of her work.

Greg Wirtz: Intaglio Relief CarvingIntaglio relief is when you carve the image into the wood surface leaving the outsideperimeter to actually frame the carving. It is a form of relief carving that has be-come very popular in recent years due in large part to Greg’s teaching efforts. Hehas taught many different forms of woodcarving for at least 10 of those years allover his home state of Wisconsin as well as Iowa, Minnesota, South Carolina, Nebraska and many otherlocations. He has been focused on this intaglio form ofcarving for the last few years and has done very wellwith it.

Whether you’re into Santas or want to do a nostalgicscene like the one pictured on the right, Greg has a project for you. The Santa pictured is just one of many different ones he offers, most being full figures, as well as an array of beautiful flower arrangements such as poinsettias or sunflowers.If you want to try something a bit different than “normal” relief carving, give thisclass a try. You will definitely not regret it.

Steve Brown: “Carving on the Edge” - Carve Your Own Face Study StickSteve will be teaching a step-by-step method of carving a caricature face on the corner of a stick of basswood.You will be carving each step separately so when you are done you will have your very own caricature facestudy stick to take home. Unfortunately there wasn’t a picture available to publish, but looking at all the differ-ent and creative faces on his website (www.sbrownwoodcarving.com) you can easily tell the end results of yourstudy stick will be very cool indeed. Materials: $3 to $6.

Denny Neubauer: Forge a Knife Blade out of a Drill Bit!Have you ever wanted to forge your own carving knife but didn’t know where to start? Here is an opportunity to try it for yourself. Denny will take you step by step through thewhole process. You will start with a ¼" twist drill bit and forge it into a carving knife. Youwill be able to shape the blade to the shape that fits your needs.

This includes forging the blade, rough grinding to desired shape, hardening and temperingthe blade and setting it in a handle. Denny will also give you the information on how tomake your own forge and spend extra time on sharpening tools.

One Day Classes: Saturday, June 17 continuedMichele Parsons: Intro to Pyrography - Shading PatternsToday’s ubiquitous adult coloring books make great patterns to woodburn.However many people are unsure on how to shade the patterns. Pyrography instructor, Michele Parsons will teach you the basics of woodburning usingvariable-temperature woodburning equipment, as well as how to alter and shadeyour pattern. She will also cover how to color and finish your piece.

Michele is known for her ability to make pyrography easy to learn. Materialsrun $4-15 depending on wood choices. Michele will send students a tool list inadvance and has 5 woodburning units for loan on a first come basis. VisitMichele’s website at www.ParsonsWoodArtistry.com for contact informationand to view samples of her work.

Motel, Bed & Breakfast, Cabin and Camping Information for 2017 CongressThere are many choices for accommodations in Maquoketa and the surrounding areas. We would like you tofavor the places located right in town before looking elsewhere. They have welcomed us with open arms and wewant to support the local businesses. The Centerstone Inn & Suites has been selected as the “Official GatheringPlace” for the 2017 Congress. Make sure you let any of these folks know that you are with the WOOD-CARVERS in order to get a special rate, if there is one.

CENTERSTONE INN AND SUITES (Formerly Comfort Inn), 1910 Nairn Drive S, Maquoketa, IA 52060(563)652-0222. $72.99 a day for carvers. Free expanded Continental Breakfast, Free USA Today, Wireless In-ternet, Game Room, Exercise Room, Indoor Heated Pool, Children’s Pool and Hot Tub.

MAQUOKETA INN & SUITES, (Formerly Super 8)1019 West Platt, Maquoketa, IA 52060 (563)652-6888. Weekday: $62.10 + tax (1 person); $74.00 + tax (2 people). Weekend: $71.10 + tax (1 person);$84.00 + tax (2 people). Free Super-Start Breakfast, Wireless Internet, Cable TV with HBO

DECKER HOTEL & RESTAURANT, 128 N. Main St. Maquoketa, IA 52060 (563)652-1875Guest Rooms start at $71.00 per night + tax. The rooms have been restored to reflect the era of origin. Eachroom is furnished with antiques and is set up and decorated with unique turn-of-the-century wallpaper. Eachroom has the convenience of a private bathroom, TV and phone.

SQUIERS MANOR BED & BREAKFAST, 418 W Pleasant St. Maquoketa, IA 52060 (563)652-6961Guest rooms range from $80.00 per night + tax for a Mid-Week rate. The antique décor, crackling fireplacesand Victorian ambiance also offer the modern conveniences of private baths with Jacuzzis, central-air, in-roomphones. A full country gourmet breakfast is served as well as a choice of desserts by candlelight in the evening.

SUPER 8 MOTEL, 918 Westwood Dr., De Witt, IA 52742 (563)659-8888. $59 to $79. Call for exact rate. Su-perstart Breakfast, Microwave, Refrigerator, Coffee Pot, Coin Laundry.

CAMPING INFORMATION:

Jackson County Fairgrounds: Camping spots with water and electricity are available on the property. There aresome 30 Amp spots available with the rest being 15 Amp. Site availability is on a first-come / first-served basis.There is a $15 per night charge. Sewer pickup is being arranged. For more information, call Lanny (Fair-grounds Manager) at 563-652-4282.

Horseshoe Pond Park: Located on the south side of Maquoketa, it has 16 - 50 foot recreational vehicle campingpads available. Modern Restrooms/Showers, Potable Water Hydrant, Sanitary Disposal Station. First Come /First Served Reservations. 563-652-5292

One Day Classes: Saturday, June 17 continuedMichele Parsons: Intro to Pyrography - Shading PatternsToday’s ubiquitous adult coloring books make great patterns to woodburn.However many people are unsure on how to shade the patterns. Pyrography instructor, Michele Parsons will teach you the basics of woodburning usingvariable-temperature woodburning equipment, as well as how to alter and shadeyour pattern. She will also cover how to color and finish your piece.

Michele is known for her ability to make pyrography easy to learn. Materialsrun $4-15 depending on wood choices. Michele will send students a tool list inadvance and has 5 woodburning units for loan on a first come basis. VisitMichele’s website at www.ParsonsWoodArtistry.com for contact informationand to view samples of her work.

Motel, Bed & Breakfast, Cabin and Camping Information for 2017 CongressThere are many choices for accommodations in Maquoketa and the surrounding areas. We would like you tofavor the places located right in town before looking elsewhere. They have welcomed us with open arms and wewant to support the local businesses. The Centerstone Inn & Suites has been selected as the “Official GatheringPlace” for the 2017 Congress. Make sure you let any of these folks know that you are with the WOOD-CARVERS in order to get a special rate, if there is one.

CENTERSTONE INN AND SUITES (Formerly Comfort Inn), 1910 Nairn Drive S, Maquoketa, IA 52060(563)652-0222. $72.99 a day for carvers. Free expanded Continental Breakfast, Free USA Today, Wireless In-ternet, Game Room, Exercise Room, Indoor Heated Pool, Children’s Pool and Hot Tub.

MAQUOKETA INN & SUITES, (Formerly Super 8)1019 West Platt, Maquoketa, IA 52060 (563)652-6888. Weekday: $62.10 + tax (1 person); $74.00 + tax (2 people). Weekend: $71.10 + tax (1 person);$84.00 + tax (2 people). Free Super-Start Breakfast, Wireless Internet, Cable TV with HBO

DECKER HOTEL & RESTAURANT, 128 N. Main St. Maquoketa, IA 52060 (563)652-1875Guest Rooms start at $71.00 per night + tax. The rooms have been restored to reflect the era of origin. Eachroom is furnished with antiques and is set up and decorated with unique turn-of-the-century wallpaper. Eachroom has the convenience of a private bathroom, TV and phone.

SQUIERS MANOR BED & BREAKFAST, 418 W Pleasant St. Maquoketa, IA 52060 (563)652-6961Guest rooms range from $80.00 per night + tax for a Mid-Week rate. The antique décor, crackling fireplacesand Victorian ambiance also offer the modern conveniences of private baths with Jacuzzis, central-air, in-roomphones. A full country gourmet breakfast is served as well as a choice of desserts by candlelight in the evening.

SUPER 8 MOTEL, 918 Westwood Dr., De Witt, IA 52742 (563)659-8888. $59 to $79. Call for exact rate. Su-perstart Breakfast, Microwave, Refrigerator, Coffee Pot, Coin Laundry.

CAMPING INFORMATION:

Jackson County Fairgrounds: Camping spots with water and electricity are available on the property. There aresome 30 Amp spots available with the rest being 15 Amp. Site availability is on a first-come / first-served basis.There is a $15 per night charge. Sewer pickup is being arranged. For more information, call Lanny (Fair-grounds Manager) at 563-652-4282.

Horseshoe Pond Park: Located on the south side of Maquoketa, it has 16 - 50 foot recreational vehicle campingpads available. Modern Restrooms/Showers, Potable Water Hydrant, Sanitary Disposal Station. First Come /First Served Reservations. 563-652-5292

Two Day Classes: Monday - Tuesday, June 12 - 13 continued

One Day Classes: Saturday, June 17

Michele Parsons: Intro to Pyrography - Leather Journal Cover

Have you tried burning on leather? Here’s your chance to do so. Michele Parsonsis a frequent author for Pyrography Magazine. She is also known for her ability toconnect with students and makes pyrography (“woodburning”) easy to learn.

This class will cover the basics of burning using variable-temperature equipment,which is not the same as the craft woodburners that you may be familiar with fromScouts. You do not need to be an artist, if you can trace lines, Michele can teachyou how to burn using patterns. Materials: Leather Journal Cover ($22). Michelewill send students a tool list in advance and has 5 woodburning units to loan on afirst come basis. Visit Michele’s website at www.ParsonsWoodArtistry.com forcontact information and to view samples of her work.

Greg Wirtz: Intaglio Relief CarvingIntaglio relief is when you carve the image into the wood surface leaving the outsideperimeter to actually frame the carving. It is a form of relief carving that has be-come very popular in recent years due in large part to Greg’s teaching efforts. Hehas taught many different forms of woodcarving for at least 10 of those years allover his home state of Wisconsin as well as Iowa, Minnesota, South Carolina, Nebraska and many otherlocations. He has been focused on this intaglio form ofcarving for the last few years and has done very wellwith it.

Whether you’re into Santas or want to do a nostalgicscene like the one pictured on the right, Greg has a project for you. The Santa pictured is just one of many different ones he offers, most being full figures, as well as an array of beautiful flower arrangements such as poinsettias or sunflowers.If you want to try something a bit different than “normal” relief carving, give thisclass a try. You will definitely not regret it.

Steve Brown: “Carving on the Edge” - Carve Your Own Face Study StickSteve will be teaching a step-by-step method of carving a caricature face on the corner of a stick of basswood.You will be carving each step separately so when you are done you will have your very own caricature facestudy stick to take home. Unfortunately there wasn’t a picture available to publish, but looking at all the differ-ent and creative faces on his website (www.sbrownwoodcarving.com) you can easily tell the end results of yourstudy stick will be very cool indeed. Materials: $3 to $6.

Denny Neubauer: Forge a Knife Blade out of a Drill Bit!Have you ever wanted to forge your own carving knife but didn’t know where to start? Here is an opportunity to try it for yourself. Denny will take you step by step through thewhole process. You will start with a ¼" twist drill bit and forge it into a carving knife. Youwill be able to shape the blade to the shape that fits your needs.

This includes forging the blade, rough grinding to desired shape, hardening and temperingthe blade and setting it in a handle. Denny will also give you the information on how tomake your own forge and spend extra time on sharpening tools.

End of Three, Two and One Day Classes