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Florida Woodcarvers Roundup / North Port

Feb 7-10, 2023 .... tues-fri

WELCOME to the 2023 Florida Woodcarvers Roundup! Please check out our excellent class lineup listed below. You are welcome to take one class or even four straight days of classes. Create your own schedule! Walk-ins welcome however it is best to pre-register before the class fills up. Register by class # by email or call Chris at 507-339-0336.

Location: VFW/North Port • 4860 Trott Circle

Class / Instructor:

Caricature Projects w/Jim Hiser ($25/day)

A variety of projects to pick from this CCA member. Learn facial features, blocking, shaping and more!

• (tues #1101, Wed #2201, Thur #3301, Fri #4401)

Caricature Expressions W/ Dave Dion ($30/day)

Learn to carve each of the facial features and how to create unique expressions in your caricatures. Great Info, hands on!

• (tues #1102, Wed #2202, Thur #3302, Fri #4402.)

Realistic Faces W/ Alec LaCasse ($110/day)

Carve a wood spirit or a realistic face, mountain man, Native American etc. Strong, realistic faces .... in-depth study while completing your very own design.

• (tues #1103, Wed #2203, Thur #3303, Fri #4403)

Wood Spirits / Projects & Painting w/ Chris Whillock ($30/day)

Work with Chris step-by-step to create your own wood spirit carving. Special attention on eyes, nose, hair and expression. OR choose from a large variety of carving projects: tropical, fish, animals, simple to more advanced. Many to pick from. Individualized instruction including painting!

• (tues #1104, Wed #2204, Thur #3304, Fri #4404)

Whimsical Bark Houses w/Harold Kaltenbach - ($35/day)

Unlock your inner Dr. Seuss! Create a one of a kind design following Harold's step by step instruction. Layout, design, features bring these to life.

• (tues #1105, Wed #2205, Thur #3305, Fri #4405)

Shorebirds/Aquatic w/ Curt Hutchens - ($25/day)

A local favorite .. pick a project: shore birds, tortoises, Florida Frogs, other favorites. Step by step instruction.

• (tues #1106, Wed #2206, Thur #3306, Fri #4406)

Relief Carving w/ Larry Wright - ($25/day)

Learn relief carving from a local legend. Rouging, layering, shaping and then detailing to create your own masterpiece.

• (tues #1107, Wed #2207, Thur #3307, Fri #4407)

Useable Carvings w/ Mary Weinheimer ($20/day)

Practical items .. spoons, jewelry, magnets, ornaments even soap stone carving. Lots to pick from.

• (tues #1108, Wed #2208, Thur #3308, Fri #4408)

Whittling Projects w/ Rosemary Van Wandelen ($25/day)

Fun projects in bark, great for beginning and intermediate carvers. Learn the basics and new techniques to bring your carving skill to an all new level.

• (tues #1109, Wed #2209, Thur #3309, Fri #4409)

Quilted Gnome w/ Chris O'Dea ($25/day .. includes blank)

A beautiful standing Gnome with a colorful quilt design. Carving, painting and finishing step by step. One of a kind, beautiful! Students need to bring their own woodburners.

• (tues #1110, Wed #2210, Thur #3310, Fri #4410)

Chip Carving w/ Jim Mullens ($15/day)

Great class for beginners through advanced carvers wanting to expand their chip carving techniques. Many projects to pick from ... valuable tips & tricks.

• (tues #1111, Wed #2211, Thur #3311, Fri #4411)

Power Carving a Songbird w/Jim O'Dea - ($20/day)

Power carving at its best .. work together as you create your own songbird. Create detailed feathers, realistic eyes, carving and burning techniques explored. NOTE: this project may require more than 1 day to complete. Students need to bring their own power carver and woodburner ... some units available for use (please contact us). Jim is the leader of this great Roundup and an excellent teacher.

• (tues #1112, Wed #2212, Thur #3312, Fri #4412)

Woodburning w/ Beverly Henrichon - ($20/day)

Girl with feather design project will keep you busy and learning new tips, tricks and techniques that you can take home in your day to day burning. Students need to bring their own woodburners.

• (tues #1113, Wed #2213, Thur #3313, Fri #4413)

Carving Gourds w/ Sharon Wright ($25/day)

If you like carving, you need to try carving gourds. Beautiful, intricate designs, basic techniques will help you transform something plain into a work of art.

• (tues #1114, Wed #2214, Thur #3314, Fri #4414)

(NOTE: Most classes have additional blank FEE avg $10 to $40)

Also:

• Wood & Tool Vendors

• Standish Sharpening Service

• On-Site Lunches

Details:

• Registration Fee = $5

• Facilities Fee = $5/day .. collected daily

• Class Fee = varies/class

• Additional Blank Fee = $10 to $40/avg

• 8am to 4pm each day