"White-Breasted Nuthatch" | "Fundaments of Relief Carving | Awards Banquet | Fee Discounts  | Registration Forms

"White-Breasted Nuthatch" Workshop...
 

Thursday, October 23, 1:00 – 9:00 PM (1 hour dinner break) AND Friday, October 24, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1 hour lunch break) Instructor... Special Guest Carver, Bob Guge Class Fee... $180.00 / $165.00 Members Supply List... NEW! Click here for supply list for this workshop Note... Cancellations prior to September 18, 2008 will receive a refund minus a $20.00 processing fee. No refunds provided after September 18, 2008. Note... If classes do not meet a minimum number of students by September 18, 2008, we may be forced to cancel the class and all fees will be refunded. This year's Special Guest Artist is Bob Guge from Sleepy Hollow, IL. Bob is a World Champion Wildlife artist and much sought after instructor. He has co-authored a book on carving miniature waterfowl and has received numerous awards in his 20 year career including five “Best in World” titles at the Ward Foundation World Championships. Bob’s carvings are also included in many permanent museum, corporate and private collections across the continent. Join Bob in a relaxed atmosphere to study and carve a unique creation. All aspects of carving will be covered in this workshop. Bob will also discuss colors and have hand-out sheets of color formulas. Cut-out, glass eyes, feet and a base will be provided as well as reference material to Bob’s birds and a study cast which will be available for purchase. A confirmation and supply list will be forwarded to all confirmed class participants. A full refund minus a $10 processing fee will be returned if circumstances force you to cancel before Thursday, September 18, 2008. No refunds will be given after September 18, 2008. All class participants will receive two one-day complimentary admission passes to Historic Sauder Village. You can use this personalized, non-transferable pass on any day of the Woodcarvers' Show or on either day of the carving class. Your passes will be given to you at class check-in and must be presented to the admission desk in order to gain entrance into the Historic Village. Back to Menu Listing (top) Registration Forms

"Fundamentals of Relief Carving" Workshop...

Thursday, October 23, 1:00 – 9:00 PM (1 hour dinner break) AND Friday, October 24, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1 hour lunch break) Instructor... Bob Stadtlander Class Fee... $180.00 / $165.00 Members Supply List... NEW! Click here for supply list for this workshop Note... Cancellations prior to September 18, 2008 will receive a refund minus a $20.00 processing fee. No refunds provided after September 18, 2008. Note... If classes do not meet a minimum number of students by September 18, 2008, we may be forced to cancel the class and all fees will be refunded. Also hosting a workshop is Bob Stadtlander of Wellsville, New York. Robert has been carving for 18 years and specializes in scenic relief carving, relying on shadow, light and perspective. Bob has won numerous awards in many Northeast and Midwest shows where he exhibits widely. Class will consist of two days of teaching/carving sessions covering the fundamentals of relief carving. Each student will choose a project from list to complete during the class. Students should be able to complete one beginner project or one large egg during the class. If small eggs are chosen, it may be possible to complete more than one. Students will be expected to furnish his/her own tools and equipment. The class will cover the following: layout, design, theory of relief and perspective, sharpening, using knives and gouges, detailing and finishing techniques. Board/Egg and pattern, sharpening systems and paints/ solvents provided. Some supplies also available for purchase. A confirmation and supply list will be forwarded to all confirmed class participants. A full refund minus a $10 processing fee will be returned if circumstances force you to cancel before Thursday, September 18, 2008. No refunds will be given after September 18, 2008. All class participants will receive two one-day complimentary admission passes to Historic Sauder Village. You can use this personalized, non-transferable pass on any day of the Woodcarvers' Show or on either day of the carving class. Your passes will be given to you at class check-in and must be presented to the admission desk in order to gain entrance into the Historic Village. Back to Menu Listing (top) Registration Forms

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Annual Woodcarvers' Awards Banquet...

Saturday evening, October 25, 6:00 PM at Sauder Heritage Inn Guest Speaker... Bob Guge Tickets... $18.00 per person Also plan to join us for the annual Woodcarvers' Awards Banquet following the first day of the Woodcarvers' Show & Sale. After a delicious buffet dinner, awards will be presented to the winning exhibitors at the show and Bob Guge will serve as our guest speaker. We hope you can join us for this enjoyable evening. Back to Menu Listing (top) Registration Forms

Discounts on Class Fees... Become a Member...

Help us to Continue Our Programming by Becoming a Member of Historic Sauder Village!... Not only do Sauder Village Members receive discounts on class fees, but as a Member you also gain unlimited admission to the Historic Village and discounts in our Gift Shop, General Store and Quilt Shop throughout the term of your membership. Sauder Village, a non-profit public educational institution, is able to continue its programming, such as the Woodcarver's Show & Workshops because of the generous support of our members. Consider becoming one of our valued Sauder Village Members. Call 800.590.9755 to register your membership and qualify for your class discounts right away! Back to Menu Listing (top) Registration Forms