What to expect:
The Doane Experience offers a dynamic carving experience.
Class sizes of approximately 8 to 12 students allow for individual attention from instructors.
Students will meet their instructors the evening of May 31st. Classes unofficially start at this instructor meet and greet so bring your tools and plan to pay your instructor fees at that time.
Students will experience 5 days of carving and instruction.
There will be opportunities for impromptu classes during the evening. Sign-up sheets will be posted at registration.
Tool Vendor Stadtlander Woodcarving will be onsite providing access to carving tools, books, and much more.
Throughout the week visitors are welcome to visit classes while they are in session. Many of these visitors are past attendees, or those interested in attending next year.
There will be a Student Show Thursday June 5th displaying completed projects from all classes.
This is a non-carving class. Go from beginner to WOW! We are excited to offer a class on photo realistic colored pencil this year. The class blends demos with guided instruction to create a photo realistic result. Whether you have little or no artistic ability, this class will give you a feeling of accomplishment and a finished picture suitable for framing
CCA Member Bruce Ankeny will be teaching five days of carving and painting any of the roughouts he has created. This pieces may be Santa’s, Hippies, pigs, etc. We will use hand tools and a good light is encouraged
CCA member Carol Leavy will teach five days carving one of her roughouts. She will have many caricatures rough outs to choose from. The approximate completed sizes range from 9-10 inches. It will be out of basswood
CCA member, PJ Driscoll will teach five days carving one of PJ’s award winning roughouts. He will have many caricatures roughouts to choose from. The approximate completed sizes range from 9-10 inches. It will be out of basswood. The project you choose may take some extra time in the evening to complete.
Five days of carving and painting a Moose Bust from a rough-out.. The Moose Bust will be about 10” tall and 9” wide. The Antlers will be made of PVC. Instructor will provide detailed instructions and reference pictures. This carving will be carved and textured using power tools. It will be painted in the class. You will use both power and hand tools, extension cords, dust collector required. and good lighting is the responsibility of each student. Bases will be available for an additional cost; however, students will need to preorder the bases. A complete list of tools will be sent to the students that sign up. Paints will be provided.
6. **Realistic Human Bust - Vic Hood All Levels
Vic Hood is making his third appearance at the Doane Experience
The blanks for the class will be made of butternut and large enough to carve a one half to three quarter size human bust. This is not a portraiture class but subject based, for example, an American Indian, Sea Captain, Mountain Man, etc. It is up to the student to decide what they want to carve. The structure of the class allows for all levels of carving experience, from beginners to accomplished. There will be models available to help students to develop ideas and design.
8.Miniature Kestral- Norm Wise All Levels
Five days of carving an Miniature Kestrall. The Kestral is the smallest falcon. The carving can be carved as the students choice of male or female. Dust collector required, face masks, wood burner, knife, sandpaper, paint and brushes, ruler, pencils, and light.Base materials will be included in project
9. Chip Carving Christmas Plaque - Deb Russell All Levels
Enjoy a week of Exploration as you delve into the world of Chip Carving and Design. If you have that person in your life that is hard to buy presents for this is the class for you. From beginner to more experienced chip carvers, take this class and create a unique personalized Christmas Plaque on basswood, approx. 12 x 10 inches. We will not be painting but will have supplies to finish your project. Bring your chip carving knife and any supplies you wish. Instructor will send email
7. Wood Burning on wood or Leather - Rich Wagner All Levels
Burning on Leather or wood will be the main subject. Zentangle, Ambiguous and Mandela . Zentangle and Mandela, is a method of creating images from repetitive patterns. Ambiguous images, two images in one picture. The Zentangle, Ambiguous and Mandela projects will be wood burned onto a round plate 6”, 8”, 10” or 8”x10” piece of birch plywood. Also, any pattern can be burned onto leather. We would like you to bring a printout of what you wnt to burn, although there will be plenty of patterns for all projects to choose from. Assorted materials will be purchased from instructor, prices will vary. Items needed: red ink pen, eraser, light if needed, extension cord and a burner with controlled temperature and a variety of tips. Instructor will provide all other materials. Cost of materials vary depending on your selection.
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Registration for the Doane Woodcarving Experience 2025 will be open February 1, 2025 - May 15, 2025. Complete the following information and we will email the registration packet to you.
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10. **Relief Carving**- Robert Stadtlander All Levels
All levels of carvers. Robert has many relief projects to choose from, primarily landscape scenes, human, and animals. Projects range in size up to 11” wide x 2” tall. Most are 1 or 2” thick. Some incorporate the use of roughouts. The class will cover design, layout, theory of relief and perspective, sharpening, use of knives and gouges, detailing, and finishing techniques. Participants may also work on pieces of their own design providing they clear it with the instructor at least one month in advance. Check the website for current offerings at www.stadtlandercarvings.com. New offerings are added as they become available.
