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 June 3rd. 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 9th displaying completed projects from all classes.
1. Bark-A-Techiture - Norm Minske All Levels
Five days of carving cottonwood bark houses. Students will all carve a basic bark house and then move into a second project, creating their own designs of cottonwood bark houses with a twist!!! The second bark house will have much more detail, with opening doors, framed windows, and various chimney shapes. Bark sizes vary and you will be able to design and carve to fit the wood. Any type of piece may be carved: house, castle, lighthouse, etc. Instructor will demonstrate carving designs, techniques, and methods. Equipment and supplies will be outlined in letter to students. Instructor will furnish bark and finishing materials. Extra materials price range approximately $15.00
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
3. A Vase with Design- Stacy Irish-Nehl Beginner-Advanced
Five days of carving a basswood vase with a design. Instructor will have multiple patterns to choose from. The vase will be pre-turned and ready for you to design and will be 11” to 12” high. This is a power carving class so dust collector and various power carving tools and bits will be used. You will need to have a wood burner with a ball tip to finish your project. Instructor will supply a modified stump cutter as well as paints and stains to finish your project. Instructor will send email with a tool listing.
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 Red Panda from a roughout. Instructor will concentrate on the body of the structure, texture, and painting. This carving will be carved and textured using power tools.The Red Panda will be painted in the class. We will use both power and hand tools, extension cords, dust collector 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 mailed to the students that sign up. Paints will be provided.
6. **Realistic Human Bust - Vic Hood All Levels
Vic Hood is making his second 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. Eastern Screech Owl- Norm Wise All Levels
Five days of carving an eastern Screech Owl. This little owl is one of the smallest in North America. The carving will be half sized and will be 4 inches tall, and can be painted the students choice of grey or Rufus red. Dust collector required, face masks, wood burner, knife, sandpaper, paint and brushes, ruler, pencils, and light. Students may need to bring a base of choice
9. Chip Carving - 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 display plate to fit any occasion. We will not be painting, but will have supplies to finish your project. Bring your chip carving knife and any supplies you wish.
7. Wood Burning on Leather Rich Wagner All Levels
Burning on Leather 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” or 10” or 8”x10” piece of birch plywood. Also, any pattern can be burned onto leather. 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 2024 will be open February 1, 2024 - May 15, 2024. Complete the following information and we will email the registration packet to you.
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