June 1st - 5th: Kirt Curtis
Instructor of Realistic Animal woodcarving ~ Polar Bear with Garbage Can

Using power tools and dust collector - Class Fee ~ $199.00 plus blank
Kirt Curtis comes to us from Marion, Iowa. He teaches realistic animal woodcarving classes all around the United States each year. His knowledge and woodcarving talent place him as one of the most desirable instructors everywhere he goes. Kirt has been teaching a woodcarving class for many years at the Nation Museum of Woodcarving, and the best way to describe the quality of his class is to ask one who has attended in the past. The number of repeat students from past years usually fills his class quickly. From Kirt's long list of past classes, students have created woodcarvings like elk, deer, big horn sheep, buffalo, or last year's fox. This year, Kirt has created a new creation with a twist. We can guarantee you will come away from his class with a valued woodcarving.

June 8th - 13th: Marlen Downing
Instructor of Realistic Bird woodcarving ~ Peregrine Falcon

Using power tools and dust collector - Class Fee ~ $225 ($199 for 5 days) plus blank
Marlin Downing is a very talented bird carver from Prescott, Arizona. He has been teaching classes at the National Museum of Woodcarving for many years. Marlen uses a special technique not found with most wildfowl woodcarvers in the finishing process to add extra "life" to each of his creations. He also brings the artistic side into each woodcarving. This year Marlen will be teaching a five, possibly six, day class carving a peregrine falcon. Included carving a foot and rock habitat, not a beginner's project. $225 for the full six days plus a blank for $90. You will start with power tools, but expand to using other techniques, including airbrush.

June 29th -July 3rd: Chris Howard
Instructor of Realistic Native American Bust ~ Multiple Subjects

Chris was born the son of a Native American Mother in the shadows of the Great Smoky Mountains. He began carving wildlife at the age of 8 and soon graduated into realistic sculpting which is now his specialty. Carvings can be of your choice which start from rough outs he has available, including Native Americans Mountain Men, Religious. Chris has recently been featured in the Carving Magazine on power carving.

July 10th - 12th: Keith Morrill - Instructor of Western Caricature woodcarving ~ Multiple Subjects.

Using all hand tools - Class Fee ~ $165.00 plus blank Keith is the resident woodcarver for the National Museum of Woodcarving. He is a member of the Caricature Carvers of America. He has taught caricature woodcarvings from east to west coast for many years. This year, Keith will have several old west caricature figures to offer. Depending upon the subject, and your skill level, you may be able to finish two or three caricature figures in this three-day class.