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Intro to Bird Carving ~ Sandpipers

Instructor: Ron Gaudette

Ages: 14 up

Location:  101 West Rodney French Blvd NB ~ Kilburn Mill - Studio 260

Format:  3 hours workshop 

DateSaturday, February 15th

Time:  10:00 to 1:00

Course Fee: $65 per workshop - includes all materials;  One ¾” block of pine wood for bird, raw wood base, metal for legs, beak, primer, paint, brushes, spray coating, borrowed knives, sand papers etc.  This also makes an excellent father, son experience.

Intro to Bird Carving ~ Sandpipers

$65.00Price
  • Learn from one of the finest and most seasoned local wood carvers.   The sandpiper is a beloved migrant shore bird common to Massachusetts. They are graceful and pleasant to behold . Using ¾” pine, pre-cut into a nicely shaped block, you'll be  ready to carve and whittle away through the gentle, patient instruction of Ron Gaudette creating your own sandpiper to display with honor for years to come.  First, giving a step by step demonstration on the handling, care and useage of the knife, Ron will walk you through the steps of carving, whittling, sanding, mounting, priming and painting these beauties; finally preserving them with a finished coating. Included will be all the materials needed to create this small masterpiece. With borrowed knives, sand paper, finger guards and pre-cut metal for a beak and legs, you won’t believe that you made it yourself ! This is a great, peaceful project to do on your own or with your buddies, your kin, your daddy or with a child over 14 who can handle the tools.

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