Cottonwood Bark House or Lighthouse Relief - 1-day Seminar

INSTRUCTOR:  Andy & Aaron Mayer

SKILL LEVEL:  Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

ADDITIONAL COST FOR SUPPLIES: Additional cottonwood bark at additional cost, paid to the instructor

SUPPLIES INCLUDED: Project Cottonwood bark one per project. 

SUPPLIES NEEDED:  Carving knife & safety glove, 3/32 v-tool, needle file set (may be purchased from instructor for $10.00), Pin vise with small drill bits, 1/8 & 1/4 #1 chisels, 5/8” #7 U-gouge.  

For Lighthouse class: drafting compass, ruler & large metal file.

Aaron & Andy will be back for their fifth year of teaching at TWG.  The Mayer brothers have been published in Wood Carving Illustrated.  Together they have won several top prizes in carving competitions and have also been featured instructors at several woodcarving events.  Aaron & Andy will be working together to teach you the bark carving project of your choice.  Students will learn to design, carve, shape, and detail these fun projects.  Each will improve and give you new skills. Cost is $65.00 a day and includes materials. Choose as many days as meet your needs.  After you sign up for the class, please email Andy at:  mayerbrotherswoodcarving@gmail.com or call 719-373-2673 to let him know which project or projects you would like to do to ensure they have enough materials.

(ONE DAY recommended for these projects)
WHIMSICAL BARK HOUSE:   Learn the basics of designing and carving a simple whimsical bark house.  

LIGHTHOUSE RELIEF:   Design your own lighthouse or choose from provided pictures.