LANCASTER COUNTY CARVING SCHOOL 1970 Broad Street East Petersburg, PA 17520 Phone: 717/581-1501 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.carvingworld.com/school

Course Number	PW203
Course Name	Decorative Songbird Carving
Course Subject	Your choice: Nuthatch (shown at left)
	chickadee, titmouse, wren
Materials Needed	Tupelo blank, eyes, legs, base, gesso, paint
Materials Supplied	None
Tools Needed	Rotary carver, burrs, woodburner*
	* for homework (rentals available)
	Assorted paintbrushes
Tools Supplied	Rotary carver, burrs, woodburner*
	* for classroom use
Hours Classroom	24
Hours Homework	24 - 36

OVERVIEW

Carved songbirds are such a joy to watch as they 'come alive' in our

hands. We can almost see them hopping and fluttering about at the

feeder. With each stoned-in feather group and every stroke of the burning

tip, the piece of wood transforms right in front of our eyes. This course

will help the student understand the importance of basic bird anatomy,

which in turn will help create a more lifelike carving. Techniques to

develop the "essence" of the bird, as well as stoning, burning, eye setting,

feet placement and painting are all covered. Teaching aids include skins,

casts, in-progress works, and reference photos. Novice carvers with some

experience and experienced carvers all benefit from this course.

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