Join Living Legend Ross Smoker to carve a miniature bird. This is a perfect class for someone who is just getting into carving or as a gift for someone who wants to get into carving. The class will be on Saturday (4/26/25) afternoon from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and will take place at the… Read more »
Join us for a memorable evening celebrating Ocean City’s 150th anniversary by honoring past recipients of the prestigious Living Legend Award at the iconic Grand Hotel & Spa, right on the beautiful Ocean City boardwalk. This special event highlights the incredible contributions of past awardees and brings together the vibrant wildfowl art community. Tickets are… Read more »
Join sculptor Josh Guge and learn how to master the principle and elements of design. Good design is not randomly thrown together. It is a considered choice. There are proven design principle that when implemented correctly will enhance your art work. Josh will help students break down each method in a series of hands on… Read more »
Glass eyes do not need to be your only option in the creative process, join Tommy Stewart and learn how to use a high speed grinder to carve out the eyes and bill of a lesser yellowlegs bust. You will come to understand to process behind the art of carving the eyes and bill from… Read more »
Experience the art and heritage of decoy carving with Rich & Ross Smoker. In 2025, join this dynamic duo as they guide students in carving and painting a Lem & Steve Ward decorative 1936 canvasback hen at the Grand Hotel in Ocean City, Maryland. Using hand and/or power tools along with oil paints, the final… Read more »
Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 5:30 – 9 pm at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center (Dockside Hall) in Ocean City, MD! Free Admission! Join us and the Ocean City Beach Patrol, for a fun filled evening! The OCBP is hosting their model railroad display and we will be doing our Winter Wonderland! Come out… Read more »
Join us at the Crisfield Heritage Festival in Crisfield, Maryland for The Chesapeake Challenge! The Chesapeake Challenge This decades-old tradition includes competition in several categories of decoy making. Decoys can be mailed in or registered that morning starting at 8 AM. The Contemporary Antique bird is a Ring-necked duck for 2024. And yes, there is… Read more »