April 2025
Composition and Design with Josh Guge 2025
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 exercises. Students will go home with a new understanding of design and how to incorporate it into their artwork. Thursday April 24th from 9am -12pm…
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Carving the Eyes and Bill on a Shorebird Bust with Tommy Stewart: 2025 Ward World’s Class
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 the solid block of wood. Students will take home their own bust at the end of class. Participants should have their own grinder/micro motor system…
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2025 Beginner Carving Class with Ross Smoker
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 Ocean City Convention Center during the Ward World Championship Carving Competition. All materials will be provided and participants will leave with a hand-carved bird. $100…
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