Woodcarving Demonstrations and Workshops

Watch a carver at work or enroll in a workshop yourself. Demonstrations are given during most days that the Museum is open. Workshops, ranging from an hour and a half to 10 weeks in duration are offered throughout the year. Clases are taught by Museum Carver-in-Residence, Steven Valleau.

Call, visit or e-mail us for a current schedule.

 

Whittle-a-Warbler: Chestnut-sided Warbler  (    )  June 7th   Saturday 10-4PM

Carve and paint a Chestnut-sided Warbler during this one full-day session.  Beginning and intermediate level adults are welcome.   Fee:   (      )   $20 Museum members           (      )   $25  non-members

Introductory Carving Lessons For Adults and Children    June - September

Adult lessons available from 11-12:30PM every Tuesday through Friday.   Lessons for children 11 and up are available from 1:30-2:30PM every Tuesday through Friday.  Pre-registration required;space is limited. Reserve your time and choice of kit.

Hatch or hone your bird carving skills with your choice of a cardinal, chickadee, goldfinch, loon or puffin as your subject. Gilley Museum Carving Kits include materials needed to get started carving at the Museum and to complete the project on your own after your lesson. Not included are carving knives, which will be provided during lessons or you may bring your own or purchase them in the Museum shop. Daily fee for each class includes kit, instruction and museum admission:

  (  ) $20.00 Museum members   (  ) $25.00  non-members.

 

Gray Jay      (    ) June  25th –28th    Wed., Thurs., & Fri. 1 - 4 PM & Sat. 10 AM - 4PM

Carve and paint a miniature Gray Jay during three afternoon and one full-day sessions.  Beginning and intermediate level adults are welcome.  Fee:   (      )   $55 Museum members           (      )   $70  non-members

American Crow         (   )  October 18th– December 20th,  Saturdays 1-4PM

Carve and paint an American Crow during this ten-week long carving class.  This class has already been fully subscribed; names are being accepted for the waiting list. Fee:  (    )   $65 plus a current Museum Membership.

Museum Members' Carving Club    

November 7, 2008 - April 24, 2009

All members of the Wendell GIlley Museum are welcome every Friday afternoon, from 1 PM – 4 PM, November through April, weather permitting. The Club is a casual gathering for the purpose of working with fellow carvers, sharing tips and using the reference resources of the Gilley Museum.  Often homemade baked goods and freshly brewed coffee are an added benefit.    New members are welcome to join at any time. You don’t have to carve to enjoy the camaraderie (or coffee). It’s a good time to use the Museum library or to get something from the gift shop.



Wendell Gilley Museum
   
P. O. Box 254
Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
207-244-7555