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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

KVW SEMINAR JUNE 16-19, 2005

Registration will begin at 1 PM Thursday June 16, and classes will start
shortly thereafter. Friday classes begin at 9 AM. The last class session
will be over by 11 AM Sunday morning, June 19, 2005. Each student should
bring his or her own hand tools, a light and extension cord. In some
classes, the instructor's) may suggest the need for specific tools. For 
your
convenience, tools and carving supplies will be available during the
seminar. Some instructors will offer books, and related carving 
materials
for sale.

A. Carving in the round - Instructor: Carlan Honaker

Carlan has been teaching at nationally known seminars for the past 25 
years.
He offers private lessons in his own studio. Carlan is a member of the
National Woodcarvers Association and a member of the Kaw Valley 
Woodcarvers
Association. Different projects will be offered to carve, such as Old 
World
Santa, or a Bavarian Mountain Climber. Please call Carlan about 
projects not
listed. Price range for the blanks is $25.00 to $30.00. All skill levels
included. Class size: 8 to 10

B. Relief carving and Pyrography - Instructor: Wanda Potter

Wanda is a member of the Kaw Valley Woodcarvers Association and has been
carving for nineteen years. Along with winning many blue ribbons for her
carvings at the local, regional and international levels of competition
Wanda has taught this class for several years. In addition to relief
carving, Wanda carves Northern Wildlife in the round, caricatures, chip
carves and woodburns. Pyrography and relief patterns and boards will 
vary in
price or you can bring your own. Students will have a choice of three 
relief
patterns. Price range of the relief patterns will be $12.00 to $18.00, 
plus
the cost of stained glass if used. All skill levels accepted. Class 
size: 8
to 10.

C. The Head of Christ - Instructor: Len Dillon

Len has been teaching for 23 years. He is from Mountain Home, Arkansas. 
Len
has taught at Doane College 10 years. Subject will be the head of 
Christ.
Student choice will be in Butternut or Bass Wood. Each student will work
from a study cast model. Duplicated blanks are $35. Len will have a 
large
assortment of blanks and supplies at the seminar.

D. Caricature Animals and Humans - Instructor: Bob Kinder

Bob is a well-known carver of many different subjects. His method of 
carving
and teaching is easy to learn and understand. Bob will offer a variety 
of
objects to carve. You will learn the skills needed when carving in the 
round
and relief. Bob is a member of Kaw Valley Woodcarvers Association and 
has
taught woodcarving many years. Over the years Bob has carved at Doane
College and Gretna, Nebraska gaining valuable experience and insight in 
the
art of carving. Students should bring their favorite carving tools,
primarily small hand tools, palm tools, a sharp knife, gauges, skews,
favorite paintbrushes and a carving light. Cost of blanks: $6 to $10. 
Class
size: 7.

E. Deep Relief carving - Bill Butterfield

Bill has taught at Doane College, Crete, Nebraska for 18 years, and at
Silver Dollar City in Branson, Mo.  We are delighted that Bill has 
agreed to
teach at Baker this year. This is a great opportunity to learn from this
well-known carver. This year the project will be to carve and paint the
relief of a "Cabin In The Woods", 8" by 15" by 1". Bring clamps, gauges 
#3,
#5 and a 1" gauge if you have it, plus a mallet, bench knife, wood 
burner
and non-slip mat. Other projects will be available. Cost of wood will 
be in
the $25 price range. Class size is limited to 10.

F. Woodburning or Chip Carving - Sheila Hunter.

Sheila has been an avid wood carver for the past 20 plus years. She 
enjoys
all types of carving and teaches in the round, relief, chip carving and 
wood
burning. Sheila is truly a diverse artist. She has competed and won 
numerous
awards in various categories throughout the mid-west and Canada. Sheila 
will
offer a broad selection of wooden plates and boxes for your projects. 
Cost
will range from $5.00 to $30.00 depending on size and shapes you 
select. If
you have wood burning equipment, bring it. She will have some burners 
and
tips available to use in class as well as a limited supply of burners 
and
tips for sale. She will have patterns or if you have a picture of a 
scene or
an animal or some type of wild life picture, bring it. Chip carving 
projects
will be offered so bring your chip carving knives if you plan to chip 
carve.
Class size: 10 maximum.

G. Buffalo Bust - Jeff Rhodes

Jeff has been carving for 15 years, with a concentration on animals. 
Jeff is
a member of The Kaw Valley Woodcarvers Assn. He has developed great 
skill
with carving then woodburning to make his animals look realistic. Jeff 
has
taught many classes. He has attended Doane College Seminars several 
times.
Blanks will cost $20 to $30.

H. Basket Weaving - Paula Bailey

For those who do not want to carve -- take Paula's class. This is a 
great
opportunity to learn about basket weaving. Baskets will be woven into
various sizes, shapes and designs. Paula has taught at many seminars
including Doane College, Gretna, Baker University, and Wahpeton. Paula 
will
have all the necessary materials to create your basket. All skill levels
welcome. Materials cost $20 to $30.

I.                 I. Caricatures - Jon Nelson

Jon is from Colorado Springs, CO. Jon has been teaching twelve years. 
Long
time instructor at Creed, CO. Jon is an excellent caricature carving
instructor and has taught in seven different states. Jon will teach 
Santa's,
Gnomes, Snowmen, Cowboys and Mountain Men. Project size 4" to 11". You 
may
paint your finished carving in class. Blanks will cost $10 to $20.

KAW VALLEY WOODCARVERS ASSOCIATION SEMINAR

JUNE 16-19, 2005

WHAT: Long Weekend Carving Seminar

WHEN: Classes begin Thursday afternoon 1:00 PM 6-12 and ends 11:00 AM 
Sunday
6-15.

WHERE: Baker University in Baldwin City, KS (20 minutes south of 
Lawrence,
KS.) Hwy 56 COST: $190.00 - includes instruction, dormitory lodging, 
and all
meals; $145.00 - same as above except no meals are provided; $85.00 - 
for
commuters - meals may be purchased at the University cafeteria.

REGISTRATION FORM

1. NAME:_____________________________ Phone: (   )_____________________

    Street: ______________________________ City: _______________________

    State:_______________ Zip:_____________ E-mail:_____________________

2. Name of person to share a room with _______________________________

All dormitory rooms are for two persons. If you wish to share a 
dormitory
room with a colleague, please, list that person's name on line 2 above.
Unless otherwise indicated, attendees will be randomly assigned to share
rooms. The University will supply sheets, pillowcase, towel, and 
washcloth.
A blanket and any other personal items for your comfort are recommended,
such as extra pillows, fan, work light, and bath mat. Please, refer to 
the
attached class discription, select the class of your choice. Classes 
will be
filled on a first paid returned registration basis, as per postmark 
date. If
a class has insufficient enrollment, it may be canceled. Please indicate
both 1st and 2nd choices. Prior to the seminar, your instructors will 
be in
contact with you if special tools are required for the class.

Class selection: 1st choice: ________________________________________

2nd choice: _________________________________________________________ 
Please
attach check or money order (payable to Kaw Valley Woodcarvers) and 
attach
to the Registration Form (no partial payments accepted)

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN THE RELEASE FORM BELOW

The undersigned hereby releases and forever discharges Baker University 
and
KAW Valley Woodcarvers Association and its instructors from any and all
liability, causes of action, claims and demands upon or by reason of 
damage,
loss, or injury sustained by the undersigned at the Weekend Carving 
Seminar,
June 16 - 19,2005

SIGNED: ____________________________________________  DATE: ____________

Return this registration form and release to:

Carlan D. Honaker; 4121 NW Brickyard Road; Topeka, Ks 66618

Phone Number: (785) 286-1829; Phone Number: (785) 272-4912