Beginner Class by Don Arnett

Don Arnett is one of our newest instructors. He has been a guest carver here and at Silver Dollar City for many years. We carry his work here in the Main Gallery. Don has a variety of projects to choose from for a class. His class will be by appointment, with a 2 day notice. Cost is $65 per day, that includes the roughout to learn on.  Class hours are 10 to 4pm. Beginners are welcome. Call the shop for more information and to schedule an appointment.

Gourd Carving and Alcohol Ink Classes by Ruth Schumacher

Beginner to Advanced

Ruth Schumacher will be adding 2 new classes this year for those of you who want to do some power carving. Ruth will teach you the basics of power carving a design in a gourd. You will need to bring your own power carving tools, but she will furnish the dust collector for this class if you need one.  It is very dusty, so you must bring your own face mask filter, and safety glasses for this project. You must also be able to breath in a dusty environment, and even though the dust collectors get most of the dust, it is still in the air. If you don’t have power tools, they are available for purchase when you arrive.

Cost for this class is $65 per day, plus $10+ for supplies, and length of class depends on you, as Ruth is available for more than 1 day. Call the shop at 417-335-6862 for more information and to schedule a time.

She will also teach the basics of Alcohol Ink Dyes on tile,  which is a short class that can only last a ½ day if you wish. Cost is $26 per hour.

Some examples of Gourd Power Carving:

Some examples of the Alcohol Ink Dye on Tile Class:

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Relief Carving Class by Joe Land

Advanced

Joe will be teaching his beautiful and unique style of Relief Carving and Painting. This class is  by Appointment. Cost is $85 per day, this is a 2 or 3 day class. Bring your own sharp tools and carving glove or purchase when you arrive. The project will be Santa and Bunny, pictured below. Call the shop or email to sign up or for more info.

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Gourd and Woodburning Class by Ruth Schumacher

Beginner or Advanced

This is a 1 or 2 Day Class, by appointment for your convenience, with a short 1 or 2 day notice. Ruth will cover topics such as design, color (ink dyes) simple woodburning and embellishments.You can choose from one of the beautiful projects shown below. The first 3 are pendants made from pieces of broken gourd! Beginners welcome.

Ruth has been a teacher of children and adults as well as an educational consultant for many years. Artistic interests include needlework, stained glass, including church window restorations, music, and decorative gourds.

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Log Cabin Relief Carving Class by Sheilah Nichols  

Beginner or Advanced

This is a 2 Day Class

Cost is $85 + blank.

Sheilah worked with John Engler for 28 years, and still 

works with him during the fall festival at Silver Dollar City.

Bring your favorite sharpened tools and safety glove.

Sheilah uses a v tool, flat gouge, and carving knife.

If you need tools or a glove you may purchase them

when you arrive. 

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