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Bob Guge
July 31 – August 6, 2005 (Five Teaching Days) Returning
for the 16th year with Guge’s Gang During this session each student will carve and paint a miniature Kestrel. Bob’s instruction will include discussions in composition and anatomy, pattern making all aspects of carving using power tools, texturing and painting using acrylics. Bob is especially well known for his soft textured surfaces. The challenge of this class will be mastering the skillful methods, which produce the softness. Bob resides in northern Illinois and is known nationally for his ability and accomplishments in bird carving. Bob began carving 25 years ago and since has received many awards including four-time Best in World Title at the Ward Foundation Carving Competition, Ocean City, Maryland, along with numerous Best of Show awards nationwide. His work has been included in the prestigious Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum Exposition “Birds in Art” Exhibition yearly from 1982 to 1996 as well as American Bird Sculpture-Decoys to Decorative 1987, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D.C. His work is included in the permanent collection of the Wildfowl Art Museum, Salisbury, MD, the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, Wisconsin, and private and corporate collections across the country. Bob is a veteran teacher and has co-authored, How to Carve Miniature Wildfowl with Roger Schroeder, Stackpole Books, 1988. Studio: Something for all levels.
Workshop’s itinerary Monday – Friday Tuesday Friday Saturday Day students are welcome to attend the Welcome Reception and Farewell Reception (included in your package). You are also invited to join the class for breakfasts and dinners (additional fee). PAL’s (Participants at large) can vacation at Dillman’s
for $300, includes accommodations. Costs for breakfasts, dinners and receptions
are additional.
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