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Bob Guge July 26 – August 1, 2009 (Five Teaching Days) Returning for the 19th year with Guge’s Gang During this class each student will carve and paint a Killdeer. Bob’s instruction will include discussions in composition and anatomy, pattern making all aspects of carving using power tools, texturing and painting using acrylics. Additionally you will be carving a piece of barn wood to mount the plover on. Bob is nationally known for his ability and accomplishments in bird carving, especially for his soft textured surfaces. The challenge of this class will be mastering the skillful methods, which produce the softness. Students can bring their own mount or Bob will provide one for you. 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.
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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