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Bob Guge
July 31-August 4, 2010
(Three Teaching Days) (DATES UPDATED 1/26/10)
Returning for the 20th year with Guge's Gang in 2010 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. BEGINNERS WELCOME. Bob offers a partial tuition scholarship.
Workshop ItinerarySaturday 7/31 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 8/1-8/3 Tuesday 8/3 Wednesday 8/4 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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During this class each student will carve and paint a Golden-Crowned Kinglet. 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. |
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