North House Folk School - Courses, Classes, Workshops

Carving The Fisherman's Face

Woodcarving

Bruce Futterer

This one-day carving project celebrates the traditions of the fisherman. The weathered lines on their faces, their strong, confident eyes and the warm glow of their spirit - perfect subject matter for the relief carver. You carve a bearded fisherman face on a basswood blank shaped like an antique cedar fish net float/cork as used by Lake Superior commercial fishermen. The carving will be finished to look like an authentic antique float and can be hung with rope to be displayed in many locations. Carvers may finish two or three of these carvings in one day if they are so inclined. Beginners welcome.

Dates

No classes currently scheduled

Course Details

Length in days:

Hours:

9am-5pm

Tuition:

$75.00 per student (Regular rate)

Materials:

Varies ($5-$10)

Levels:

Beginner to Advanced

Making it happen:

When should I enroll?
We can't hold classes without students! Decisions regarding course cancellations (as related to minimum enrollment) are made three weeks before the class starts--so if you've got a course in mind, plan ahead and sign up at least three weeks in advance! That way we'll know you're coming, courses are more likely to meet minimum enrollment numbers, and then they'll actually take place.
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Do you take last minute registrations?
Of course! Although it's important that courses meet minimum enrollment three weeks before their scheduled start dates, we know that life doesn't always allow for prior planning. As long as there are still spots left in a course we're happy to accept your registration last minute.
When will new course dates be posted?
New course dates are posted both in the spring and fall to coordinate with our course catalog release dates. All the new dates are opened for enrollment on the same day and at the same time, so that everyone gets a fair crack at a spot in the courses they're interested in. As that time rolls around we announce when the new dates will "go live" in our e-newsletter. (sign up here!)