This is a Cedar Fan Bird class instructed by Sally and David Nye. Sally and David are the owners/operators of Fan Carver's World. They do research on the Old World folk art of fan birds.
Their work includes museums and universities on the European continent to preserve this style of wood carving along with the legends and customs associated with it. Sally and David give lectures as well classes on fan birds.
They have authored a book entitled FAN-CARVING (ISBN 0-9744464-0-8). It can be purchased through their web site below or inquire at your favorite woodcarving dealer or bookstore.
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Level of experience: beginner and up
Tools needed: Flexcut Pelican and 3-inch drawknife. We also furnish knives to teach with.
Cost of material: $6.00 per white cedar blank
Length of class: 1/2 day. We will teach morning and afternoon each day.
Contact Sally and David Nye at sarolyn@accn.org