** If you are interested in being an instructor for a future Carv-Fest

e-mail: chris@woodcarverswarehouse.com!

New Instructors for 2012!!!

Nancy Dardis: (Minnesota) Nancy does commission woodburning pieces for clients throughout the US. She specializes in wildlife, animals, eagles, hawks. Excellent instructor and well-organized classes .. you'll have a lot of fun!

Bill Jaeger: (Minnesota) Bill has been carving in the Scandinavian style since 1992. He teaches regularly at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. Bill won the 2009 Gold Medal for wood carving at the Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, Iowa.

Marty Leenhouts: (Minnesota) I first learned to chip carve over 20 years ago and haven't put my knife down since. The beauty and wonder that first drew me into this style of carving still pulls on me today. It is my desire to pass on the joy of chip carving to as many other people as possible. I promise to provide my students and customers with personal instruction, excellent customer service, and a wide range of top quality products for wood carving. www.mychipcarving.com.

Mart Lind: (Minnesota) Mart began carving over 50 years ago and specializes in realistic carvings with maximum detail, clear lines and extra effort with painting and finishing. He teaches in Minnesota and Texas.

Tim Rundall: (Iowa) Owner of the Woodchip Shop in Urbandale, Iowa. Well-traveld instructor, show judge and excellent carver.  

Fred & Elaine Stenman: (Minnesota) Returning favorites ... carve beautiful reliefs that utilize both woodburning and shallow relief. View their web site www.stenmanstudios.com. Cover artist for Carving Magazine Issue #22.

Greg Wirtz: (Wisconsin) Specializes in Intaglio style relief, teaches throughout Midwest, perennial award winner at Woodcarver's Congress. Appeared in Carving Magazine issue #36.



Returning Favorites!!!

Joe Dillett: (Illinois) Carving Magazine columnist, professional carver. Taught classes in Chicago area for years. WATCH a video of Joe - CLICK HERE! Visit Joe's web site - CLICK HERE!

Marty Dolphens: (Nebraska) Marty discovered woodcarving over 30 years ago. He has been teaching his art form for 25 years through weekly classes in the Omaha area, where he lives with his wife and family. He has taught workshops in the Midwest, as well as Canada. Marty enjoys judging woodcarving competitions and promoting the art of carving. For more information go to his website at www.martydolphenscarving.com or contact him at cutman1@yahoo.com.

Tony Erickson: (South Carolina) Well-travelled carving instructor and columnist for Carving Magazine. WATCH a video of Tony - CLICK HERE! Visit Tony's web site - CLICK HERE!

Leah Goddard: (Florida) Leah lives in Sarasota Florida and is a professional artist, author, and teacher. She has contributed to both Woodcarving illustrated and Chip Chats magazines, and has authored her own book "Carving Nature's Rascals" Leah has taught wood carving for over ten years.  

Chris Howard: (Tennessee) Chris has worked in the movie industry and travels throughout the US teaching his art. He has taken many ribbons in competition including: 2007 International Carving Congress-2nd Realistic Painted Bust 2007 Artistry in Wood Dayton,Ohio -Special Award, 1st and 2nd, Deacon Don and Shirley Deitz Religious Award, 1st Realistic Bust 2008 International Carving Congress-3rd Realistic Painted Bust, 1st in Class and 2nd best of Group in 2 or more subjects, 1st in Class and Best of Group in found wood Artistry in Wood Dayton,Ohio IST in Class 2nd Best of Group in 2 or more subjects. Best of show in Excellence Florida Winter National Wood Art and Expo. Chris was featured on the DIY Network's "Wood Sculpting" TV series.

Gen Jansen: (Minnesota). Author of 6 books on carving and and is a regular columnist for Carving Magazine. WATCH a video of Gen- CLICK HERE!

Marv Kaisersatt: (Minnesota) Marv is one of the most sought-after instructors in the Nation. National award winner and CCA member. WATCH a video of Marv - CLICK HERE!

Bob Lawrence: (North Dakota) Regular instructor at Carv-Fest, specializes in animals, western art ... excellent instructor.

Floyd Rhadigan: (Michigan). Proud member of the CCA and teaches caricature carving throughout the country. A carv-fest favorite ... over 70 caricature projects to choose from. Visit Fantasycarving.com for more. Visit Floyd's web site - CLICK HERE!

Dennis Schuster: (Minnesota) President of the Viking Woodcarving Club ..... Denny has perfected his art and now has been sharing it with students. Beautiful bark houses with detail that you've never seen before. Full of information and ready to help.

Russ Scott: (Minnesota) Local instructor that has a great easy-going style. Wonderful Santa carvings!  Russ sells his work at www.reasonstobelieve.com. Visit Russ' web site - CLICK HERE!

Alice Spadgenske: (Minnesota) Teaches students throughout the Midwest, beautiful painted relief carvings. A regular at carv-fest, organizes November carving workshop in Blaine, MN each year.

Mary Weinheimer: (Florida) Fun-loving, easy-going and a blast to carve with. Mary is an expert with beginners and intermediate carvers helping them discover this wonderful world. She also has many, many project for all level carvers. Many hints and techniques to share.

Dick Zawacki: (Minnesota) Dick lives in Northfield, MN and has taught classes locally for a number of years. He is a regular at Minnesota carving shows and is always willing to share his talents. Easy-going and very organized you will enjoy carving with Dick, he has a way of getting through to his students and helping them understand all aspects.