RMSC Cumming Nature Center: Heritage Maker Workshops- Bird Carving: Northern Cardinal (Male)
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HERITAGE MAKER WORKSHOP SERIES
Explore new skills from bird carving to native gardening in a Heritage Maker workshop at Cumming Nature Center!
Our workshops are designed to create a supportive space for talented teachers and craftspeople to share traditional knowledge through fellowship and intensive instruction. Classes are relaxed, informative, and recognize the value in heritage skills and knowledge-building. Past classes have included spoon carving, blacksmithing, food preservation, pysanky, and more.
Leave your screen behind, escape to the woods, and use your hands to create something new this year!
BIRD CARVING: NORTHERN CARDINAL (MALE)
April 15 & 16 | 9:30am – 4:00pm
$125
Discover the joy of bird carving! In this two-day workshop, participants will study bird anatomy and carving techniques while learning how to carve and paint a life-size male Northern Cardinal. Appropriate to beginner and experienced woodcarvers alike, students will be guided by the instructor through the process from start to finish. The Northern Cardinal is native to the northeast U.S. and is easily recognized by its bright red color, particular in the winter. Materials and tools will be provided.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Robin Salsbury wanted to be a wood carver at a young age and made a few carvings while in high school. An opportunity to take a class at RMSC carving a shorebird gave him the chance to finally explore this art form. Since then he has taken numerous classes from some of the foremost carvers throughout the U.S. and Canada. He has also competed at carving shows across the U.S. and Canada winning numerous ribbons, including a best of show at the Genesee Valley Woodcarvers Show. For over 20 years Robin has carved numerous birds, generally preferring native species. His repertoire includes ducks, geese, shorebirds, songbirds, and even a life-size Ivory-Billed Woodpecker. He started teaching bird carving classes through W. Irondequoit’s Continuing Education Program around the year 2000 as well as several classes with the Woodcarving Club.
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