3 Day decoy carving class in the style of the Ward Brothers with Brothers Rich & Ross Smoker

Experience the art and heritage of decoy carving with Rich & Ross Smoker.

Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition & Arts Festival 2026

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Competition details coming soon!

The Art Of Shorebirds- Sketching toward pattern making with Tommy Stewart

Immerse yourself in the art of shorebirds.

Josh Guge Class: Sculpting clay birds- Making models in preparation for wood sculptures.

Join master sculptor Josh Guge for this half-day hands-on class. Each student will dive into the fun process of shaping and manipulating clay. Unlike wood, clay is very forgiving.  It can be added to or subtracted from in seconds. Clay modeling helps eliminate wasted carving time, prevents mistakes, and gives quick insight into the desired pose of the bird. 

 

Benefit Auction

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Beginner Carving Class with Ross Smoker