Carving Classes  (Ages 18 and Up)
​Beginner & Intermediate: September 17th, 24th, October 1st, & 8th
Advanced: September 14th, 21st, 28th, & October 5th ​
Woodcarving is increasingly a lost art in American society. The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is helping to keep the tradition alive for future generations! The museum is now offering three difficult levels of courses! The Carrousel Museum has the perfect opportunity for both skilled carvers and those who have never touched a chisel. Space is limited to 10 Students Per Class.

All classes are taught by Doug Bathke, a Trustee at the museum who has been carving for over 55 years and teaching for over 45 years. Call 716-693-1885 to for questions and registration. Classes are a series and cannot be taken individually. Fees are non-refundable after the first class. 

Classes are for individuals 18 and up.

Beginner Woodcarving #101
Saturday, September 17th, 24th, October 1st, & 8th
9am - 12pm
$110 ($100 for Carousel Society Members)     
             
This class is aimed at students who have no carving experience or are self-taught carvers. The class introduces tool safety, sharpening, material selection, and finishing. Participants will work on a different project each week. Fee includes instruction, a tool kit to keep, and materials for projects; students bring a pencil to class. 

 
Intermediate Woodcarving #102
Saturday, September 17th, 24th, October 1st, & 8th 
1pm - 4pm
$95 ($90 for Carousel Society Members)

Admission to this class is with completion of #101 or by instructor approval. Our projects is a eagle relief carving. A pattern and wood will be supplied. The students must bring their own tools: a ruler, a pencil, two 6 inch bench clamps and a non-slip pad. 


Advanced Woodcarving #103
Wednesday, September 14th, 21st, 28th, & October 5th  
1pm - 4pm
$95 ($90 for Carousel Society Members)

Admission to this class is with completion of #101 and #102 or by instructor approval. Class projects are included in this seminar of various chip carving skills. The students must bring their own tools, a ruler, a pencil. A pattern and wood will be supplied OR students may supply their own pattern and wood to receive guidance on their project. ​

    Request Information on Carving Class