WORKSHOPS

Watch a carver at work or enroll in a workshop yourself. Demonstrations are given during most days that the Museum is open. Workshops, ranging from an hour and a half to ten weeks in duration are offered throughout the year. Classes meet at the Wendell Gilley Museum in Southwest Harbor and are taught by Carver-in-Residence Steven Valleau.

Museum Members’ Carving Club November 4, 2011–April 27, 2012

All members of the Wendell Gilley Museum are welcome every Friday afternoon, from 1pm–4pm, November through April, weather permitting. The club is an informal gathering for the purpose of working with fellow carvers, sharing tips and using the reference resources of the Gilley Museum. Often homemade baked goods and freshly brewed coffee are an added benefit. New members are welcome to join at any time. You don’t have to carve to enjoy the camaraderie (or coffee). It’s a good time to use the Museum library or to get something from the gift shop.

American Robin  Full
Saturdays, 1-4 pm, January 28 - April 10 (no classes Feb. 25,  March 17 or 31)

Carve and paint a life-size American Robin during this ten-week class. Whether you keep it simple or detail it meticulously this harbinger of spring will be sure to keep you inspired all through the winter months. 

Fee: $70 plus a current Museum membership

Introductory Carving Lessons for Adults and Children
June–September 2012

Lesson for beginners ages 11 to 110 are available from 11am–12:30pm every Tuesday through Friday. Lessons for children ages 11 and up are available from 1:30–3pm every Wednesday afternoon. Hatch or hone your bird carving skills with your choice of a cardinal, chickadee, goldfinch, loon or puffin as your subject. Gilley Museum carving kits include materials needed to get started carving at the Museum and to complete the project on your own after your lesson. Not included are carving knives, which will be provided during lessons, or you may bring your own.

Daily fee for each class, including kit and museum admission:
$25 Museum members / $30 non-members

Spring Open House and Carving Show

Sunday, May 6, 2012, Noon - 4 PM

Museum members are invited to bring their winter class and club projects in advance

to show off at the Open House.

Public Welcome!

Whittle-a-Warbler: Blackpoll

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Carve and paint a blackpoll warbler during the 2012 edition of our annual whittle-a-warbler workshop. You will be provided with a blank, pattern and instruction for completing a hanging ornament. This class is great for beginners or experienced carvers seeking the satisfaction of completing a project in a day.

Fee: $20 Museum members / $25 non-members

Pre-registration is required for all programs except Members' Carving Club. Enrollment is limited; payment is due with registration. Fees will be refunded if cancellation is received at least two weeks prior to the program. For additional information, please call the Museum at 207-244-7555 or send an email to info@wendellgilleymuseum.org.