The Sauder Village Woodcarvers’ Show & Sale is a special weekend filled with unique artistry and family fun. Founder’s Hall will feature skilled carvers showcasing handcrafted wildlife, fish, caricatures, Santas, pins and pens. Special guest carver Adina Denton Huckins will be demonstrating and teaching a workshop. There will be vendor tables with carving supplies, woodcarving demonstrations and lively music by Wes Linenkugal. On Saturday in the Historic Village we will be demonstrating how the early settlers prepared for winter with hog butchering and other food preservation demonstrations.
 

Woodcarvers' Show & Sale in Founder's Hall

Dates & Hours:
Saturday, October 30, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 31, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Admission:
Tickets into the Woodcarvers’ Show & Sale and entire Historic Village...
Adults - ^$14.50, Students (6-16) - ^$7.50  (Senior and AAA discounts apply)

Tickets into just the Woocarvers’ Show & Sale - ^$7.00 (Senior and AAA discounts apply)
(Must be purchased in Founder's Hall where exhibit is located.)

Group rates:
Bringing a group of 20 or more? Special group rates and arrangements are available by calling our Group Sales Department at 800.590.9755.

Special Guest Artist: Adina Denton Huckins
Adina Denton Huckins, of West Fork, Arkansas, grew up in a family in which literally everyone carved. Therefore, she developed an early fascination for subtractive sculpture in any form, but she loves wood for its warmth and design flexibility. Her classes focus on teaching accurate anatomy and expressiveness of design whether the subject is stylized, caricature or realism. Adina has won numerous awards, including a winning entry at the 2009 International Wood Carvers Congress. Sauder Village is excited that Adina will be joining us at our 2010 Woodcarvers' Show & Sale.

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Workshops & Dinner Lecture

All class participants will receive two one-day complimentary admission passes to Historic Sauder Village. You can use this personalized, non-transferable pass on any day of the Woodcarvers' Show or on either day of the carving class. Your passes will be given to you at class check-in and must be presented at the admission desk in order to gain entrance into the Historic Village.

Realistic Woman’s Face

Dates: Thursday, October 28, 1:00 – 9:00 p.m. (1 hour dinner break) AND
Friday, October 29, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (1 hour lunch break)
Instructor: Special Guest Carver, Adina Denton Huckins
Location: Sauder Heritage Inn
Class Fee: ^$180.00 / ^$165.00 Sauder Village Members

The class project will be a half-round woman’s face which will allow for study of the anatomy and beauty of the female face while exploring the design elements in hair. Because this is a two-day class, the size of the project will be smaller (8-9” x 5”). Students should bring a good knife and other tools they are comfortable working with. (Adina uses some larger U-gouges to start and also later in shaping the face; however there is no need to purchase these beforehand - students may bring what they have.) The project requires a $15.00 blank (payable at the beginning of class).

Additional Information...  

• A confirmation and supply list will be forwarded to all confirmed class participants.
• If the workshop is full, you will be put on a waiting list and notified if space becomes available.
• Note: Cancellations prior to September 23, 2010 will receive a refund minus a $25.00 processing fee. No refunds provided after September 23, 2010.
• Note: If classes do not meet a minimum number of students by September 23, 2010, we may be forced to cancel the class and all fees will be refunded.

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Relief Carving

Dates: Thursday, October 28, 1:00 – 9:00 p.m. (1 hour dinner break) AND
Friday, October 29, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (1 hour lunch break)
Instructor: Robert Stadtlander
Location: Sauder Heritage Inn
Class Fee: ^$180.00 / ^$165.00 Sauder Village Members

Workshop participants will enjoy two days of carving/teaching sessions covering the fundamentals of relief carving. Each student will choose a project (from a list provided) to complete during the class. Students should be able to complete one beginner project or one large egg during the class. If small eggs are chosen, it may be possible to complete more than one. Students will be expected to furnish their own tools and equipment. The class will cover layout, design, theory of relief and perspective, tool sharpening, using knives and gouges, detailing, and finishing techniques. One 11”x12”x1” board or an egg, and the carving pattern/photos will be provided. For students desiring to work on intermediate or advanced projects, an additional fee payable to the instructor, will be allocated toward the cost of the project materials. (A supply list will be provided with your confirmation of the workshop and is also available on the Sauder Village website.) Boards and eggs, patterns, sharpening system, and paints/ solvents used during the class will be provided. Some supplies will be available for purchase.

Bob Stadtlander of Wellsville, New York, has been carving for 20 years and specializes in scenic relief carving, relying on shadow, light, and perspective. Bob has won numerous awards in many Northeast and Midwest shows where he exhibits widely.

Additional Information...  

• A confirmation and supply list will be forwarded to all confirmed class participants.
• If the workshop is full, you will be put on a waiting list and notified if space becomes available.
• Note: Cancellations prior to September 23, 2010 will receive a refund minus a $25.00 processing fee. No refunds provided after September 23, 2010.
• Note: If classes do not meet a minimum number of students by September 23, 2010, we may be forced to cancel the class and all fees will be refunded.

Registration Form
 

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Wonderful World of Warbler Carving

Dates: Thursday, October 28, 1:00 – 9:00 p.m. (1 hour dinner break) AND
Friday, October 29, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (1 hour lunch break)
Instructor: Sandy Czajka
Location: Sauder Heritage Inn
Class Fee: ^$180.00 / ^$165.00 Sauder Village Members

Learn as many bird-carving techniques as possible in two days! Participants will learn several techniques, including making clay models, as well as methods for painting with oils and acrylics. Students may work on any kind of warbler they choose. This workshop is geared to beginning-to-intermediate students, but advanced students are also welcome!

Each project requires a $5.00 blank and eyes, payable to the teacher at the beginning of the class. (Feet will be available for an additional fee). A supply list will be provided with your confirmation of the workshop and is also available on the Sauder Village website.

Sandy Czajka of Troy, Ohio, has been carving for seven years and has studied under the teachings of Bob Guge, Larry Barth, Keith Meuller, Lonnie Dye, and other noted artists. She has won 12 First Best of Show awards since her debut show in 2006. Sandy enjoys carving birds that mean something to her, taking the time to study the unique characteristics of each species, for a truly authentic final result.

Additional Information...  

• A confirmation and supply list will be forwarded to all confirmed class participants.
• If the workshop is full, you will be put on a waiting list and notified if space becomes available.
• Note: Cancellations prior to September 23, 2010 will receive a refund minus a $25.00 processing fee. No refunds provided after September 23, 2010.
• Note: If classes do not meet a minimum number of students by September 23, 2010, we may be forced to cancel the class and all fees will be refunded.

Registration Form
 

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Annual Woodcarvers' Awards Banquet

Date: Saturday, October 30, 6:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Adina Denton Huckins
Location: Sauder Heritage Inn
Tickets: ^$18.00 per person (pre-registration required)

In addition to your workshops, plan to join us for the annual Woodcarvers' Awards Banquet on Saturday evening, October 30 at 6:00 pm following the first day of the Woodcarvers' Show & Sale. After a delicious buffet dinner, awards are presented for winning exhibitors at the show and Adina Denton Huckins will serve as our guest speaker. We hope you can join us for this enjoyable evening.

Registration Form
 

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Discounts on Class Fees... Become a Member!

Help us to Continue Our Programming by Becoming a Member of Historic Sauder Village! Not only do Sauder Village Members receive discounts on class fees, but as a Member you also gain unlimited admission to the Historic Village and discounts in our Gift Shop, General Store and Quilt Shop throughout the term of your membership. Sauder Village, a non-profit public educational institution, is able to continue its programming, such as the Woodcarvers' Show & Workshops because of the generous support of our members. Consider becoming one of our valued Sauder Village Members. Call 800.590.9755 to register your membership and qualify for your class discounts right away!

More information on becoming a Sauder Village Member

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Lodging

Why not spend a day or two at Sauder Village and enjoy a relaxing stay in our beautiful Sauder Heritage Inn or Campground!

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Sauder Heritage Inn
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Questions?

Call or email Dawn Hauter at 800.590.9755 or dawn.hauter@saudervillage.org

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