Please register by e-mail: tanyamisner@yahoo.com
Space is limited, first come first served!
(Please Pay and get your pass at the bird registration desk)
Seminar #1
Saturday, June 4 (12:00 – 2:00pm) – COST: $10.00
George Mechelse
Topic: Feathers
Description: George will present how to do feather layout, feather carving, and texturing. Followed by a demonstration of other wood burning techniques.
Seminar #2
Saturday, June 4 (2:30 – 3:30 pm) – COST: $10.00
Ken Hussey
Topic: Michigan Feather Stamping
Description: Ken will show us how to do Michigan Feather Stamping with a piece of steel, this type of feather texturing originated in the 1800’s
Seminar #3
Sunday, June 5 (10:30 – 12:00) – COST $10.00
Joe Tamborra
Topic: Painting a Grebe
Description: Joe carves mostly decoy birds and really enjoys carving the Grebe! He enjoys painting smoothy birds. He would like to show us how to paint the side pockets on a Grebe and other challenging parts of the Grebe.
Seminar #4
Sunday, June 5 (12:00-1:00pm) – COST $10
Graham Price
Topic: Texturing to Compliment Painting
Description: Graham will go over how to texture various areas of a bird, stiff and soft feathers to achieve and prepare for desired results when painting a bird.
Seminar #5
Sunday, June 5 (1:00 – 2:00) COST $10
Wayne Simkin
Topic: Anatomy and References
Description: Wayne will talk about how to gather information that you can use for reference material and how to use it. He will also talk about the basic anatomy of the birds. Followed by open Q&A.