Carve out some time to learn a new skill!
Join award-winning instructor Chris Kieber for an introductory woodcarving class. Participants will practice basic woodcarving skills and then carve their own take-home project from start to finish.
No previous experience is required.
Participants should bring their own Kevlar cut-resistant glove to use on their non-dominant hand. The instructor recommends either a Kevlar glove with rubber gripping dots or a Kevlar glove reinforced with steel threads. Participants may bring along their own fixed-blade knife, borrow a knife for use during the class, or purchase their own fixed-blade knife to bring along. The instructor recommends the Flexcut brand of knives. Fixed-blade knives and Kevlar gloves can be found at local wood carving supply stores or online. Participants should also bring along their own lunch. Space is limited. Ages 16 to adults.
Class location: Nature Center
Ticket Information
Tickets are no longer available for this workshop.
Museum Members: $60
General tickets: $65
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FAQs
Yes! Park in any of the main lots at the front of the Museum. Please leave the first two bays available for handicap parking.
Please arrive no earlier than 15 minutes prior to the start of class. You will check in through the Admissions tunnel, and a staff member will guide you to the Nature Center.
You will be checked in by name for this workshop. However, we do recommend either printing out OR taking a screenshot of your invoice or ticket(s) as backup.
Yes – this class is held indoors.
You may choose to bring the suggested supplies listed above, or utilize the supplies provided by the Museum for this class.
You can certainly bring a lunch if you would like to! The Depot Restaurant will also be open today with our limited fall menu.
The Museum will be open today for regular daily visitation from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m..
Leashed service animals are welcome with proper identification.
Tickets may be refunded only up to 7 days prior to the event date and are strictly non-transferable by date, entry time, or program.
