School Schedule:
All classes are three days in length, beginning at 8:00 a.m., Friday, July 20, 2001, and ending at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 22. 2001. During the initial class meeting the instructors will set the class hours. The classrooms are available Friday and Saturday 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., and Sunday 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

On-site registration / check in starts at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, July 19, 2001 in the gym (first large building as you enter the campus). A "release from liability" form for the P.M. Chippers, Inc. Woodcarving Club, the Southeastern Woodcarving School and Hooper Academy must be signed by all students at check-in. A new attendee orientation is in the auditorium, across the road from the gym at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, July 19, 2001. Classes will be held in the main building and in the gym. The West Parking Lot is the most convenient to the main building and classrooms. All meals and refreshment breaks are in the cafeteria, same building as the gym. The vendor sales tables, display tables and P.M. Chipper tables are in the gym.

Costs:
A fee of $180.00 is charged to all woodcarving students and $90.00 for all craft students. The fee includes class instruction, three breakfasts, three lunches and five refreshment breaks. No evening meals will be provided. No sleeping facilities are available on campus.

Registration:
Please review the list of classes and the instructors that are available. Note the level of experience and the tools needed for each class. The cost of blanks and other materials provided by the instructor is payable to the individual instructor and is not included in the class fees. The number of students in a class is limited by the instructor and size of rooms. Therefore, each applicant should choose three classes and list them in order of preference. If a class limit is reached, SWS reserves the right to place an applicant in his/her next choice, unless you specifically indicate on the application that you do not want a second or third choice. SWS will place you on a waiting list for your first choice and notify you if it becomes available before the beginning of the school. SWS will hold your money pending an opening in a class or the school itself, unless you state otherwise.

Applications will be processed on a first come first serve basis (based on postmark) and must be accompanied by the correct fees.

To receive an application or to be placed on our mailing list, send your name and snail-mail address to:

Raffle:
A raffle for "goodies and stuff" will be held Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. Separate drawings will be held for a variety of items, including carving and craft supplies as well as general items not unique to carving or crafts. Tickets will be available from the P. M. Chippers table in the gym throughout the school. Please plan on attending the raffle Saturday afternoon. Please note: You must be present to win!

Display Tables:
There will be exhibit tables available in the gym for all who attend. Please bring a favorite item that you would like to display. Identify each item with your name and hometown; the type of material(s) used (i.e., type of wood, resin, etc.); school or class where the item was created, or personal project; and any other information that you think would make the item more interesting to the viewers. Sample identification forms will be available at the registration table for your convenience.

Vendor Sales Area:
In the gym, an area has been set aside for visiting vendors to show and sell their wares. If you need carving tools, books or other accessories, you will have the opportunity to purchase the needed items. Each vendor present is also an instructor in the school, so please be generous with your support. The vendors will generally be open before class each morning, during breaks and lunch and after class in the evening. Tool sharpening and general consultation is also available.

Mini-Classes:
Mini-classes will be held in the evenings between 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm, each day. These classes will be on a first come - first served basis. Tickets will be required to attend a mini-class. A fee of $5.00 will be charged for each ticket, limit of one ticket per person per day (in other words, more than one ticket cannot be purchased for a specific class). Students will need to purchase any blanks and/or supplies from the instructors the night of the class. The actual classes are still being lined up, a complete list will be available at registration.

AREA LODGING:

The following information is provided as a service, P M Chippers and Southeastern Woodcarving School does not recommend or endorse any listing and cannot be held accountable for errors, misrepresentations or out of date information.

CAMPING:

250 Fischer Rd. Hope Hull, AL (334) 288-0728
Rt. 1, Box 154 Hope Hull, AL 36043 (Exit 164 off I-65 on Fischer Rd., 1/4 mile from Hooper Academy.)
Drive through, full hook up sites, pool and store are available; but credit cards are not accepted.

HOTELS AND MOTELS:

A list of area hotels and motels will be provided, upon request, with class confirmation. Please check the appropriate area on the class registration form.

OTHER AREA ADDRESSES:

P. O. Box 79
Montgomery, AL 36101-0079
(334) 240-9455

Montgomery Visitors Center

401 Madison Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36101-0079
(334) 262-0013

Online Montgomery

CARVING CLASSES

Sculpting in Clay - Carlan Honaker

Students will learn to carve, texture and burn feathers, and paint a realistic Blue jay (half size). This will be accomplished from classroom instruction and knowledge gained from field study, research material, photos and sketches. A systematic approach to carving will be stressed. To complete the project, work during the evening hours may be required. This is Riley's second year with SWS. Riley has been carving wildfowl for the past 9 years where he strives to bring out the realism of the subject. He has won numerous awards in competition at regional shows and the Ward World Championship Wildfowl carving competition. He has studied under Bob Guge, Rosalyn Daisy and Carl and Regan Danos.
Blanks/Supplies: Blanks, eyes, feet and paint will be provided for a cost of $20.00.
Tools/Supplies Required: Power tools with dust collector, knives, gouges, wood burner with tips. Paint palette, water spritzer and paintbrushes in various sizes. Hair dryer for drying paint will be helpful.
Power tools: Required – must use dust collector. Indicate dust collector use of power tools on application.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Class Limit: 10.

George will teach students how to carve and detail a baldheaded eagle with its mouth open. For those that wish to finish carvings from previous classes, you may bring them in and finish them. George, a long-standing veteran of the Southeastern Woodcarving School, is an expert bird and waterfowl carver. He owns and operates a woodcarving supply business in Foley, Alabama.
Blanks/Supplies: Blanks and eyes will be available for $15.00.
Tools/Supplies Required: Knife and any other tools you are comfortable with, a power tool would probably be helpful, as well as wood burners and extension cords.
Power tools: Allowed - must use dust collector. Indicate use of power tools on application..
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Class Limit: 10.

Carving a Hillbilly - Mac Proffitt

Human Bust - Larry Rogers

Relief Carving “Free for All” - Steve Schoolar

Steve will instruct in the art of relief carving. Students can bring their own projects or use those provided by the instructor. Students wanting to start a project of a portrait can bring a photo of their own to work from; photo should be no larger than 8 x 10. Steve comes to us from Fort Worth, TX where he is a full time sculptor working in the medium of wood. Steve has studied with top wood sculptors in the U.S. and England and teaches throughout the U.S.
Blanks/Supplies: Basswood blanks will be available for projects along with designs for those that do not bring their own. Lights and carving stands will be provided by the instructor. Sharpening equipment will also be available. Cost of the blanks will vary depending on size.
Tools/Supplies Required: Full-size carving tools. Sets of full size carving tools will be available for students to rent for $10. Students should bring his/her own tall stool.
Power tools: PROHIBITED.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
Class Limit: 10.

Carving Pointer Bird Dogs - Cecil Walley

This class will teach carving a pair of pointer bird dogs; approximate size is 8" long by 5" high. Emphasis will be given to texturing with a wood burner. Cecil has won numerous awards with his realistic carvings and is a regular at SWS.  Blanks/Supplies: Blanks will be furnished for $20.00.
Tools/Supplies Required: Students need to bring power tools, dust collection system, gouges, v-gouges, wood burner and carving knife.
Power tools: Allowed - must use dust collector. Indicate use of power tools on application.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
Class Limit: 12.

Deep Relief - Randy Walters This project will be a deep relief of the USS Constitution or equivalent, with full sails on white capping seas, heading home. Pattern will be outlined on the blank, elevations will be established and excess wood will already be removed to save class time. Randy has been carving seriously for the last fifteen years and has studied with James Cecil, Jim Wilsford, John Burke, Tom Swearingen, Kirk Curtis and Roy Hellman. He has taught classes around southeast and is a blue ribbon winner.  Blanks/Supplies: Basswood blanks approximately 2" x 16" x 20" and  pattern will be provided for $30.00. Tools/Supplies Required: Students should bring straight blade carving knife, mallet, assorted gouges, v-tool. Power tools: Allowed - must use dust collector. Indicate use of power tools on application. Level: Intermediate to Advanced. Class Limit: 10.

Realistic Animal - Cheetah - Jim Wilsford

This class will power carve a running cheetah, approximately 8” from tip to tip. Jim has been carving for over twenty years, and teaching animal carving for over twelve. Jim is an accomplished carver, expertly creating carvings of the creatures of nature and is a regular at the SWS. 
Blanks/Supplies: Blanks will be furnished for $15.00.
Tools/Supplies Required: Students need to bring power tools, dust collection system, gouges, v-gouges, and carving knife.
Power tools: Required - must use dust collector. Indicate use of power tools on application.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
Class Limit: 12.

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CRAFT CLASSES

Folk Art Painting Ethel Green

Introduction to Polymer Clay Frances Rogers

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Folk Art Painting - Ethel Green

Ethel will teach students the art of folk painting on gourds, Terra Cotta flower pots, wood etc. Students can also bring their own projects. Ethel has been painting for the past 25 years. She has won Best of Fair for Folk Art for several years at the South Alabama State Fair and has sold her gourd birdhouses for as much as $60.00..
Supplies Provided: Pattern copies will be provided. Gourds, pots, paints and brushes will be available for purchase. Cost to the student will be dependent on the amount of supplies and/or materials purchased.
Tools/Supplies Required: A supply list will be mailed to all students prior to the class.
Level: Beginner to Intermediate.
Class Limit: 12.

Introduction to Polymer Clay  - Frances Rogers

Learn about the properties of the various polymer clays while making a stemmed rose, a pin, earrings, and a set of seasonal napkin rings. Frances (along with husband Larry) comes to us from Chattanooga, TN.
Supplies Provided: The instructor will provide clay, cookie cutters, and assorted tools for clay work, freezer wrap and rolling pins. Costs for supplies will range from $10.00 up, depending on what the student purchases.
Tools/Supplies Required: Students should bring cookie cutters (1" - 3"), Xacto knife, toaster oven, non-metal (such as Pyrex) pan for baking items, old rolling pin (wooden is best), Vaseline or baby wipes, plastic artificial leaves (such as roses), boxes to take home completed projects. Please note: items coming in contact with the unbaked clay are not suggested for reuse with food items.
Level: Beginner to Intermediate.
Class Limit: 12.