Gathering of the Masters Carving Class, NV

This will be a hands on class with five instructors in a class of thirty. Students can expect to be exposed to a variety of styles and techniques over two days of participation.

The class is being presented by the Western Folklife Center in Elko. This is an amazing group, well known for their support and promotion of western art and lifestyle. And Elko is a fun town with lots to see and do including the Cowboy Poetry Gathering, the Great Basin Cowboy Gear Show and a number of related trade shows.

Date: January 25 & 26, 2011

Location: Elko Convention Center, Elko, NV

Instructors: Don Butler, Steve Mecom, Bob Park, Doug Krause and Gaylord Thistle

Cost: $350

Contact: Andy Stevens 308/991-2364

Students will be required to provide their own tools, stamp rock, pencils and paper, tracing film, light if they want, and a piece of prior work (this is not a class for beginners). Tooling leather will be provided.