Woodcarving: Relief and in the Round

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Add a whittle adventure to your life and explore the art of woodcarving, learning about tools, techniques and finishing and working alongside instructors to create your own designs.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Learn hands-on techniques from a professional artist, and spend hours in the studio perfecting your craft
    • Enjoy evening entertainment as a group, including a covered bridges field trip, or take advantage of free studio time
    • Be inspired by the picturesque and tranquil backdrop of the Appalachian foothills and four peaceful lakes, and explore the area’s historic covered bridges, a two-story log cabin and a one-room schoolhouse

What's this trip about?

    Add a whittle adventure to your life and explore the art of woodcarving, learning about tools, techniques and finishing and working alongside instructors to create your own designs.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

Day
1 Check-In/Registration/Dinner/Orientation Ripley, WV D Cedar Lakes Conference Center Activity note: Hotel Check-In/Program Registration 3:00 p.m. Dinner 5:00-6:00 p.m. Orientation 6:30 p.m. Afternoon: Hotel Check-In/Program Registration begin at 3:00 p.m. You...
Day
2 Class/Entertainment Ripley, WV B,L,D Cedar Lakes Conference Center Breakfast: Served in Lake View Dining Hall from 7:30-8:15 a.m. Morning: The instructor will begin with student introductions; then proceed to an instructional lecture to include a history on ...
Day
3 Carving Class/Open Studio Ripley, WV B,L,D Cedar Lakes Conference Center Activity note: Carving class begins at 8:30 a.m. Open Studio begins at 6:30 p.m. Breakfast: Served in Lake View Dining Hall from 7:30-8:15 a.m. Morning: Class will begin with a rev...
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4 Carving Class/Evening Activities Ripley, WV B,L,D Cedar Lakes Conference Center Activity note: Carving Class begins at 8:30 a.m. Evening Activities begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Holt Lodge first floor meeting room. Breakfast: Served in Lake View Dining Hall from...
Day
5 Carving Class/Class Dinner/Open Studio Class Tour Ripley, WV B,L,D Cedar Lakes Conference Center Activity note: Carving Class begins at 8:30 a.m. Class Dinner begins at 5:00 p.m. Open Studio Class Tour begins at 6:30 p.m. Breakfast: Served in Lakeview dining...
Day
6 Class Ripley, WV B,L Breakfast: Served in Lake View Dining Hall from 7:30-8:15 a.m. Morning: We will put finishing touches on our projects. Our instructor will offer further ideas and techniques we can use as we continue carving at home. Lunch: Served i...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $699
Price per day$117
Last Updated: 9/9/2021

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Meals Included
  • 15 Meals
  • 5 Breakfasts
  • 5 Lunches
  • 5 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Salt
Age Requirements
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