paint – Birds of Vermont Museum

Feather Carving & Painting with Bob Lindemann

The outer end of a carved, burned, and painted wooden blue jay feather. Crafted by Bob Lindemann.

Thanks to the demand for the September class, we are able to offer one in October, also!

Create a wooden Blue Jay feather with Bob Lindemann. Not just woodcarving and painting; we will use a woodburner (pyrography) to create fine details. Open to all: beginning and experienced carvers both welcome!

Class is $45 (there’s a $10 discount for members – call to get your discount code or look in email).

Max 8 attendees

Three wooden feathers (painted, carved, and burned) and one knife. WIP by Bob Lindemann. — Tool and samples of wooden feathers at various stages.

Feather Carving & Painting with Bob Lindemann

The outer end of a carved, burned, and painted wooden blue jay feather. Crafted by Bob Lindemann.

Create a wooden Blue Jay feather with Bob Lindemann. Not just woodcarving and painting; we will use a woodburner (pyrography) to create fine details. Open to all: beginning and experienced carvers both welcome!

Class is $45 (there’s a $10 discount for members – call to get your discount code or look in email).

Max 8 attendees

Three wooden feathers (painted, carved, and burned) and one knife. WIP by Bob Lindemann. — Tool and samples of wooden feathers at various stages.

Paint-a-carving: class with woodcarver Larry Bertrand

round paint palette filled with paint

Ever wondered how some woodcarvings get their colors? Painting a carving is a skill practiced by amateur and professional woodcarvers to bring different dynamics and liveliness to many carvings. Join our class and try this for yourself.

Master woodcarver Larry Bertrand is providing a bird ornament for each participant to paint. He will guide attendees in techniques and tools used to color woodcarvings.

Designed for ages 8-118, open to all
Max: 10 people

Larry Bertrand is an award-winning woodcarver who has contributed to the Birds of Vermont Museum’s exhibits and gift shop.

See Larry’s work at the Museum and on Instagram at @BuzzardsBayBirds

Handwork and Happiness (February)

9 crocheted owls in a small pile

Gather with a few fellow handcrafters at the Museum this winter. Bring your own project: woodcarving, knitting, sketchbook, quilting, poems-in-progress, field notebook, crochet, etc. Cider, coffee and good company provided.

Max: 9 people • waitlist available
Suggested donation: $5 – $10
Pre-registration required. Call (802) 434-2167 or register online now:

making a felted owl: Work In Process 2 (wrapping soft gray wool around wool body; work is on a plastic-protect foam pad to protect needles and work surface)

The center bird is a White-breasted Nuthatch crocheted by E. Spinney

nature journaling and sketching materials

Handwork and Happiness (January)

J. Malone led a group of Girl Questers in making an entire exhibit of felted birds.

Gather with a few fellow handcrafters at the Museum this winter. Bring your own project: woodcarving, knitting, sketchbook, quilting, poems-in-progress, field notebook, crochet, etc. Tea, coffee and good company provided.

Suggested donation: $5 towards heat
Max 9 each session (may change based on COVID-19 cases in Vermont)
Pre-registration required.

Come in February too!

child making leaf-rubbing

hands of an old man carving a small bird from wood

Needle felted owls by M. Barnes and K. Talmage. Wool, less than 2" tall.

Handwork and Happiness (November)

9 crocheted owls in a small pile

Gather with a few fellow handcrafters at the Museum this winter. Bring your own project: woodcarving, knitting, sketchbook, quilting, poems-in-progress, field notebook, crochet, etc. Cider, coffee and good company provided.

Max: 9 people • waitlist available
Suggested donation: $5 – $10
Pre-registration required

We’ll probably be doing this more than once. We’re looking at
Dec 12
Jan 9 or 23
February TBD

making a felted owl: Work In Process 2 (wrapping soft gray wool around wool body; work is on a plastic-protect foam pad to protect needles and work surface)

nature journaling and sketching materials

E. Talmage repurposes old books into paper sculptures, like this birdhouse from an old Audubon encyclopedia.

Handwork and Happiness (December)

Gather with a few fellow handcrafters at the Museum this winter. Bring your own project: woodcarving, knitting, sketchbook, quilting, poems-in-progress, field notebook, crochet, etc. Cider, coffee and good company provided.

Max: 9 people • waitlist available
Suggested donation: $5 – $10
Pre-registration required.

We’ll probably be doing this again. We’re looking at
Jan 9 or 23
February TBD

E. Talmage repurposes old books into paper sculptures, like this birdhouse from an old Audubon encyclopedia.

many paint brushes

child making leaf-rubbing