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Belted Kingfisher (August Woodcarving Seminar)

Belted Kingfisher, female, carved of wood and painted. Nearly life-size. It sits on a block of wood on a work table.

From August 12-14, the Birds of Vermont Museum is hosting the Green Mountain Woodcarvers’ annual three-day seminar. This class kicks off the 4-day Festival of Woodcarving, which culminates with an Outdoor Woodcarving Exhibit on Saturday August 15th (also at the Museum).

Bob Lindemann will be teaching this year’s GMWC/BoVM 3-day Carving seminar, an 80%-scale Belted Kingfisher. The class will include roughing out the head and body, adding the details, and will include setting feet and mounting on a base or branch.

Due to the bird’s reduced size, the class is suitable for both novice and more experienced carvers, as the carving can be don as either a more basic “smoothie” or a with more detail–the carver’s choice. This project is not recommended for “first-time” carvers.

As it is still a fairly large piece, carvers should have a good size carving knife in a addition to a variety of smaller palm tools.

During the class, participants will be able to finish carving, setting the eyes and legs, and beginning to paint. We will finish painting at the GMWC Annual Meeting and Carve-In, held here at the Museum in October.

Cost: $150 plus a materials fee ($130 plus materials for members of GMWC and/or Birds of Vermont Museum). The materials fee will be collected at the beginning of the class. The registration fee will be collected when you sign up.

Max: 10 participants FULL

To become a member of the Green Mountain Wood Carvers, visit http://greenmountainwoodcarvers.org/membershippage.html

To become a member of the Birds of Vermont Museum, visit https://birdsofvermont.org/membership

Belted Kingfisher, female, carved of wood and painted. Nearly life-size. It sits on a block of wood on a work table.More about Belted Kingfishers: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Belted_kingfisher

This event is part of the Festival of Woodcarving.

American Woodcock One-day Carving Class

Roosting Woodcock (Scolopax minor) carved of wood and painted to suggest live birds' plumage. This carving appears to be roosting (sitting on the ground). It has a long beak, a pale brown head with a darker brown eye-line and chin line and dark patches across its crown. It has darker brown wings with patchy white wing bars and even darker brown flecks. Its breast and belly are a medium brown with slightly yellow patches.

Carve and paint an American Woodcock with Dave Tuttle during this one-day carving class. Wood blank and paint provided.

All levels welcome. Great for adults and teens. Younger kids need parental permission. Great skill-building for Scouts and 4-H.

Bring tools, gloves, and lunch. (Contact us if you will need tools or gloves.)

Must register and pay in advance: $40 for Museum and GMWC  members • $50 for everyone else. Museum and GMWC members may receive their member discount as a refund at the door or use the code sent to their email.

Class size limited to 10. (Minimum 5 students needed to hold a session.)

If class fills, we will have a waiting list.

Contact us if you would like to hear of additional upcoming classes.

Green Mountain Woodcarvers May 2026 Carve-In

Hands of older, light-skinned person. The left hand is wearing a Kevlar carving glove and holding a partially-carved piece of wood. The right hand is holding a carving knife and is carving the wood.

The Museum is delighted to host the Green Mountain Wood Carvers (GMWC) May Carve-In! Stop in to watch a wood carver at work, ask a question, or learn about this carving club.

The Green Mountain Woodcarvers will be carving in the workshop. The GMWC is a group of carvers from Vermont with members from around New England. They meet monthly for “Carve-Ins” around the State and host a annual Show and Class (in August). We’re delighted to have them at the Museum!

At the Carve-In, carvers talk and work on a variety of woodcarving projects. Carvers are always happy to explain how they carve and to share their expertise with others. Ask questions and become a GMWC member!

Carvers meet in the workshop or treehouse (weather permitting).

More info at the Green Mountain Wood carvers website: http://greenmountainwoodcarvers.org/

Wee Pumpkin Woodcarving Workshop

Three woodcarvings of tiny pumpkins, stacked, with a candle on top of each. The three carvings sit on a lace tablecloth against a green wall. Carved by David Tuttle.

Carve a stack of tiny whimsical pumpkins with Dave Tuttle at this woodcarving workshop. All levels welcome. Great for adults and teens. Younger kids need parental permission. Great skill-building for Scouts and 4-H.

Bring tools, gloves, and lunch. (Contact us if you will need tools or gloves.)

Register and pay in advance : $35 for Museum and GMWC members • $45 for everyone else. Museum and GMWC members should use the code sent to their email.

Class size limited to 10. (Minimum 5 students needed to hold a session.)

Register with the button below

OR register at https://sevendaystickets.com/organizations/birds-of-vermont-museumor call 802 434-2167.

Green Mountain Woodcarvers October 2025 Carve-In & Annual Meeting

Several woodcarvers carving, painting, and chatting at tables in the workshop at the Birds of Vermont Museum.

Stop in to watch a wood carver at work, ask a question, or learn about this carving club.

The Green Mountain Woodcarvers will be carving in the workshop. The GMWC is a group of carvers from Vermont with members from around New England. They meet monthly for “Carve-Ins” around the State and host an annual Show and Class (in August). We’re delighted to have them at the Museum for one of their monthly meetings!

At the Carve-In, carvers talk and work on a variety of woodcarving projects. Carvers are always happy to explain how they carve and to share their expertise with others. Ask questions and become a GMWC member!

More info at the Green Mountain Wood carvers website: http://greenmountainwoodcarvers.org/carvein.html

They are on Facebook too, at https://www.facebook.com/groups/486055891784569/

Dala Horse One-day Carving Class

Dala Horse in profile: Carved and whittled wooden horse, approximately 8 inches tall, painted royal blue with small white flowers. The mane is unpainted.

Carve and paint a Dala Horse with Bob Lindemann during this one-day carving class. Wood blank and paint provided.

All levels welcome. Great for adults and teens. Younger kids need parental permission. Great skill-building for Scouts and 4-H.

Bring tools, gloves, and lunch. (Contact us if you will need tools or gloves.)

Register and pay in advance: $35 for Museum and GMWC members • $45 for everyone else. Museum and GMWC members may receive their member discount as a refund at the door or use the code sent to their email. You can become (or renew) a member at registration to receive the discount also!

Class size limited to 10. (Minimum 5 students needed to hold a session.)

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dala-horse-carving-with-bob-lindemann-registration-1632839931189 or use the button below.


If class fills, we will have a waiting list. If we get 5 or more people are on a waitlist, we try to arrange additional sessions.

Contact us if you would like to hear of additional upcoming classes. Give us a call at 802 434-2167 if you have any questions.

Great Blue Heron (scaled) (August Woodcarving Seminar)

Great Blue Heron carved in wood and painted (scaled smaller than life). The Heron is standing/mounted on a piece of log, and placed in the wetlands exhibit at the Birds of Vermont Museum

From August 20 – 22, the Birds of Vermont Museum is hosting the Green Mountain Woodcarvers’ annual three-day seminar.

Matt Strong and Bob Lindemann will teach the course; Matt will cover the carving and Bob will assist with the texturing and painting. Due to the Heron’s small size, the class is suitable for both novice and more experienced carvers.
If you are interested in taking the class, visit http://greenmountainwoodcarvers.org/class/class.html and follow the instructions there for more details and to register. We are expecting the class to fill quickly!

Great Blue Heron carved in wood and painted (scaled smaller than life). The Heron is standing/mounted on a piece of log, and placed in the wetlands exhibit at the Birds of Vermont Museum

Great Blue Heron carved in wood and painted (scaled smaller than life). The Heron is standing/mounted on a piece of log, and placed in the wetlands exhibit at the Birds of Vermont Museum

If you are interested, please let visit the GMWC website to sign up, so Matt and Bob will know how many blanks to prepare and order supplies.

To become a member of the Green Mountain Wood Carvers, visit http://greenmountainwoodcarvers.org/membershippage.html

To become a member of the Birds of Vermont Museum, visit https://birdsofvermont.org/membership

This event is part of the Festival of Woodcarving.

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June 2025 events

A green June Vermont landscape showing a tree branch at the top, shading the viewer, then a meadow of ferns in the fore- and midground, with forest in the background, and a forested hill beyond that. Photo by Erin Talmage for the Birds of Vermont Museum, and used with permission.

Welcome to our late spring and early summer events! We’ll walk and bird, sit in the forest, explore art, and maybe even try whittling and wood carving.

The trails are open from sunrise to sunset, every day—we recommend using the south trails (Spear, Discovery, Story) rather than Gale’s, Pop’s, or Bob’s, thanks to flooding last July. Trail maps and more information are available on our website, and are posted at the museum and at trail kiosks as well.

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Bear Cub Carving Class with Bob Lindemann

Whittled and painted black bear cub peeking over a stump. Carved by Bob Lindemann.

Bob Lindemann is offering a one-day class at the museum, carving a bear cub peeking over a stump. Wood blank and paint provided.

All levels welcome. Great for adults and teens. Younger kids need parental permission. Great skill-building for Scouts and 4-H.

Bring tools, gloves, and lunch. (Contact us if you will need tools or gloves.)

Must register and pay in advance: $35 for Museum and GMWC members • $45 for everyone else. Museum and GMWC members may receive their member discount as a refund at the door or use the code sent to their email. You can become (or renew) a member at registration to receive the discount also!

Class size limited to 10. (Minimum 5 students needed to hold a session.) If class fills, we will have a waiting list. If we get 5 or more people are on a waitlist, we try to arrange additional sessions.

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bear-cub-carving-with-bob-lindemann-registration-1362299918729 or use the button below.



Contact us if you would like to hear of additional upcoming classes. Give us a call at 802 434-2167 if you have any questions.

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