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

A wooden killdeer being held in one hand while being painted . View is over the painter's left shoulder.

Brook Trout carving workshop

Carve your ownbrook trout in this one-day class with David TuttleCarve and paint a Brook Trout with David Tuttle of the Green Mountain Woodcarvers. Wood blank, eyes, snacks, and coffee provided.

Saturday, February 20 at the Birds of Vermont Museum (map) • 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

All levels welcome. Do bring your tools and gloves if you have them; if you don’t, let us know. Dave often brings some knives, gloves, etc. to sell. Please bring your lunch.

Great for adults and teens. Younger kids need parental permission and Cub Scouts could show their Whittling Chip.

$30 for Museum and GMWC members • $40 for everyone else

Call 802 434-2167 or email museum@birdsofvermont.org to pre-register.