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Duck Decoy Heads
Carving Tools
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Instruction/schools/tutorials
Jack Teegarden has developed a considerable
career in making and teaching the art of weathered decoys. He describes
his technique as “capturing the essence without the detail.”
“With the westward expansion of the nation,
duck decoys became an important part of rural life. They were made to be
used, and when one style worked to bring in ducks, there was food on the
table,” Jack says. “Out of that, came decoys that only had the essentials,
and were beautiful in a simple, practical way.”
During his presentation, he explains:
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that nearly everyone can carve and paint decoys
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how carving can reduce stress and even become
a second career
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how hand-carved decoys can become family heirlooms
and items of value
- the process connects with the past, and
preserves a historic skill in America
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Teegarden offers full decoy carving
(five-day) courses at his workshop in Northern Michigan. In a rustic setting,
hunting dogs wonder in among the wood shavings, and participants find themselves
going back in time for a few days, when there was a simpler life in rural
America.
These seminars can be one-on-one or tailored
to group needs. Seminar time frames can be five day, three day, or full
day seminars, half-day seminars or shorter presentations. If you are interested
in scheduling a Jack Teegarden Decoy Carving Seminar, or need more information,
contact:
Jack Teegarden
17999 Hunter’s Home Road
Atlanta, Michigan 49709
(989) 785-2459
e-mail:
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Services and Courses Offered
Presentations to group on decoys and carving
honorarium negotiated. Entrance level ability up through Advanced.
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Half-day demonstration $75.00
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Full-day class, demonstration plus some hands-on
experience. $135.00
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Two and a half day “Do It” school, making
one pre-cut decoy or shorebird. $340.00
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Five-day course, learning duck anatomy, carving
methods and making a pair of decoys. $580.00
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Five-day course in other species, Loon, Swan, Canada Goose,
Great Blue Heron, etc. $580.00
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Totem Pole carving: Five-day starting class,
(complete at home), three-day finish and painting class, logs available
in various sizes. Depending on size, cost range is $310.00 to $690.00
Carving tools: Selection, purchase, care,
maintenance and sharpening advice included in above.
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Totem Pole
Carving
Jack Teegarden has had a fascination with
totem poles, what they represent and how they are made, and shares the
knowledge he has collected with participants in a totem pole carving class.
During his seminars, Jack has some totem
poles in various stages of completion and explains the process of carving
one from beginning to end. He talks about North American folklore and the
First Nation People heritage that is represented in totem poles.
During his presentation, he explains how
to select the right kind of log, and the differences between different
kinds of wood in ease of carving, durability outdoors and beauty of the
finished product.
He will take the viewer through various
tools and how each of them has a different purpose. He has a list of seven
things anyone can do to prepare themselves for the pleasure and relaxation
of wood carving.
Jack has a wealth of knowledge of North
American folklore, and talks about the First Nation People heritage and
the cultural and spiritual meaning of totem poles. He talks about
how a hand-carved totem pole can become a family heirloom and a source
of enjoyment to those who see it.
Introductory seminars on totem pole carving
can be tailored to the time frame desired. A full course, in which
the participant finishes a totem pole of their own, would be a five-day
course to start the project, with the carver finishing the project at home,
and a three-day finishing and painting course. |
Each course participant receives
a handout that explains the Teegarden method of totem pole carving.
If you are interested in scheduling a Jack
Teegarden Totem Pole Carving Seminar, or need more information, contact:
Jack Teegarden
17999 Hunter’s Home Road
Atlanta, Michigan 49709
(989) 785-2459
e-mail:
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Jack Carving a Totem Pole
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Cancellation Policy
$100.00 deposit reserves a chair In a
Jack Teegarden carving school. Balance of the fee Is due thirty (30) days
prior to the schools starting date. Refund of the $100.00 deposit Is available
upon receipt of a written request of refund until the due date of the balance
of the school fee. Refunds requested after the above stated due date are
not available However, the deposit is transferable to another school session
within the next twelve (12) months from the original date of your scheduled
school.
Gift Scholarship Time Expiration
Policy
Purchased gift scholarships to any Jack
Teegarden Schools must be used within twelve (12) months of the holiday
or designated gifting day for which the scholarship gift was purchased.
Exceptions will be provided for In writing by Jack Teegarden. Proof of
scholarship purchase and scholarship expiration date will be provided and
signed by Jack Teegarden or his designated agent.
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