Wayne Barton holds two day and week long classes at many locations in the US and Canada. Beginning classes are designed for those who have little or no carving experience. These classes concentrate on how to properly sharpen tools, the basic techniques of chip carving, and executing essential patterns and designs, with emphasis on how to create borders, grids, rosettes, lettering, and free form ideas. Advanced classes are for those who have a working knowledge of chip carving. This class is dedicated to design and application. Here we learn the various aspects of design, including balance, contrast, and proportion. Students are encouraged in creating their own designs with assistance in executing the finished work. In addition to teaching classes, Wayne also attends, judges, and lectures at several shows each year. The following is a schedule of upcoming classes and shows. We would be delighted to have you participate by attending any of the following events:


April 18-19
Beginning Chip Carving Class, Kelly Mehler's School of Woodworking, Berea KY (859) 986-5540

May 11-15
Beginning Chip Carving Class, Michigan Wood Carvers Association, Bill Phillips, Midland, MI
810-798-3401

June 1-5
Beginning Chip Carving Class, John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC 800-365-5724

June 15-19
Intermediate/Advanced Chip Carving Class, Vesterheim, Decorah, IA 563-382-9681

July 13-17
Beginning Chip Carving Class, Augusta Heritage, Davis and Elkins College, Elkins, WV
304-637-1245

August 10-14
Beginning Chip Carving Class, Fletcher Farm School, Ludlow, VT 802-228-8770

August 17-21
Intermediate/Advanced Chip Carving class, Fletcher Farm School, Ludlow, VT 802-228-8770

September 11-23
Tour of Switzerland and Surrounding Countries

October 31-November 1
Beginning Chip Carving Class, Chicago School of Woodworking,Chicago, IL 773-275-1170

November 14-15
Artistry in Wood Show, Dayton OH

November 28-29
Beginning Chip Carving Class, Woodcraft Supply, Palatine, IL 847-776-1184

December 5-6
Intermediate/Advanced Chip Carving Class, Bruce Nicholas, St. Paris, OH 937-857-9700