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Shorebird Woodcarving, with Bill Sarni
Tuesday, September 15, to Friday, September 18: 9 A.M.–1 P.M.
Member $250; Nonmember $300

Participants will have the opportunity to carve a traditional-style yellowlegs shorebird decoy. The methods used will be in the style used in Nantucket and along the New England coast in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The birds will be constructed from native white pine, using hand tools and acrylic paint. All materials and tools are as consistent as possible with those used by the decoy makers of the period.

All materials provided. Maximum class size: 8

BILL SARNI is well known for his decoy carvings, with their meticulous attention to detail, and his restoration work. He began carving as a boy, learning his craft from many celebrated decoy carvers. He has been featured in several publications and selected for interview by the Folk Arts and Heritage Program initiated by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. His work has been widely exhibited throughout New England.