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Be introduced to, or improve your skills in the fast growing art of fish carving. Over the past 12 years, fish carvers from across the continent have taken advantage of Clark's workshops and seminars with dramatic results. His students have gone on to win top awards throughout North America including both Best of Show in the Novice and Intermediate levels at the World Fish Carving Championships and also World Champion in both the Natural Finish and Miniature Divisions.
Clark's studio, near Billings, Montana is located in a relaxed setting within a few hours drive of some of the most renowned trout streams in America including the Bighorn, Yellowstone, Boulder and Stillwater Rivers, all of which sustain heathy populations of Brown and Rainbow Trout. Also, less than 1 hour away is the Absaroka- Beartooth Wilderness in the famous Beartooth Mountains which rise to an elevation of well over 12,000 feet. These spectacular and scenic mountains hold hundreds of backcountry lakes and creeks that hold large populations of Cutthroats, Goldens, Brooks and Grayling. If you've never been to the Beartooths, you owe yourself at least a day or two of fishing and sightseeing. These mountains are truly spectacular and the late Charles Kurault labeled the Beartooth highway, "the most scenic drive in the Lower 48".
Clark's workshops focus on all aspects of carving a fish, with an emphasis on:
Clark's studio, near Billings, Montana is located in a relaxed setting within a few hours drive of some of the most renowned trout streams in America including the Bighorn, Yellowstone, Boulder and Stillwater Rivers, all of which sustain heathy populations of Brown and Rainbow Trout. Also, less than 1 hour away is the Absaroka- Beartooth Wilderness in the famous Beartooth Mountains which rise to an elevation of well over 12,000 feet. These spectacular and scenic mountains hold hundreds of backcountry lakes and creeks that hold large populations of Cutthroats, Goldens, Brooks and Grayling. If you've never been to the Beartooths, you owe yourself at least a day or two of fishing and sightseeing. These mountains are truly spectacular and the late Charles Kurault labeled the Beartooth highway, "the most scenic drive in the Lower 48".
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| Typical fish carved and painted in a five-day workshop. Habitat/base may require extra time. |
Individual (One-On-One) Workshops
One on one "Hands On" fish carving workshops are tailored for each individual's level of experience. Each step of the process is demonstrated and then the student will actually perform the task (carving his own fish, etc.) while having all questions plainly and thoroughly answered. These workshops can be scheduled for whatever time is convenient for Clark and yourself. The instruction can be directed at any area you wish to learn, including anatomy, habitat, casting, painting, natural finish carving, etc.
Usually in a five day workshop, students will have the time to carve and paint an accurate fish of your choosing from start to finish. Fins can be carved out of the same block of wood as the body or for added strength (and when necessary) fins can be inserted using Clark's blue ribbon "no fill" method of fin attachment. A large emphasis is placed on anatomical accuracy and how to correctly portray the "essence of the species" which brings the fish to life. Texturing, scaling and airbrushing with acrylics will be covered along with how to make your own study casts.
If carvers are not quite finished with their fish carving when it is time to paint, an optional carved fish casting will be available for painting and/or purchase. Again, the beauty of one-on-one instruction is the student has the ability to control and steer the focus of the workshop to fit his/her own area of interest. Feel free to let your desires be known.
Travel
For those arriving by air, Billings has an international airport and transportation can be provided to and from the airport. For those driving in, Click Here for directions.
Housing
For your convenience, Clark can provide housing, free of charge, in his log cabin studio. The private room is furnished with shower, sink, refrigerator, telephone and bed with linens. RV space is also available or if desired major motels are located within 10 minutes of the studio.
Food
Breakfast, lunch, coffee and snacks will be provided and you're on your own for dinner. Many restaurants are within 10 minutes of the studio.
Materials
All wood, paint, glass eyes, paint schedule, pattern, etc that is needed to do the agreed upon project will be provided by the instructor at no extra charge.
Tools and Equipment
Upon registration for workshops, you will be sent a list of suggested tools, etc that you should bring, a list of items we provide and a detailed list of bits, burrs and paints. You may bring your own airbrush and/or test-drive one of Clark's Badger 100G's. "Wildlife Colors" brand acrylic airbrush paints will be provided by Clark or you may bring your own.
Available for Purchase at Clark's Studio
All carving bits and burrs used in the class
Wildlife Colors brand airbrush paints
Badger airbrushes type 100G
Fish paint schedules
Fish carving patterns
Fish carving study casts
Pricing on Workshops
1 day - $350
2 day - $640
3 day - $950
4 day - $1220
5 day - $1475
The 5 day time frame one-on-one workshops are very thorough and the most popular. Within this time frame, you and Clark are each able to carve, wood burn and paint a fish, start to finish, along with a lot of other various areas being discussed or demonstrated. Extended stays are also possible.
Registration For One-On-One Workshops and Classes
To secure your dates and register for a One-on-One appointment with Clark, please call first and work out the dates that are convenient to both yourself and him. After agreeing on a time, please send a $50.00 deposit to Clark Schreibeis Wildlife Art. Upon receiving the registration deposit, an informational packet will be sent out along with a suggested bit and tool list. Balance is due on the first day of class. If you have any questions just let Clark know.
One on one "Hands On" fish carving workshops are tailored for each individual's level of experience. Each step of the process is demonstrated and then the student will actually perform the task (carving his own fish, etc.) while having all questions plainly and thoroughly answered. These workshops can be scheduled for whatever time is convenient for Clark and yourself. The instruction can be directed at any area you wish to learn, including anatomy, habitat, casting, painting, natural finish carving, etc.
Usually in a five day workshop, students will have the time to carve and paint an accurate fish of your choosing from start to finish. Fins can be carved out of the same block of wood as the body or for added strength (and when necessary) fins can be inserted using Clark's blue ribbon "no fill" method of fin attachment. A large emphasis is placed on anatomical accuracy and how to correctly portray the "essence of the species" which brings the fish to life. Texturing, scaling and airbrushing with acrylics will be covered along with how to make your own study casts.
If carvers are not quite finished with their fish carving when it is time to paint, an optional carved fish casting will be available for painting and/or purchase. Again, the beauty of one-on-one instruction is the student has the ability to control and steer the focus of the workshop to fit his/her own area of interest. Feel free to let your desires be known.
Travel
For those arriving by air, Billings has an international airport and transportation can be provided to and from the airport. For those driving in, Click Here for directions.
Housing
For your convenience, Clark can provide housing, free of charge, in his log cabin studio. The private room is furnished with shower, sink, refrigerator, telephone and bed with linens. RV space is also available or if desired major motels are located within 10 minutes of the studio.
Food
Breakfast, lunch, coffee and snacks will be provided and you're on your own for dinner. Many restaurants are within 10 minutes of the studio.
Materials
All wood, paint, glass eyes, paint schedule, pattern, etc that is needed to do the agreed upon project will be provided by the instructor at no extra charge.
Tools and Equipment
Upon registration for workshops, you will be sent a list of suggested tools, etc that you should bring, a list of items we provide and a detailed list of bits, burrs and paints. You may bring your own airbrush and/or test-drive one of Clark's Badger 100G's. "Wildlife Colors" brand acrylic airbrush paints will be provided by Clark or you may bring your own.
Available for Purchase at Clark's Studio
All carving bits and burrs used in the class
Wildlife Colors brand airbrush paints
Badger airbrushes type 100G
Fish paint schedules
Fish carving patterns
Fish carving study casts
Pricing on Workshops
1 day - $350
2 day - $640
3 day - $950
4 day - $1220
5 day - $1475
The 5 day time frame one-on-one workshops are very thorough and the most popular. Within this time frame, you and Clark are each able to carve, wood burn and paint a fish, start to finish, along with a lot of other various areas being discussed or demonstrated. Extended stays are also possible.
Registration For One-On-One Workshops and Classes
To secure your dates and register for a One-on-One appointment with Clark, please call first and work out the dates that are convenient to both yourself and him. After agreeing on a time, please send a $50.00 deposit to Clark Schreibeis Wildlife Art. Upon receiving the registration deposit, an informational packet will be sent out along with a suggested bit and tool list. Balance is due on the first day of class. If you have any questions just let Clark know.
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2008 Group Workshops at the Clark Schreibeis Wildlife Art Studio in Billings
Group workshops in Clark`s studio are also "hands-on" and class size is limited to 7, providing plenty of individualized instruction. In all classes requiring an airbrush, you may bring and use your own or test-drive one of Clark's Badger 100G's.
"Wildlife Colors" Brand acrylic airbrush paints will be used and may be purchased from Clark or you may bring your own. All carving bits and burrs used in the class will be available for purchase. Price for classes includes wood, paint schedules, all instructional materials and lunch/ snacks. Major motel chains are within a 10-minute drive of the studio.
Group workshops in Clark`s studio are also "hands-on" and class size is limited to 7, providing plenty of individualized instruction. In all classes requiring an airbrush, you may bring and use your own or test-drive one of Clark's Badger 100G's.
"Wildlife Colors" Brand acrylic airbrush paints will be used and may be purchased from Clark or you may bring your own. All carving bits and burrs used in the class will be available for purchase. Price for classes includes wood, paint schedules, all instructional materials and lunch/ snacks. Major motel chains are within a 10-minute drive of the studio.
Clark will be teaching group classes at these locations in 2008:
January 14-18, 2008
Carve and Paint a Brown Trout $350.00
In this 5-day class, students will carve an accurate fish with the paired fins being inserted using the Schreibeis "no fill" method. The emphasis will be placed on correct anatomy and "attitude" that will bring your fish to life. Texturing, scaling and airbrushing with acrylics in addition to some hand painting will be covered along with how to make your own study casts. If carvers are not quite finished with their fish when it is time to paint, a carved fish casting will be available for painting and/or purchase.
Additional Group Classes may be added soon. Let Clark know if you are interested in a particular subject or species that is not listed and would like to see a class on that topic. Also, let Clark know if you would like him to come to your location to teach your carving club or group.
January 14-18, 2008
Carve and Paint a Brown Trout $350.00
In this 5-day class, students will carve an accurate fish with the paired fins being inserted using the Schreibeis "no fill" method. The emphasis will be placed on correct anatomy and "attitude" that will bring your fish to life. Texturing, scaling and airbrushing with acrylics in addition to some hand painting will be covered along with how to make your own study casts. If carvers are not quite finished with their fish when it is time to paint, a carved fish casting will be available for painting and/or purchase.
Additional Group Classes may be added soon. Let Clark know if you are interested in a particular subject or species that is not listed and would like to see a class on that topic. Also, let Clark know if you would like him to come to your location to teach your carving club or group.