***NOTE: THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS IS MAY 1st, 2026***
Jeff Phares started carving as a hobby in 1984. At that time he was employed as a lab assistant making animal vaccines. He was primarily self taught until 1991 when he met John Burke, who pushed him to his potential in carving. In 1991 he took up carving full time, and it has been quite the journey since then.
After winning several prestigious awards, he began teaching full time. He currently has 5 books published and has worked in clay, bronze, and some stone.
He currently resides in California and Illinois and continues to work carving, sculpting and teaching.
Cost of the 3-day class - 365$/ person plus a percentage of travel to be determined by cost of travel divided by the number of registered students. Be prepared to pay Jeff on your arrival for your part of his expenses to be determined when the class starts.
Blanks are extra.
Students may carve any subject they want as long as it is human. Mallet tools are preferable.
Minimum number of students - 7
Maximum number of students - 10
Make your check out to: Leipers Fork Woodcarving Club
Mail your class registration fee of $365 to:
Joe Holt
3650 New Highway 96 West
Franklin, TN 37064
*Note: Be prepared to pay Jeff for your percentage of his travel expenses upon your arrival at class.
*Note: Your spot in the class will not be reserved until your class fee has been received.
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