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New January 2026 Classes
Introduction to Woodburning
Carving a Miniature Soaring Bald Eagle
(in-person and online)
Friday Drop-ins continue through May
More classes to follow soon!
Check out our NEW YouTube Channel
We'll be adding new videos regularly and start offering online classes soon.
- bandsawing an owl blank including making a 3D template and jig for multiple blanks
- roughing out a life-size Saw Whet Owl
- a brief tour of one of our classroom workstations
Woodburning A Cougar Portrait
Instructors - Cam and Lori Merkle
Learn woodburning techniques and create a beautiful finished project.
Saturday, January 24 9am-5pm
Cost: $95.00 (plus tax) includes materials and tool use
Join Cam and Lori Merkle for this one-day workshop on woodburning a 6x9" portrait of a cougar on basswood. Learn about pyrography techniques and tools and open up new possibilities in this amazing art form. Topics covered include tool and material selection, pros and cons of various types of woodburning tools, safety, as well as hands-on exercises making sample panels of various techniques. You will bring it all together in a beautiful project to complete the class. Finishing and colouring will also be covered as time permits.
Limit 8 students.
Woodburning - Register or Get More Information
Carve and Texture a Miniature Soaring Bald Eagle
Instructor - Cam Merkle
Tuesday Mornings Jan 20 - Mar 31 9am-noon
Cost: $450.00
Hybrid Workshop with in-person instruction and online instruction via Zoom
Challenge yourself by carving and texturing this miniature soaring Bald Eagle with Wildfowl Master artist Cam Merkle. This class will run every Tuesday morning from 9am-noon CST. Local carvers can join in-person in the classroom (limit 8). If you're not able to join us in-person you can join the class via Zoom each week. All students will have access to each week's demonstrations on YouTube and will get access to the full course when it becomes available. Our project is using a Wings Gate (#WG413) pattern showing a tremendous amount of detail and information. The bird is approximately 1/5 scale; the body is approximately 7.5" long and the wingspan is approximately 16". The pattern we include in this class will consist of 2 pages on 11x17" paper (one normal page and one mirror copy).
Cost is $450.00 CAD plus any applicable taxes (US and international students are not subject to tax).
Soaring Bald Eagle - Register or Get More Information
Drop-in Carving and Woodburning at the Maple and Bass Classroom
Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon.
Join us at the Maple and Bass Classroom for drop-in sessions on Friday mornings beginning January 9, 2026. Bring a carving or woodburning project or two to work on. You can use the tools in the classroom or bring your own. Come as often or as little as your schedule allows. Enjoy a time of warm fellowship with others interested in carving, woodburning or other small wood projects. The coffee and tea pots are always on. A fee of $6.00 per session covers use of the space and tools as well as coffee or tea and applicable taxes. While no formal instruction is provided during these sessions, Cam will generally be available to offer advice - or there may be someone present who can help figure things out - or you may be able to help someone else. We can share knowledge and encourage each other. This is a great way to get together with like-minded people for fun, sharing of knowledge and fellowship. You will also have access to try many of the nifty tools and toys that Maple and Bass carries. So bring your favorite coffee mug and a project or two to work on - we look forward to seeing you
No advance registration required. Payment can be made onsite by cash (preferred), credit or debit card, or by e-transfer to hello@mapleandbass.com Sessions will continue into May - dates will be displayed on Eventbrite (link below). No sessions on any statutory holidays Questions? Need more information? Call Maple and Bass at 306-384-2277 or email hello@mapleandbass.com
More Information on Eventbrite
About the Maple and Bass Classroom
Located behind Maple and Bass's extensive carving and art supply showroom, the Maple and Bass classroom is a fully-equipped facility where each workstation has all the top-quality tools and equipment you will need to complete your project. Even if you have tools of your own, you won't need to bring them. With a selection of workshops year-round the Maple and Bass Classroom offers everyone the opportunity to discover carving and pyrography.
You can follow past and present workshop progress on our
Maple and Bass Classroom Facebook page.