#birdcarving

Almost finished! Today’s carving class was a Bobolink. in our carving classes the students spend the morning carving, and the afternoon painting. The classes are open to beginners and experienced carvers. Band-Aids, banter, and baked goods included. #LearnToCarve #BirdCarving #WildlifeCarving #Bobolink (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cin2UNEvRfX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

In honor of your beloved humming birds returning, we thought we would share this piece of art with you. A well known carver named Peter Mueller has perfected the art of carving birds of all types. This piece features a Rainbow Fluorite Humming Bird on Cleavelandite. each bird looks as though it is about to come to life. We adore these carvings and carry them at Hands of Spirit to help bring joy to us and others as they adopt them into their homes. For more information on this piece, please DM us. - - - #hummingbird #hummingbirds #birdlovers #birdsofig #rainbowfluorite #cleavelandite #albite #fluorite #purplefluorite #birdcarving #petermueller #art #stonecarving #artwork #healingcrystals #healingstones #healingvibrations #crystalline #crystalporn #hummingbird_spot #lovecrystals #handsofspirit (at Hands of Spirit Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwrxL79BQzT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=aczw4sa92eue

Today is the last day of Bird Art Week 2022, and today’s prompt was “round birds.” This carving of a White-throated Sparrow by Bob Spear is a little rounder than some of his other carvings, as this bird is often seen in the winter in Vermont. When cold, birds fluff their feathers up to create an insulating layer between their body and the cold air. Bob Spear carved this bird in 1982 and it took him approximately 35 hours. To learn more about Bird Art Week follow at @cornellbirds and #BirdArtWeek2022. #BirdArt #Woodcarving #BirdCarving #BobSpearCarving (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmScqBbPaay/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A rare Yellow-throated Warbler was seen on the shores of Lake Champlain during the first week of a December. It is a treat for birders to see this beautiful bird. Hopefully it has now headed south to find a more suitable wintering spot. This species typically spends the winter in the southern part of Florida, the southeastern part of Texas, and into Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean islands. This carving was created by Bob Spear in 1988 and took him 13 hours. #yellowthroatedwarbler #SetophagaDominica #VTBird #BirdCarving #BobSpearCarving #WildlifeArt #VermontArtist (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl6F0HWu7fA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Evening Grosbeaks were recently seen at the Green Mountain Audubon Center, Birds of Vermont Museum‘s neighbor. We are hoping they fly up the road, and we can see them on our property! Have you seen any recently? This Evening Grosbeak pair was carved by Bob Spear in 1988, and took him 69 hours. #BirdCarving #EveningGrosbeak #birdsofvermontmuseum (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjx66RvOPcH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Day 2 of the Green Mountain Wood Carvers carving class! As a few of you guessed they are carving Trumpeter Swans. #LearnToCarve #BirdCarving #TraditionalArt #WoodCarving #CarvingWithHandTools #SwanCarving (at Huntington, Vermont) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChZx4dauTQH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Birds look funny when you look at them from the front. This pair of Common Grackles were carved by Bob Spear in 1992. They can be seen from all angles when visiting the Museum. #WoodCarving #BirdCarving #BobSpearCarving #CommonGrackle #VermontMuseum (at Birds of Vermont Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg5mBG3OsKd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=