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Carl Latz
Elkhorn Wisconsin
Andy Anderson
Neotsu Oregon
"Ed, your Seminar was the most informative and friendly I have
ever attended...Wish I had met you years ago.. I left your seminar feeling I
could never repay you enough for what you gave us. A memorable LIFETIME
EXPERIENCE!!!!" - Andy Anderson
Keith Clements
Vancouver Washington
Dave Cook
Houghton Michigan
Sharon Hallowell
Ottsville Pennsylvania
"As a repeat student of Ed's, I can't begin to explain how GREAT
I think he and
his classes are. Ed's methods of teaching, his wonderful sense of humor, and
his patience with students are unmatched. Whether you're just beginning to
carve fish, or are looking for those secrets to take your carvings to the next
level, you can't go wrong taking one of his classes. Hands down, it is the best
investment I have ever made in my carving endeavor. Can't wait until I can do
it again! Too bad all learning experiences aren't this much fun. Thanks a
billion, Ed, for EVERYTHING!" - Sharon Hallowell
Joan Lech
Lehighton Pennsylvania
Steve Kunnath
Royal Oak Michigan
Greg Crook
Sun Prairie Wisconsin
Karl Scheidegger
Mt. Horeb Wisconsin
Nick Hartzell
Temperance Michigan
Rich Meeuwenberg
Newago Michigan
Ray Carnes
Portland Oregon
Ken Grabbert
Loves Park Illinois
"Ed, I wanted to take this opportunity to say thanks for
offering fish carving classes and to encourage anyone with an interest in fish
carving to enroll in one of your classes. I can truly say that I have learned
more in one week from your "advanced" class than I could have learned in years
on my own through trial and error. The class was not only informative but lots
of fun too. One can tell you enjoy teaching fish carving almost as much as you
enjoy fishing for those Big Browns!
Thanks again,
Ken Grabbert"
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Karl Scheidegger
Mt Horeb Wisconsin
"Ed's knowledge of the creative (carving and
display) process is truly remarkable. He
has a solid command of what it takes to be a
successful fish carver and is more than willing to share his experiences
and successes with his students. More importantly is his
post-class support, Ed will continue to be a valuable resource for any
and all carving related questions.
Whether you are a beginning carver or an
advanced professional, I guarantee that you'll find something to take home
to improve your own work. I highly recommend an Ed Walicki carving class."
Karl Scheidegger
www.FishWorship.com
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Lionel "Boudro" Lorentz
Slidell Louisiana
"Taking a class with Ed was an experience I will never
forget....I had the time of my life and learned things about fish carving I will
never forget. Words cannot express how proud I am of the carving I did in
class that week with his guidance. I will be back for another class this
year!" Lionel Lorentz
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Bob Eck
Plantation Florida
"The information is
non-stop and covers everything from selecting wood, plans, roughing,
detailing, scaling, painting, composition, environment, splashes, to
marketing secrets. Ed covers it all. Ed's studio is a carvers dream and
itself worthy of a "How To Do" book! Ed's first hand 'tips' and
'secrets' for competitive carving will cut years off the time it takes to
succeed. Bring a notebook! Bring a camera! You will see and do things there
you will never see done elsewhere. Great info that you can take to the
bank!" Bob Eck
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John Fincato
Newark Ohio
"Ed: just a note to tell you how much I enjoyed my class with you....I
learned a lot of new techniques...my family and friends have commented on
how realistic my trout looks and they especially liked the water splash
effect...looking forward to a future class with you...sincerely,
John Fincato, Newark, Ohio"
Note from Ed- Spending a week with John in class was
inspirational, to say the least. Here is an artist that has overcome
the tragic loss of the use of his right arm by not only learning to do
things with one arm.....but has learned to do everything left handed!
And is damn good at it! His attitude, enthusiasm and dedication to the
art of carving is a true inspiration. I look forward to seeing his
dust in my studio again soon!
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Wayne Andrews
Middlebury Indiana
"Last night I returned from Ed's Brown Trout carving class, tired and
exhausted but greatly enlightened. To say he's a master carver and excellent
teacher is an understatement. I learned more in five days then I did in the
previous eight years on my own. He teaches not only carving methods but how
a fish reacts as it moves through the water, as well as how to mount your
carving and how to price your work and market it. If you are thinking of
getting into carving fish or are carving now and are not happy with the
results then you need to get into one of Ed's classes, it will improve your
results, and you will find the cost is a bargain." Wayne Andrews,
Middlebury Indiana
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Terry Congram
Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
"When you have carved with the rest, then do yourself a favor and carve
with the best. It was mind boggling to have so much readily available info
and his sources for new products and problem solving is worth its weight in
gold. There were so many different ways of saving carving time, producing an
awesome fish, and a lot of self satisfaction in completing an outstanding
"art piece". I will "never" take instruction from another person - he's the
"man". Terry Congram,
Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Fran Tranbarger
Cincinnati Ohio
A friend put me onto Fishcarver.com and I
admired Ed's carvings and the realistic look they portrayed. If only my
carvings looked that good! I signed up for Ed's advanced carving class.
After completing the course and watching him in action, it is easy to
understand why Ed is a world class carver. He is also an excellent teacher
and willingly shares many of his ideas. The methods, resources and
technology that is taught in his class goes into making realistic fish
displays that are unsurpassed. I look forward to taking another class from
Ed. Anyone who wishes to improve their artistic skills in fish carving is
certain to find a class that Ed has to offer. Oh, and not to mention a
great time! Fran Tranbarger, Cincinnati
Ohio
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John Slanina
Rapid City South Dakota
"I first became interested in the art of fish carving through Ed Walicki's
Fishcarver.com. with the aid of his Fish Pattern book, Videos, Rough-outs,
reference casts and personal emails I became a fish carver. I also have
attended classes given by several professional Fish Carvers and other wood
carvers. I have learned to carve fairly well. Won my share of ribbons at
Local and National Competition Shows.
However, not until I attended a class with Master Fish Carver Ed Walicki did
I learn so much, not only on carving, but other aspects of the Art. Ed
shared his knowledge of short cuts and other tips no where to be found.
I highly recommend Ed Walicki to anyone wanting to learn the Art of Fish
Carving. Not only is Ed a Master Carver, he is truly an excellent Instructor
and human being." John Slanina,
Rapid City South Dakota
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"Having taken 5 of Ed's classes so far over the years. You need
only a sense of humor to survive his class. I can honestly say being around Ed
is the most fun I have ever had carving. He has the patients of a rock and the
ability to teach an old dog like me new tricks all the time." Skip
Chalmers, Marineland Florida
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"I too am a student of Ed's and have to say he is the real deal as a carving
teacher. I have taken many classes over the years for carving wildfowl and
nobody even comes close in comparison. What sets him apart is he teaches you
there is more to carving than just to copy the steps. He opens your eyes to a
way a thinking and using tools like nobody ever has for me. And "beware", his
quick wit will keep you on your toes." Karl Owen, Gary Indiana
Harold Joseph of Waterford Michigan
Ron Copes of Clarkston Michigan
Jan Campbell of Waterford Michigan
16" Brown Trout Woodcarving. (Jan's first fish!! Great Job Jan!)
Dave Cook
Larry Large
John "Johnny Da Fish" Slanina
Joe Ambrosini
John Call
Ken Manick
Late Friday Night
(except for Dave Cook who had to catch a flight out earlier in the day.)
Date: May
18th - 24th 2003
Course: Fishcarving / Fly Fishing Camp
Fish: 12" Brook, Brown or Brown Trout
Location: Ed's cabin on the AuSable
River's Holy Water Section
This was my first class held at the cabin. A great place to carve and
fish with friends. We carved on the river bank watching the days activity
on the water unfold as we progressed through our carving, cooked our meals over
the campfire each day and found time to wet a line during the day (some more
than others.....KEN). With the exception of the weather turning a bit cool
the experience was allot of fun and I will do it again. Below are some
pictures of the finished carvings and few others taken during the week.
Pictured from left to right (click pictures for a larger
image): Pen Hallowell, Mark Goldstein, Bryan Sale, Ken Grabbert, Jim Wiley,
Sharon Hallowell, Ed Walicki, Fran Tranbarger, (Seated Below) Kodi, Terry
Congram and Keith Schedel.
Group photo under the carving tent.
Terry Congram
Lower Sacksville, NS Canada
Brook Trout
Mark Goldstein
Middleport, New York
Brown Trout
Sharon and Pen Hallowell
Ottsville Pennsylvania
Brook Trout
(Sharon carved her trout all week while Pen caught trout all week)
Jim Wiley
Sparta Tennessee
Brook Trout
Keith Schedel
West Lake Ohio
Brook Trout
Fran Tranbarger
Cincinnati Ohio
Brook Trout
Bryan Sale
Hamilton Michigan
Brook Trout
Ken Grabbert
Loves Park Illinois
Gone Fishing!
Date: April 28th - May 2nd 2003
Course: Urethane Carving
Fish: 38" Steelhead w/River Rock Wall Display
Location: Novi Studio
Fran Tranbarger of Cincinnati Ohio
Ken Grabbert of Loves Park Illinois
Orlando Villarreal of Hudsonville Michigan
Leo Long of Troy Michigan
Jim Michehl of Antioch Illinois
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