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DBA Vic Kirkman School of Wildfowl Art
"Old Carvers Never Die, They Just Whittle Away"
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32 Years of Wildfowl Woodcarving Teaching Experience

Learn Wildfowl Carving in Raleigh, NC

Step into the world of VIC KIRKMAN ORIGINALS, where you can learn all about the art of wildfowl carving in Raleigh, NC. Whether you’re a wildfowl carver or a nature enthusiast, this is your destination for learning and inspiration.
Resident artist Vic Kirkman carves all types of waterfowl, but his emphasis is on decorative creations carved for various wildfowl carving competitions held on the East and Gulf Coasts. He has also been teaching for over 30 years, sharing his expertise in carving with interested students. His online and in-studio classes are designed for beginners and professionals, with specialized techniques to turn passion into art.
Carved white swan
Participation in US Competition Events

About Vic

Vic Kirkman is a North Carolina artist who works intensely to advance his skills creating realistic birds in wood. He has lived in Raleigh since attending N.C. State University, but was born in Lumberton, where he was raised in a hunting and fishing family. The home environment helped Vic develop an early interest in the wildlife indigenous to the swamps, rivers, and woodlands of Southeastern North Carolina.
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Services

In-Studio Classes
Hands-on weekly sessions for local carvers within 50 miles of our studio in Raleigh.
Online Zoom Classes
Private weekly one-hour sessions Focusing on free patterns and symmetry.
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Carving Demonstrations
Explore demonstration videos on different wildfowl carving topics.
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Target Audience

We invite everyone who wants to learn how to carve wildfowl out of wood. Our online courses are available in the US and Canada. Those interested in carving classes and prefer a hands-on instruction can attend our studio Classes held in Raleigh, N.C.

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Are you interested in carving or want to perfect your skills? Be sure to fill out the form below to join Vic in any of his classes.
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