Vic Kirkman Originals
DBA Vic Kirkman School of Wildfowl Art
Register for An Online Wildfowl Carving Classes in Raleigh, NC
Enroll in our online wildfowl carving classes in Raleigh, NC, held live via Zoom. Each weekly one-hour session guides you step by step as you carve your chosen species from start to finish, and includes a complimentary first pattern cutout.
Our live Zoom format makes it easy to learn in real time, ask questions, and receive direct instruction throughout the process. You can view examples from past online classes and demonstrations here.
Whether you’re a beginner picking up carving tools for the first time or an experienced artist looking to refine your technique, each session is tailored to your skill level and goals. Students receive detailed feedback, practical tips, and clear demonstrations to help improve accuracy, form, and finishing methods. All you need is your basic carving setup and an internet connection to participate from anywhere.
Online Class Features
- Private session: $80 per month. Group class: $40 per student per month, with additional options available.
- Access to Vic’s videos and slideshow demonstrations relating to your project.
- Access to over 50 taxidermy mounts and thousands of wildfowl reference images available.
- Access to a carving collection of creations in various work stages and Vic’s original Eight-System Bird Carving Technique.
- Use of studio cameras for different views of the Zoom teachings.
- Automated scheduling and notification reminders.
- Free membership to the Class Facebook page and BIRD CARVERS ONLINE Facebook group with over 3,200 members.
Zoom Session Questions
Apart from having good hearing for the Zoom class instructions, our students will be asked to answer the following:
- How many hours can you dedicate to carving per week?
- Do you have a shop or a carving workplace?
- What equipment or tools do you use or are willing to acquire?
- Do you have a recent model desktop, laptop, or tablet?
- Can you perform basic computer skills, such as sending and receiving emails, texting, downloading, and sending images via email or text?
- Do you have an external web camera in addition to the device camera, or are you willing to acquire one for the online program?
- Do you have a good internet connection?
- How close is your computer or device to your workplace?
- When submitting this form, please elaborate on the same email about your special interests in regard to wildfowl carving.
Get in Touch
Are you interested in carving or want to perfect your skills? Fill out the form below and join Vic in any of his classes.