Pete LeClair in Western NY

[Anthony Filetti]

Hey folks me and 13 others just spent the weekend in a class with Mr. Pete LeClair. This was the first class I had taken with this gentlemen and I must say he is one of the best instructors out there. He is patient and does a great job of explaining the process. The class project was Captain Sam (see pictures below) and was held in the booming metropolis of Bennington, NY. Pete supplied each carver with all the reference material on a CD for each student and the cost of the class included the cutout. I would highly recommend a class with him both for the experienced and the beginner carver as there is something for everyone.

Pete did announce in the class that he will soon have a website up and running and that he also has just finished filming a project for which DVD's will be sold. Thumbs Up

(It was good to see Don-by-the-Lake and Coffeeman again, some fine gentlemen if you should happen to meet them!)

[Iowa Carver]

Excellent carving Tony. I just ordered a couple of his books and that is great news on the DVD's, I learn much more by watching DVDs. Thanks for posting the info Tony!

Corey

[Bartster]

tony,



looks like a great time was had by all,, and i agree pete is one of the greatest teachers. i have always enjoyed his classes and being around him. he is a great guy.


bart


p.s you did a fine job on the carving

[cedarshavings]

Good news! Glad to hear that. I'm taking his class next week in Townsend TN.

[Coffeeman]

Tony,

Very nice job on the "captain", real clean cuts and beautiful paint job. Wish you the best also with on your CCA entry over the weekend. Bill

[Ron T]

Hi Tony. Nice job on the Captain. I'm glad you had such a good time and learned so much.

[JimmyB]

Nice job Tony. Pete's classes are a real learning experience.

[Simplyme]

Oh I missed that. How can I find out if there is anything like that in my neck of the wood(New York)

[Anthony Filetti]

The best place to find out class information are the magazines, but also some woodcarvers have websites that detail their class schedules. Some classes can be difficult to get into so make contact early to get your name on the list. Simplyme, since you are down near the city I'd be looking to see if Pete Ortel is holding a class, I hear they hold quite a few classes on Long Island. The internet is a good resource as well (Google is our friend...)...

[Simplyme]

Anthony,
Thank you so much, would love to take a course with Pete. Will google him right now.