Vermont Raptor Academy

Vermont Raptor Academy Hello all. My name is Floyd Scholz, and I am here to promote and foster the advancement of the beautiful and traditional art of bird carving.

For those who somehow didn’t see this in my previous post👍.  Also, NOTE CHANGE!June 14th to the 24th! ( not 15th to 25th...
01/06/2026

For those who somehow didn’t see this in my previous post👍.
Also, NOTE CHANGE!
June 14th to the 24th! ( not 15th to 25th as previously printed)

2026 !!  Take your carving and painting to the next level and beyond! 2026 Seminar schedule is almost ready!!!
01/01/2026

2026 !! Take your carving and painting to the next level and beyond! 2026 Seminar schedule is almost ready!!!

For those who felt compelled to mention my “cluttered” work area… I hope this calms your mind😇😉
11/21/2025

For those who felt compelled to mention my “cluttered” work area… I hope this calms your mind😇😉

Final “Dry-Brushing” of a lighter value “Mocha” color serves to enhance and lighten the overall plumage of the Waxwing. ...
11/19/2025

Final “Dry-Brushing” of a lighter value “Mocha” color serves to enhance and lighten the overall plumage of the Waxwing. Additional plumage details have been added as well.
Note: In all birds, among any given species, tremendous color variation can occur based on time of year, age and geographic location.

Taking a break from Raptors for a bit…November songbird fun in the Studio😊   Cedar Waxwing and a Rose Breasted Grosbeak!
11/18/2025

Taking a break from Raptors for a bit…
November songbird fun in the Studio😊
Cedar Waxwing and a Rose Breasted Grosbeak!

Completely finished!
10/30/2025

Completely finished!

Right side
10/28/2025

Right side

The back and major flight feathers are all painted!
10/28/2025

The back and major flight feathers are all painted!

Really coming together right on schedule!One of the all time “classic” seminars!
10/28/2025

Really coming together right on schedule!
One of the all time “classic” seminars!

Day  #6. Carefully planned  and tight woodburning really transforms the surface !Sunday day #7 is the day to pull all th...
10/26/2025

Day #6. Carefully planned and tight woodburning really transforms the surface !
Sunday day #7 is the day to pull all the parts together in preparation for painting😉

Lifesize Coopers Hawk in adult plumage…. Just completed.
06/26/2023

Lifesize Coopers Hawk in adult plumage…. Just completed.

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Hancock, VT
05748

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