Wednesday March 18, 2026 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Feathers in Flight Woodcarving & Sculpture Workshop

FLOW Gallery + Workshop | $100

During this exciting workshop at FLOW Gallery + Workshop, you’ll have the chance to meet Artist in Residence Chris Wilson and explore the art of sculpture. Famed for their delicate textures, measured precision, and ability to capture the movement of natural forms, Chris’s sculptures will inspire you to craft your own. Let Chris guide you through the subtle techniques he employs to carve and model your own finely detailed feather sculpture from a “blank” that will be provided, etching in the elements of the wing’s natural textures to make it your own. Advanced sculptors and beginners alike are invited to take flight and learn about the tools, techniques, and materials Chris uses to create his famed woodcarvings.

Thursday March 19, 2026 TBD to TBD

Woodcarving Demonstration

FLOW Gallery + Workshop Courtyard

Head to the SEWE Courtyard Pickin’ for this Thursday evening demonstration with award-winning sculptor Chris Wilson. While enjoying food, company, and the beautiful surroundings of Palmetto Bluff, you’ll have a chance to watch Wilson at work as he transforms raw wood and other materials into the kind of breathtaking lifelike forms that have made him one of the most celebrated wildlife artists in the world. While he works, you’ll have a chance to ask questions and gain insight into his process, as he demonstrates direct and indirect sculpting and carving methods he uses to create his original art.

Friday March 20, 2026 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Painting & Finishing Techniques for Carved Birds & Other Critters

FLOW Gallery + Workshop | $100

The art of Chris Wilson goes beyond simply coaxing dazzlingly realistic natural forms from raw wood. It’s also the inspired way he layers on color and finish through paint that lets these works transcend simple woodwork to create an ingenious reflection of wildlife’s beauty. During this workshop, you will be provided with your own pre-cast American Bullfrog as Chris guides you through the techniques and finishes he employs to make each piece come alive.

Held at FLOW Gallery + Workshop, this workshop will guide experienced artists and beginners alike through the methods of preparing the surface, layering on paint, and blending hues to create a lifelike sculpture you can take home.

Saturday March 21, 2026 TBD to TBD

SEWE Artist Market

Moreland Village | Information Coming Soon.

Join our Artist in Residence, Chris Wilson, during the SEWE at the Bluff artisan market alongside a host of other artists. Renowned for his lifelike sculptures of wildlife, hand-carved and painted to reflect the color and forms of nature, Chris will offer informal demos during the market and answer questions while you browse his works along with dozens more from around the Southeast.