He teaches classes at Whillock Studio in Faribault with an emphasis on designing in clay and carving the caricature from bandsawn blanks. Marv has written a book, “Creating Caricature Heads in Wood and on Paper.” It takes the carver through yet another approach for carving caricature heads, but more important, it lays out a detailed procedure for designing them.

At the International Woodcarvers Congress, considered by many as the premier general woodcarving competition, Marv, as a caricature carver, has amassed a variety of awards and honors.
1991 - Cecil Wakefield Award for Unusual Interpretation
1992 - Featured Show Exhibit
1996 - Peoples Choice Award
1997 - Second Show Runner-up
1998 - Flexcut Creativity Award
2002 - Featured Show Exhibit
2002 - First Show Runner-up
2003 - Cecil Wakefield Award for Unusual Interpretation
2004 - Best in Show
Best in Caricatures (11 times)
In 2006 he was honored by Woodcarving Illustrated as their Woodcarver of the Year.

In this Class Marv will assist the Student in designing and carving a one of a kind unique project.
The concept for the carving can be developed from an Idea, Photo or even a funny story. The Figure will be built up in Clay then a pattern is drawn and transferred to a 4" x 4" Block of Northern Basswood. Finally Marv will guide the Student through the carving process.
Project can be no larger than 4" x 4" x 12"

Cost for this Class is $375.00
A $100.00 Deposit is required to reserve a spot with the balance of $275.00 due at the class.
In the event the Student needs to cancel $50.00 will be refunded.

Cost for this Class is $375.00
A $100.00 Deposit is required to reserve a spot with the balance of $275.00 due at the class.
In the event the Student needs to cancel $50.00 will be refunded.