Hiring Patrick Farrell

Woodworking & Waterfowling
Green Bay, WI

Pat Farrell in his workshop. Photo by Mark Barlament. Pat Farrell is a master woodworker, with his specialty in waterfowling equipment. He is expert at restoring canoes and skiffs, and at building skiffs, canoes, paddles, duck decoys and more. For a presentation, Pat will bring some of his tools, decoys and boat parts for a “show & tell” demonstration about restoring old boats, canoes and skiffs. Pat is willing to be flexible in working with teachers to create a program suited to the class.

Program Formats

A general presentation

Best for Ages

Middle school
Grades 6-8, ages 11-13

High school
Grades 9-12, ages 14-18

Adults, ages 18 and up

Costs

Artist fee:	Negotiable
Expenses:	Cost of travel
Materials:	Cost of materials if Pat needs to make something for a special demonstration.
Other:	Housing, if far from Green Bay.

Program Needs:
Electricity, several display tables

Availability:
All months but September & October. Willing to travel throughout the state if housing is offered.

Past Venues:

Two Rivers festival, 1999
Wisconsin Folklife Festival, Madison, 1998
Wisconsin Folk Art Sesquicentennial Exhibit, 1998
WEST Festival, Green Bay, 1996

Contact:
Pat Farrell
604 James Street
Green Bay, WI 54303
920/639-5537

last updated: 12/22/2011

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