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404 1st St
Cordova, AK, 99574
United States
907-424-7260
We invite you to join the mass migration of Pacific shorebirds, raptors, waterfowl and songbirds. Their shoreside respite is framed against the pristine backdrop of coastal glaciers and mountains, the breathtaking vista that we call home. Come armed with your binoculars, spotting scopes, cameras, sketch books and pencils and leave with a heart full of memories.
The 2025 Shorebird Festival is taking flight! Our schedule is continuously evolving as we add more exciting activities. Whether you're a seasoned birder or a first-time visitor, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Stay tuned!
Included with your Festival Ticket.
Join Erin Cooper as she delves into identifying shorebirds in an easy to digest 101 style class, that is conveniently timed before our first birding field trip of the festival.
This class will take place in the Cordova Center Com Rm A.
In-Person and Virtual. Included in Paid Festival Registration,
Join one of your guides, Aaron Bowman, as he guides you through how to identify Shorebirds.
This class will take place in the Cordova Center Education Room. (Directly to the left of the Welcome Table, next to the library entrance.
In-Person. This workshop requires pre-registration and an additional fee. Festival Paid Registrants receive a discount from The Net Loft, so make sure to register for the festival first!
Class includes all materials and use of tools, with an option to purchase a set of tools for future projects. Tools include large set of no slip hoops and boxed #9 3/8 inch punch with instructions.
Sunday, May 8th, 12:30-6 pm (with break 2:30-3:00 pm for Pie Social)
Class will take place in person, in the upstairs classroom at The Net Loft.
Class registration fees are non-refundable.
In-Person. This workshop requires pre-registration and an additional fee. Festival Paid Registrants receive a discount from The Net Loft, so make sure to register for the festival first!
Class includes all materials including mat and frame.
Students may choose to use class tools or purchase set for class and future use. Select in drop down menu to purchase set of tools in addition to class fee.
Saturday May 7, 8:30 am - 12 noon
Class will take place in person, in the upstairs classroom at The Net Loft.
Class registration fees are non-refundable.
In-Person. This workshop requires pre-registration and an additional fee. Festival Paid Registrants receive a discount, so make sure to register for the festival first!
Channel your inner Audubon and enjoy step-by-step instruction while you create a painted shorebird-themed piece of art. $40 for registered shorebird festival attendees, $45 for non-registered.
In-person space is limited—call to reserve yours 907-424-3288 or 907-429-7997 or email copperrivercanvas@gmail.com
In-Person and Virtual. Included in Paid Festival Registration,
Want to get to know your shorebirds better? Come to this workshop!
In-Person. This workshop requires pre-registration and an additional fee. Festival Paid Registrants receive a discount from The Net Loft, so make sure to register for the festival first!
Choose from a variety of bird themed fabrics for the cover of your book. Book is approximately 3 x 5.5 inches.
Class fee includes all materials and supplies.
Friday, May 6th. Choose timeslot of either 12:30-1:15 pm, OR 3:45-4:30 pm
Class will take place in person, in the upstairs classroom at The Net Loft.
Class registration fees are non-refundable.
In-Person. This workshop requires pre-registration and an additional fee. Festival Paid Registrants receive a discount from The Net Loft, so make sure to register for the festival first!
Class includes all materials including 8x10 frame and mat for 5x7 wool painting.
Friday, May 6th. Choose either 1:30-2 pm or 4:30-5:15 pm session.
In-Person. This workshop requires pre-registration and an additional fee. Festival Paid Registrants receive a discount from The Net Loft, so make sure to register for the festival first!
Class includes all materials including 8x10 frame and mat for 5x7 wool painting.
Friday, May 6th. Choose either 1:30-2 pm or 4:30-5:15 pm session.
In-Person. This workshop requires pre-registration and an additional fee. Festival Paid Registrants receive a discount from The Net Loft, so make sure to register for the festival first!
Choose from a variety of bird themed fabrics for the cover of your book. Book is approximately 3 x 5.5 inches.
Class fee includes all materials and supplies.
Friday, May 6th. Choose timeslot of either 12:30-1:15 pm, OR 3:45-4:30 pm
Class will take place in person, in the upstairs classroom at The Net Loft.
Class registration fees are non-refundable.
In Person. This workshop requires pre-registration and an additional fee. Festival Paid Registrants receive a discount from The Net Loft, so make sure to register for the festival first!
Enjoy a lovely afternoon session, painting watercolor flora & creating a mini potted succulent. Class fee of $75 includes Net Loft custom flora paintbox with brush, small enamel travel paint tray, Emily Lex Painting Flowers workbook with several lightly pre-sketched images to be painted, suitable for framing when completed, a lovely handmade ceramic pot, soil, and succulent plant, and an introduction to painting flowers watercolor lesson. There will also be a pre-sketched plover included in your images to be painted.
Beginners welcome! Images are simple and lightly pre-drawn, for easy and enjoyable painting experience.
In-Person. This workshop requires pre-registration and an additional fee. Festival Paid Registrants receive a discount from The Net Loft, so make sure to register for the festival first!
Create a wool painting of a nesting shorebird using wool and wool/silk roving. Finished wool painting may be hung from a branch, or framed. Needle Felt inspired by watercolor painting by local artist, Karl Becker.
$35 class & materials fee AND $35 tool kit if needed. Be sure to purchase class AND tool kit, if you do not have the tools. Those who have a needle felt 5 prong tool, extra needles, and large (9 x12 or 12 x 12 )foam pad need to bring them to class. (frame not included)
In-Person. This workshop requires pre-registration and an additional fee. Festival Paid Registrants receive a discount from The Net Loft, so make sure to register for the festival first!
Learn basics of painting some of Cordova's most common local shorebirds. Students will complete at least 3 elementary studies, which may be framed or hung together for a garland. Class Fee :$10. Materials & Facilities Fee: $45 includes papers and custom shorebird watercolor paintbox and supply kit. TOTAL $55
Students are encouraged to bring personal photographs of shorebird images to class.
This workshop requires pre-registration and an additional fee. Festival Paid Registrants receive a discount from The Net Loft, so make sure to register for the festival first!
Class fee includes instruction and instructional packet only which includes a handful of feathers to be included in the center of the nest. A link to the instructional video will be provided and emailed to you with the workshop purchase.
CLASS SUPPLIES AND TOOLS EXTRA and must be ordered and received prior to class
SUPPLY LIST: (Click on link to order)
Cordova Shorebird Roving Pack. There is enough fiber in this pack for several nests. If you would like to share and take class with household members, there will be no additional class fee, but we would need to know in notes how many people will be participating in your household, and you will need to share your tools.
One sheet dark grey wool felt or light grey wool felt for each nest
Collected lichen, small twigs, and grasses. Pussy willows are a wonderful addition. Pick all materials ahead of time to let completely dry.
TOOLS REQUIRED: (click on item for purchasing on the website if needed)
NEEDLEFELTING TOOL SET (available as kit) (has a sheet of felt included)
OR separately
12 x 12 square Needle Felting Foam
Needle Felting Tool. 5 needle tool by Clover
Other materials to have on hand
ten pins
scissors
tape
We are in the process of putting the frames on the website, so if you are interested in a shadowbox frame for your project stay tuned.
OPTIONAL FOR FINISHING: These frames work perfectly for this nest and help protect your needlefelted art piece: Shadowbox Frames
