Carver Andrew Tonnesen said “laughter and smiles filled the classroom” on the days he visited Tuckerton Elementary School, as sixth-grade students eagerly learned how to create their own decoys.

SHOW AND TELL: Andrew Tonnesen shows novice carvers at Tuckerton Elementary how it’s done, as their practice begins with a bar of soap. (Supplied Photos)

Tuckerton Seaport, which offers a variety of educational programs, expanded its reach last year with the establishment of a folk artist residency at Tuckerton Elementary.