THE CONNECTICUT
WOODCARVERS ASSOCIATION
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Our meetings are open carving sessions.
EVERYONE is always welcome –
individuals and families with children age 10 or older. If you wish to
introduce a child less than 10 years old, please contact us ahead of
time for tips and projects. As with previous carving projects we
will be providing blanks at a nominal cost and the lecture and meeting is ALWAYS free. Bring your carvings, knife, and enthusiasm.Directions to our events are listed below.
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FEBRUARY PATTERN RESOURCE:
As we referenced last
newsletter, a really good resource for colors, expressions, and body
movements, please consider going to your local library or used book
store and look for Gnomes or Secrets of the Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet
and Wil Huygen. Both books were agreat inspiration for the creation of February’s patterns. Of course, for a pattern for the male gnome, go to www.woodcarvingillustrated.com under the free patterns section. The Santa pattern was the pattern from the cover of the Wood Carving Illustrated Hand Carved Holiday Gifts. This is a special edition that is mailed out free with a two-year renewal or can be ordered for $9.95 at their website. You'll find pictures of gnomes on our Carvings page.
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JULY
Please join us for the Annual CWCA Family Picnic Sunday, July 10, 2010 - rain date 7/11
11:00 a.m. to 4:00??? p.m.
Rick & Bev Ciarcia's home
The club will provide:22 Fenwood Rd. hot dogs, burgers, kielbasa Old Saybrook, CT 06475 rolls, condiments, soda, coffee & bottled water ********************************************* ****************************************************** To have a perfect day……………..We ask: 1. That everyone bring a potluck side dish and/or a dessert to share 2. An outside chair if under 65 years old--more mature, seasoned and wise people have the day off of carrying a chair! 3. PLEASE call Rick or Bev at 860-510-0576 and let them know how many in your group plan to attend, as well as your selection for the side dish/dessert. We hope we will not need umbrellas, but... of course we never know till that day. With the above phone number you can also call with last minute cancellations. Please call by July 5th so we can shop for everything. 4. AND..... THANK YOU RICK & BEV ALREADY...because we will all look forward to another great day of carving & chit chatting..... a short walk to the beach when the hot dogs are eaten and a chance to get the fingers tired from carving! Hope to see everyone at the beach!!! Leo & Kathy Hein (any questions please call 860-675-5473) DIRECTIONS: Going SOUTH on CT-route 9 S Take the CT-154/ MIDDLESEX TPKE exit, EXIT 2, toward OLD SAYBROOK Turn RIGHT onto MIDDLESEX TURNPIKE/ CT-154. Continue to follow CT-154 Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto MAIN ST / CT-154. Continue to follow CT-154 Turn RIGHT onto BRIDGE ST / CT-154. Continue to follow CT-154. Turn RIGHT onto FENWOOD LN. 2nd house on left, corner FENWOOD LN and FENWOOD RD Going NORTH on I-95 N Take the CT-154 S exit, EXIT 67. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto MIDDLESEX TURNPIKE/ CT-154. Continue to follow CT-154 Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto MAIN ST / CT-154. Continue to follow CT-154. Turn RIGHT onto BRIDGE ST / CT-154. Continue to follow CT-154. Turn RIGHT onto FENWOOD LN. 2nd house on left, corner FENWOOD LN and FENWOOD RD Turn left at Fenwood Rd - 69 ft You are there: 22 Fenwood Rd Old Saybrook, CT 06475 /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\\/\/\/\/\
July10: 29th
Annual Woodcarvers Day: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Old Mistick
Village, Mystic CT. This is a free outdoor show in the
Apple Orchard put on by the Mystic Woodcarvers.
There is no meeting in August. Enjoy your summer!
Fall dates at the CT Forest and Park Association Building: September 12, October 3, November7. See you then. We are always looking for ideas for new seminars. Please let us know what techniques, projects or skills you would like to see demonstrated. |
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FALL CARVING PROJECTS:
Given everyone’s differing
interests, we are going to be trying something different. We are going
to be running simultaneous seminars for the next three months. As
always, blanks will be available at a nominal cost. Instruction, as
always, is free.Bellamy Eagle: John Haley Bellamy (1836 – 1914) was a noted New England folk artist, known for his highly stylized carved wooden eagles and other decorative items for ships and homes. Bellamy was born in Kittery, Maine in 1836, and stayed there for much of his career. Later in his life he lived and worked elsewhere in New England. Although carving was his primary means of supporting himself, he never considered himself to be an "artist," and he is not known to have signed any of his pieces. His eagles are highly desired in the collectors' market. We will be carving an eagle inspired by his work. Chip Carving Seminar: We will be offering another chip carving project. The exact pattern will be determined shortly. Ghost Figure in the Round: We will be running a video instruction on how to carve a ghost. This is a little kid with a sheet over his head. This is a four-part video available on www.woodcarvingillustrated.com. The website was recently updated and has free videos. We will be running the 4 part series. It runs about 20-25 minutes. Basswood blanks will be available for $2.00 each. Other Seminars to be Announced: We may do additional seminars as you may request. |
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:
The entire membership is wishing those who have been or who have had family who have been incapacitated and have been going through health problems a very speedy recovery. For those who have been though the loss of a loved one, we send you our well wishes and prayers. If you need assistance in getting to our meetings, please let the officers know and we will try to see if we can assist in getting you there. On a happier note, we just received a note from George Fowl. He was our treasurer for the club for many years. He now lives in Arizona and would like to connect via email. Please contact Warren at ctvalleywc@yahoo.com for more contact info. Leo Hein, President |
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MEMBERSHIP
As we do every year, membership runs by the calendar year January 1st to December 31st. Please send the form on our membership page to our Membership Director, Mark Austin at the following address:C. W. C. A. Dues are $15 per year
For your convenience, you can also come to our meeting, give the dues directly to Mark, and enjoy a wonderful seminar and carving session. Please also remember that membership makes a wonderful gift! Do you know a fellow carver that is not a member? Invite them to a meeting or give them a gift membership and bring them to a meeting!Checks payable to: C. W. C. A. c/o Mark Austin 258 Campville Road Northfield, CT 06778 TOOL PATTERN FOR THE WALKING STICK CLASS:
If you were at the Walking Stick class the last few years or at the shows at the Carousel Museum, you may have had the opportunity to use the shaving horse to hold you walking stick to take the bark off. This is a wonderful tool to hold your work. Ever thought about either making or getting one? Well, we found a relatively simple pattern that with some basic tools most people can construct. In the May 2008 issue of American Woodworker. On page 63, they have step-by-step directions and a pattern for creating your own. With a 2x10x12ft piece of common lumber and a few pieces of hard wood, you can make a shaving horse. For more info on getting the magazine, go towww.america nwoodworker.com.
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DIRECTIONS
Connecticut Forest and Park (CFPA)building From Routes 15 and 84: Get on I-91. From I-91: exit for Route 691 east which becomes Route 66 shortly. Pass intersection for Route 217. Entrance to CFPA building is a short distance (about 0.3 miles) on the left. From Route 9: exit 15 for Washington Street in Middletown. Continue until you see apartment complex on left with green and white stripes at top. Turn for CFPA building is second driveway on right. New England Carousel Museum is on Route 72 (Riverside Avenue) in Bristol. |
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