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Mid-Wisconsin Chippers Newsletter for January 2020

Website: http://midwisconsinchippers.weebly.com/

Mid-Wisconsin Chippers Woodcarving Club (MWC) Board

Barb Behm Lee Belanger Gene BengelSteve Binder Tim Gosz Dick KrummickRodney Manthey Keith Melzer, VP Cedric Richeson, Secretary Chris Rigotti Bill Tuchscherer, Treasurer

The Chippers Club logo: "The carver on the stool"

was created by Bob Yancey MWC Club President

from 1984 - 1985.

Next Meeting - Sunday, January 5th!Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1140 Tullar Road, Neenah, Wisconsin

Board meeting at 12:30 p.m.

Table of ContentsMeeting Schedule, Location, Calendar, .....................................................................................................................Page 2Harold Kinas Nativity Carvings on Display in Ripon................................................................................................Page 2Friendship Cane..........................................................................................................................................................Page 3 New Books in Club Library Donated by Ray Pokrandt..............................................................................................Page 4Dust Collector Options...........................................................................................................................................Pages 4-5December 9th Christmas & Holiday Potluck including Show 'N Tell...................................................................Pages 6-8The Annual Krueger Hardware Carving Day, Chippers Show Progress Report, Bucket Raffle.................................Page 9Woodcarving Class: Betsy Popp - Pygmy Owl March 5, 6 7, 12, 13, 14.................................................................Page 10Birch Art Gallery Open Carving Workshops Thursday & Friday Afternoons..........................................................Page 10Woodcarving Class: Jan Jenson Old World Chip Carving May 28-30..................................................................Page 11Woodcarving Class: Rich Wetherbee Caricatures & Clay Sculpture May 15 - 16 ..............................................Page 12Upcoming Floyd Rhadigan & Denny Neubauer Classes...........................................................................................Page 12Woodcarving Class: Melzer & Christensen - Kestrel Begins January 9th...............................................................Page 13Beginner Woodcarving Class: Rammer Binder & Bengel - Avocet Begins February 3rd.......................................Page 14 Pyrography Class: Krummick & Richeson - Squirrel Begins January 9th...............................................................Page 14Scandinavian Style Drinking Cups & Spoons: in Decorah Iowa - March................................................................Page 15 Roadtrip Woodcarving Retreats, Workshops & Seminars - Boulder Junction, IA, MI, MN, NE, OH,............Pages 15-16Places to Go Carving in Mid-Wisconsin ..................................................................................................................Page 17Annual Woodcarving Shows List.............................................................................................................................Page 18Forms - Popp (Owl), Wetherbee (Caricature or Clay) & Jensen Chip Carving Carving,..................................Pages 19-21

Buzz from Woodcraft Presentation on

Adhesives & Finishes

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Regular Club Meetings The Mid. Wis. Chippers Club meets at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1140 Tullar Road, Neenah (by Neenah High School) on the first Sunday of each month (except August, December & May as noted.) Meetings are at 1:30 p.m. Board meetings are at 12:30 p.m.

2019-2020 Meeting Schedule:

August 25 Show 'n Tell (or "How I spent my summer vacation") October 6 Holding Devices e.g. Carving Screws, Bench Hooks, Easels, etc. November 3 Leather Pyrography by Bill Tuchscherer & Cedric Richeson

December 8 Christmas & Holiday Potluck January 5 1:30 p.m. Adhesives & Finishes by Buzz from WoodcraftFebruary 2 1:30 p.m. "Intarsia" by Mary WarneckeMarch 1 1:30 p.m. "Making Raptor Feet using Putty" Demo by Betsy Popp,

Friendship Cane Block Turn InApril 5 Show Preview, Judging Entry "How-To", Friendship Canes, ElectionsMay 10 1:30 p.m. Show Review

Harold Kinas was featured in a December 26th article in the Ripon Commonwealth Press:"Treasured Nativity Now on Display".

Harold Kinas shows off the nativity set he made for his late wife, Bessie. It and other creations of his are ondisplay at the Ripon Public Library.

Wood figurines were hand-carved by Harold Kinas.

In fact, she’d show it off to family and friends every Christmas, without fail.“[Even] when she had dementia, she was at Prairie Place last year at Christmas, [the nativity set]was her big thing,” Harold said. “She had to invite everybody to come on in and see these. That’s howspecial they were to her.”Time, sadly, proved stronger than even the love forged over a 70-year marriage. And when Bessiepassed in October, Harold worried about seeing the set daily without his wife beside him.But he couldn’t bear not setting the nativity scene up either — which is why it’s now at Ripon PublicLibrary, where the whole community can gather to see his craftsmanship." Article by Ian Stepelton

Read the full story in the Dec. 26, 2019 edition of the Ripon Commonwealth Press. www.riponpress.com

"When Harold Kinas retired, he needed something to do. A wordworker by hobby through his life, Harold took up figurine carving.Whether carving an animal, Santa Claus or something else, wood blocks melted away in Harold’s fingers. Many were amazed by his work; none were more proud of what he created than Harold’s wife, Bessie.And Bessie’s prize possession? A nativity set Harold carved, painstakingly, over the course of years.

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Friendship Cane for 2020 ShowOur Friendship Cane blocks are ready for you to pick up for carving and woodburning!

This is a BIG fundraiser for our club with lots of Show attendees buying tickets for this prize.Our goal is to create two canes which means we need 30-40 finished blocks; the more the merrier.

Each year club members, who are able, pick up a rectangular basswood block (there is no fee or charge for the block). The block is carved or woodburned and returned by the March meeting. The blocks are then assembled onto a dowel to make a Friendship Cane which is raffled off at our Annual Show Bucket Raffle. There are three types of blocks. Most of the blocks are 2" x 2" x 4" or 6", and these make up the bulk of the carvings. Each cane (Our goal is at least two) has a single holed 2" x 2" x 6" base (which is typically woodturned), and a similar top.

To spur your imagination one cane will have a theme: The 2020 theme is: "Animal Crackers".The other Cane is "Carver's Choice". Any design in good taste is welcome to produce an eclectic potpourri of art.

Animal Crackers Theme Ideas:

Circus Animals: Lions, Tigers, Bears, Oh My! Elephants, Performing Seals, Gorillas, Monkeys, Apes.

Domestic Animals e.g. Labrador Retrievers, Saint Bernards, German Shepherds, Collies, Bulldogs, BeaglesCalico Cats, Persian Cats, Siamese Cats, Manx, Tabby, Guinea Pig, Rabbit, racing pigeons, gerbils, goldfish, cattle, oxen, horses, donkeys, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, camels, alpaca, llamas

Game Animals: White Tailed Deer, Pheasant, Muskie, Squirrel, Quail, Turkey, Geese, Ducks, Elk, Bear, Moose

Cartoon Animals: Snoopy, Deputy Dawg, Top Cat, Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, Woody Woodpecker, Crusader Rabbit, Chilly Willy, Foghorn Leghorn, Wiley Coyote, Daffy Duck, Rocky & Bullwinkle J. Moose, Ruff & Reddy, Manfred the Wonder Dog, Quick Draw McGraw, David & Goliath, Underdog, Dumbo, Magilla Gorilla, Porky Pig, Yogi Bear, Felix the Cat, Pogo, Krazy Kat, Mighty Mouse, Huckleberry Hound, The Three Mouseketeers

Wild Animals: Seahorses, Vultures, Narwhale, Pteradactyl, Octopus, Bison, Pelicans, Starfish, Zebra, Squid, Penguins, Wolverines, Bobcats, Wolves, Bats, Wasps, Dragonflies, Beaver, Alligators, Rhinoceros, Fireflies

Movie Animals: Lassie, Rin Tin Tin, Flipper, Silver, Jimminy Cricket, Three Little Pigs, Pink Panther, Old Yeller, Jaws, Black Stallion, Balto, Toto, My Friend Flicka, Asta, Godzilla, King Kong, Trigger, Little Rascal's Pete

Fairy Tales, Legends & Fables: The Fox & the Grapes, The Ugly Duckling, The Fox & the Crow, The Three Bears, Loch Ness Monster, Big Foot, Babe the Blue Ox, Brer Rabbit, Mother Goose, The Stork who delviers babies, Tortoise & the Hare, Big Bad Wolf, Chinese Dragon, Unicorn, Sea Serpents, The Ant & the Grasshopper

Poetic, Literary & Nursery Rhyme Animals: Poe's Raven, Chesire Cat, Mary had a Little Lamb, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Three Little Mittenless Kittens, Black Cat (Fireworks, Good or Bad Luck, Halloween witch's), Mr. Ed, Freddy the Pig, Peter Rabbit, Granny Fox, The Itsy, Bitsy Spider, Uncle Wiggly Longears, Little Red Hen, Winnie the Pooh, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, Moby Dick, Willy, Mrs. Tiggy Winkle, White Fang, Mr. Toad, Black Beauty, Rascal

Advertising Animals: Hamm's Bear, Strongheart, Sinclair Dinosaur, Elsie the Cow, Bucky Badger, Smokey Bear

and who could forget that infamous movie by the Marx Brothers "Animal Crackers." So any Marx Brother related carvings/burnings fit our theme as well e.g. that famous African explorer Captain Spaulding (Groucho), whose character mentions monkeys, weasels, chimpanzee, eagle, sparrow, jackass, goat, donkey, cheetah, mosquito, elephant in pajamas, etc.

What is your Animal Cracker choice? Common or obscure are all fair game!!!

Note: The Chippers Club Library has "Carving a Friendship Cane with Tom Wolfe & Friends"

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Carving the Rose By John Hagensick

Chip Carving, By Wayne BartonChipping Away ~ An Introduction to Chip Carving By Dennis & Todd Moor

A Woodcarvers Workbook Carving Animals by: Mary Duke Guldan

Carving Duck Decoys by Harry Shourds & Anthony HillmanCarving Miniature Duck Decoys, By Anthony HillmanReference Guide: Waterfowl by Dan WilliamsReference Guide: Waterfowl II by Scott Nielsen

How to Create Water and Ice and Other Good “Stuff” by Larry Goldman

Woodcarving Illustrated By Roger Schroeder & Paul McCarthyBird Behavior by: Robert BurtonCarving Birds & Beasts By Woodcarving MagazineWildfowl Carving, Reference Guide: Songbirds I, By Steve Maslowski

New Books in the Club Library!Look for new books donated by Ray Pokrandt in our Club Library. Club librarians John & Jim Gohine have been busy cataloging the additions. Here are the new additions:

Need a Dust Collector for Power Carving? What are Your Options?One option is to buy one. Here are some portable collectors recently culled from advertisements and the internet.

Razaire 530 by Razertip Dimensions: 11"x11"x6" (wxhxd) + 8" Shield 530 cfm 9.5 lb Hummul = $360 Chipping Away $339

Tornado 1000 by SMC Enterprises 17"x17"x10" + 8" Shield 1000 cfm Hummul=$449 Chipping Away$374+$35 shipping) Mountain Woodcarvers $469

Portable Dust Collector DC725 by PSI Woodworking 24"x8.5"x10.5" (wxhxd) 27 lb. 725 cfm Hummul=$200 Amazon $215

DustDriver Dustbox Kit (You build) 900 cfm Sugarpine Woodcarving = $225

OR --------------------------> ------------------------->> ----------------------------------------------------->>>

Razaire 530 Tornado 1000 DC725 Dustbox $340-$360 $374-$469 $215-$220 $225 + SHIPPING

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Make A Portable Downdraft Dust Collector for ~$75!

This downdraft design modified with a few improvements (toggle on/off switch; hand hold in end, and a more centered opening) can be made for under $100 using a 198 cfm fan which directs the dust chips downward into a collection bag. The collector is typically clamped to a workbench for use. Dust collectors are required for using rotary power tools like Dremels in classes or workshops.

ARE YOU INTERESTED? The Oshkosh Senior Center can put on a class on a Friday to assemble the collector. The mechanical parts would cost about $50 if there were at least 6 participants to share shipping costs plus a $25 OSC fee which would include the wood for an estimated total of about $75. Add your own collector bag (many use an old pillow case, and finish the wood with paint, shellac or your own finish, and you're done. Sign up sheet at meeting. People who sign up would be polled for best work date.

GREG WIRTZ CLASSGreg will hold a class at Lakeland University on January 17, 18, and 19. Cost of the class is $150 which includes the wood. Contact Jim Rooker of the Kettle Karvers at 920-918-8512.

Josh Guge Class

4 day Snowy Owl (1/3 scale) $320Jan 24, 2020 - Jan 27, 2020 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMElgin, IL

4 day Carving/Painting Snowy Owl (1/3 scale)Class fee is $320 for the 4 days. The supply fee TBA , paid at the class.The deposit amount to reserve your spot for this class is $160. Please send in the deposit as soon as possible. The balance of $160 is due at the class.

https://gugeinstitute.com/events/4-day-snowy-owl-1-3-scale-320/

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After all that food, time for a ittle Chit Chat.

What are all those folks (L) looking at?

Turn the page and find out....

December Club Report

December 8th Club Christmas & Holiday Potluck

The December potluck was well attended with 41 people and guests. There was lots of delicious food: ham, bacon wrapped sausages, meatballs, casseroles, German potato salad, pasta salad, deviled eggs, two kinds of baked beans, vegetable trays, cake, cookies, kolaches, brownies, pastries, jello and whipped cream desserts, and a multitude of other side dishes, appetizers, and desserts plus juice, coffee, tea, soda. Yum yum!

John Henry had basswood for relief carving, pyrography, anmals, songbirds and more!

Many tools, books and project pieces donated by carver Ray Pokrandt found good homes at very reasonable prices.Other club members including Jerry Lindow & Chris Rigotti had used tools for sale too.!

Tim Gosz said grace before the banquet.

There was plenty for seconds and more.

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Betsy Popp brought several raptor carvings. Clockwise from Betsy: Sharp-Shinned Hawk, Boreal Owl (I think), Harris's Hawk & two Pygmy Owls. The Harris's Hawk was carved at Krausman's. The Pygmy Owls exemplify the subject for Betsy's upcoming class. Betsy noted that for mounting large birds designing detactable legs using brass tube body inserts and leg rods make for easy packing for transport. The lichen on the Pygmy Owl branch was made using Quik Wood. Another suggestion was to drill holes in the base and fill with BBs to add stability to the art.

Here is another Betsy Popp songbird carving. Note the realistic leaves.

Show 'N Tell & the December Potluck. December 8th Christmas & Holiday Potluck continued

Besides the banquet and seconds, and, in some cases, thirds (especially on the desserts), there was plenty of good cheer and conversation, jokes, plans for the holidays and the New Year, and .... Show 'N Tell.

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Paul Wolters showed his work in progress of a relief carving from a photograph.

Irene Petrik burned and painted a lovely mistletoe ornament on a small bark round and used a microwave drying technique.

Dick Turner carved a nice half sized snowy owl on a stump for his granddaughter & a half sized peregine falcon for his grandson.

Show 'N Tell & the December Potluck. December 8th Christmas & Holiday Potluck continued

Gene Bengel brought an example of a Friendship cane that his wife won at the Kettle Karvers Show. Paul Wolters also showed a Friendship Cane donated by Ron Wisneiwski's wife LaVerne which will be placed in the Raffle for our Club's 2020 show. Ron, who passed away last fall, won his cane at a past Chippers Show.Gene showed a dock hand caricature based on a Dylan Goodson roughout. The roped pillars were very frustrating and finally Gene opted for a twine shortcut. Farmboy Gene also carved a chick with his Kildeer.

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********************************************************************************************* The Mid-Wis-Chippers Club website has current information, forms, articles, and

photographs from club events and meetings. Go to: https://midwisconsinchippers.weebly.com ****************************************************************************

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You may register for the Betsy Popp, Jan Jensen, and Rich Wetherbee classes at the meeting.

The 46th Annual Artistry in Wood Mid-Wisconsin ChippersWoodcarving Show, Sale & Competition

Progress Report

40 Tables Registered. Novice to Master Carvers including at least a dozen Master Carvers, a Fond du Lac Senior Center club table & Uncle Al's Basswood. Last year at this time, we had 40 tables signed up and we sold out of tables for the Show, so don't wait.

Presentations, Exhibitions, & Special FeaturesLive Falcon and History of Falconry presentation by Frank Ujazdowski, Falconer.How to Start Woodcarving - John Newman & Cedric RichesonPyrography - William TuchschererAlso, the Basket Weavers will be back and doubtlessly will have a demonstration at their Table.Tool Sharpening by Denny Neubauer.

Bucket Raffle Prize Collection has Begun!!!The Club needs you to Make, Donate or Obtain Items for our Big Show Fund Raiser - The Bucket Raffle. Woodcarving related items are highly desired, but other interesting and fun treasures are valued too. The variety makes it a fun time for everyone at our show. Don't wait, put your thinking caps on now. In the past there have been items as varied as bird carvings, woodcarving books, sharpening strops, bench hooks, wine, wood cars, a chainsawed raccoon, handmade baskets, coin collection, Packer football, gift baskets, used tool sets, carving knives, hobby horse, birdhouse, pyrographic art, study casts, airbrush set, woodburned trivet, and much more.See Paul Wolters or Cedric Richeson for questions or donations.

The Annual Kruegers Hardware Carving DayThis annual club event will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Kruegers True Value Hardware Store, 999 Winneconne Avenue, Neenah, Wisconsin.

Each year our club gathers at Kruegers Hardware for a "Carving Day". Kruegers typically sets up cafeteria style tables and club members work on their carvings, display their art and answer questions from Krueger customers about carving. This is a way to promote our club and carving to the public. There are no club sales of tools. It is a low key, fun time for all involved. During the year, Kruegers also sets up a table or two on Wednesday afternoons for carvers to work and have the fun of talking about carving to the occasionally surprized customers. On the Annual Day in March, Krueger provides a submarine sandwich lunch and sometimes they advertise the carving event. Sign up for this event at the January & February club meetings. Kruegers will need a head count for table set up and food. There are typically ten tables or so set up with many Chippers taking part in this event.

Thanks to Paul Wolters for setting up this year's event with Kruegers Hardware.

Woodcarving & Woodburning ClassesBetsy Popp Class - Pygmy Owl

A six day class on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for two consecutive weeks. March 5, 6, 7 & 12, 13, 14, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with time off for lunch.

The class cost will be $150 + $30 for supplies ($90 at registration and balance by February 15th; supply fee is paid to teacher on first class day). Students need to provide their own base on which to mount the branch and owl. Supply Fee includes: tupelo cutout, pattern, 10 mm eyes, brass tubing for branch, reference photos, pattern packet and paint. The Club offers a $25 scholarship rebate to each Chipper club member in good standing who attends the course.

The class size - minimum is 10 and maximum is 15. Students will carve a Pygmy Owl. Bring your own lunch. Carving classes will be held at St. Marks Lutheran Church, 140 S. Green Bay Road, Neenah, Wisconsin. Skill level is intermediate, but instructor will work with any student no matter the level. Power carving is advised; students will need a dust collector. Students may carve with hand tools alone, but may find it hard to keep up. Students should bring their regular carving tools/bits/wood burner/paint brushes/Quick Wood/ Torch and Solder or 5 Minute Epoxy; dust collector required. Registration form attached for Popp - Pygmy Owl Class. Deadline for registration is February 10, 2020.

Birch Art Gallery & Classes - Open CarvingChippers club member Barb Schneider, an art teacher with over 30 years experience, has an art gallery at 1677 Oregon Street in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Now and through the winter, several carvers are taking advantage of her classroom space to work on their projects on Thursday and Friday afternoons from Noon until 4 p.m. for a daily fee of $5. If you would like to join them, drop in on those days. Note: power carvers need a dust collector.

Apart from these workshop hours, the Birch Art Gallery and class hours are seasonal & start again in April. The gallery includes several original carvings by club members which are sold on consignment. For more information contact Barb at (920) 479-6011 or at lavenderlane145@gmail.com

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Jan Jensen 3 Day Chip Carving Class Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 28-30, 2020

$100 for 3 full days plus material cost.

Old World Chip Carving for the beginner and more experienced carver. Learn to do it with 3 easy cuts! Glue the pattern on without having to do any drawing and start carving right away! First, do a practice piece to learn the technique of Old World chip carving. Students may then choose to carve a beautiful design on a single or two-deck card box, a single recipe box, a napkin holder, a picture frame, or a trivet. Jan Jensen's book, “Blue Ribbon Chip Carving” will also be available with complete instructions and many patterns. Students will need a chip carving knife, a light, and magnifying glasses (if necessary).

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Caricature Carving & Clay Sculpture ClassesBy Rich Wetherbee

Rich Wetherbee will conduct a two day class from 9-5 pm at St. Mark's Luthern Church in Neenah.

Dates: May 15 & 16, 2020, Friday & Saturday

Cost $150 plus material fee of ~$15-25.

Students may choose to either work on a caricature from a Wetherbee roughout or work on modeling a caricature using clay sculpture.

Sign up to begin at the January meeting. If you have questions, check with Gene Bengel.

Woodcarving Classes - Coming attractions!

Neubauer Sharpening Class Details are being finalized for a Denny Neubauer one day Sharpening Class. Watch for the February Newsletter for details. Sign up to begin at the February meeting.

Floyd Rhadigan Caricature Carving April 2-4, 2020Floyd, a Caricature Carvers in America member, will bring his roughouts and teach at Hummul Carving Co., 12446 W. State Rd 81, Beloit, WI. For details, contact Hummul (800) 762-0235

Hummul also has open carving workshops on Wednesday nights from 4-8 pm.

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Woodcarving & Woodburning ClassesCarving & Pyrography Classes held at the Oshkosh Senior Center (OSC)

North Building Woodshop, 200 North Campbell Road, Oshkosh, WI tel: (920) 232-5311

Keith Melzer & Dick Christensen Intermediate/Advanced - American Kestrel

This intermediate to advanced level woodcarving class will tackle carving a sparrowhawk in basswood. The finished bird will be carved, but unpainted. A separate painting class will be held after this class in April.

The American Kestrel (Falco sparverius), also known as the American Sparrowhawk, is the smallest raptor with a typical height of about 9-12 inches. A falcon, its diet consists of grasshoppers, insects, mice, lizards, and small birds such as sparrows.

Your carved kestrel will be life size and carved from basswood. This three month class is taught by two master carvers and will be valuable to expand the skills of experienced carvers. A separate class on painting the kestrel will be offered beginning in April.

The Kestrel is often used as a beginner bird in falconry. It is adept at hunting starlings and sparrows, and is known to take prey twice its size.

The 2020 46th Annual Mid-Wis. Chippers Woodcarving Show on May 3rd will feature falconer Frank Ujazdowski who will bring a live falcon, possibly an American Kestrel.

Thursdays, January 9th to March 26, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.The class size will be a minimum of 5; maximum of 14. Cost - $55 Oshkosh Resident / $60 Nonresident Registration is open; registration closes when class is full or January 3rd (Try on Monday there might be a spot open.).

What a bargain! A 10 day class for carving and painting a kestrel at Krausman's costs $1400 plus a kit fee.Here you get TWO instructors for 12 half day classes for only 55 bucks. And I bet if you add in the painting class that follows it will still be much less than a tenth the cost! And no lodging costs either.

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Carving & Pyrography Classes held at the Oshkosh Senior Center (OSC)North Building Woodshop, 200 North Campbell Road, Oshkosh, WI tel: (920) 232-5311

Mike Rammer, Steve Binder & Gene Bengel -

Beginner Carving - American Avocet ShorebirdThis class will introduce carving including power carving to shape a shorebird. The focus will be on learning how to carve using a step by step process. Students may use hand tools or a Dremel or similar rotary carving tool. The class will run for two months - February & March. A separate painting class will be offered in April. Students power carving will need to use a dust collector. Some tools may be available to beginners at OSC.

February 3 - March 23from 12:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.The class size will be a minimum of 5 and maximum of 14.

Cost $45 for residents and $50 for non-residents.Registration open; register by January 30th.

Dick Krummick & Cedric Richeson Look Squirrel! - Woodburning "Focus on Fur"

Woodburn a squirrel on a stump. Class includes pattern and an 8" x 10" birch plywood plaque. By popular demand, students may use, student provided, bark on basswood. To accomodate burning on barked wood, this class will be held in the Campbell Room (near the woodshop in the same North building).The focus will be on fur burning basics & textures for both short and long fur. Students will create a five level shading scale and using it with a shader nib to create tonal variation. This project burns the darkest areas first, in a style promoted by Minisia Robinson. Wood, sanding materials, masking tape are included. Students will bring their woodburner and a shader nib (optionally, also a skew nib), tack cloth, graphite paper, a white vinyl eraser, a red or blue ink pen, and a sealant. The 2018 Pyrography Magazine is recommended, but not required, for this class (available from www.FoxChapelPublishing.com or instructor).

Cost includes 8" x 10" baltic birch plywood. A limited number of woodburners are available at the Oshkosh Senior Center. Ask to reserve one if you do not have your own. This class is good for beginner and intermediate level pyrographers.

Thursdays, January 9 - 30, 2019 from 12:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The class size will be a minimum of 5; maximum of 14. Cost - $25 Oshkosh Resident / $30 Nonresident Registration open.

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Roadtrip Woodcarving & Woodburning Retreats & Workshops

Fred Livesay

Hooked on Spoons

Advanced

Gretna Wood Carver's Retreat, February 6, 7, 8, and 9, 2020 (Thursday through Sunday). Eastern Nebraska 4H Center, Gretna, Nebraska. Classes, demos, wood vendor, open carving, carving tool swap. Sign In: 9:00 a.m. Thursday, February 7th. Instructors for 2020: Ken Armsbury & Norm Minske (cottonwood bark houses); Linda Langenberg (Santa bark carving); Marty Dolpens (Patriot); Roger Nadrchal (buffalo carving); Dale Boyer (decorative spoon); Gregg Thompson (caricatures); Deb Russell (chip carving in the round), Traci Bates (Diamond Painting), PJ Driscoll (Cigar Store Indian caricature). http://gretnawoodcarversretreat.com

Have you gone to Woodcarving Retreat or Annual Workshop? Let us know about your experience.

Drinking Cup & Spoon Carving at the Vesterheim Museum - Decorah, IowaAll classes are at the Vesterheim for 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.2020 Classes Registration open. Beginning Kuksa Carving - Traditional Scandanavian Drinking Cup March 12-14, 2020; Instructor Alexander YerksCost: $205 members/$255 nonmembers + $25 material feeTools needed Carving axe; hook tool; sloyd knife

Beginning Intermediate & Advanced Alexander Yerts

Intermediate/Advanced Kuksa Carving with Alexander YertsMarch 16-18, 2020 Cost: $205/$255 + material fee

Hooked On Spoons - Carving in the Scandanavian TraditionMarch 19-21; Instructor: Fred Livesay Cost: $205/$255 + $30 material fee

Advanced Spoon Carving with Livesay & YertsMarch 26-29, 2020 Cost: $270/$320 + $40 material fee

For more information:https://folkartschool.vesterheim.org/classes/woodworking

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Roadtrip Woodcarving Retreats, Workshops & SeminarsKrausman's Wildlife Reference Photos & Woodcarving Studio, 1750 Co. Hwy 557, Gwinn, MI Krausman's Woodcarving Studio 2020 Seminar Schedule is now out! See link!

Keith Mueller: Realistic 1/3 size Bald Eagle May 30-June 8; $1395 + $475 kit fee.The Art of Inserting Carved Feathers or Sleeping Drake Ring-Necked Duck DecoyJune 10-12; $450 + kit fee.Contemporary Cackling Goose or a Brant Decoy June 14-19; $895 + $325 kit fee

Gary Eichenberger: Life size Brown Thrasher August 16-25; $1395 + kit fee

Pat Godin: Painting the Wood Duck Drake August 29 - September 5; $1195 + $175 kit fee + $75 casting

Al Jordan: Carve & Paint a Life Size American Kestrel September 11-20; $1395 + Kit Fee

Carv-Fest 2020 - Typically early August 2020. Annual Minnesota Carving Festival at Alexander Park - Ice Arena, 1816 NW 2nd Avenue, Faribault, Minnesota. About 48 workshops over 3 days; Instructors from many states. Classes typically $55 each. Details and registration information: see carv-fest.com

The 24th Annual Musky Area Wood Carvers Workshop will be held August 11 - 14, 2020 in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin. For info contact muskycarvers@moscin.ski or See details on the website. http://www.muskyareawoodcarvers.com

Buckeye Woodcarvers Roundup - July 22-25, 2020. 9 am -5 pm, Wednesday - Saturday. Poor Farmers Campground, 7211 Lost Creek - Shelby Road, Fletcher, Ohio 45326, Learn to carve with instructors wich include CCA members. National, and World champions. Sharing Ideas & techniques is the main focus of a roundup and structured for beginners as well as experienced carvers. First come workshops daily. Join any workshop on any day; no sign up. No cost for workshop except supply fees. Volunteer instructors. https://buckeyewoodcarversroundup.webs.com

The Doane Experience - July 19, 2020 through July 25, 2020. Doane University, 1014 Boswell Ave., Crete, NE. "To promote and continue the art of woodcarving," this 44th annual week of woodcarving is sponsored by the Mid-America Woodcarvers Association. Many classes, each a week long, are offered in areas such as architectual carving, bark carving, intaglio relief, antler carving, gunstock carving, bird carving, caricatures, chip carving, decorative gourds, swedish flat plane carving and more.http://www.thedoaneexperience.com

International Woodcarvers Congress - June 13, 2020 through June 21, 2020. Jackson County Fairgrounds, 1212 E. Quarry St., Maquoketa, IA 52060. The 53rd annual event; the oldest competitively judged, woodcarving art show in the USA with 116 categories judged. The week long Congress also has 1, 2, 3, and 5 day seminars & classes, and an Awards Banquet. The one day class is $53, 2 day - $106; 3 day - $159; and 5 day - $265 plus materials costs for members. Membership fee is $20 per calendar year.http://www.awcltd.org/congress.html

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Places to Go Carving: Appleton, Berlin, Fond du Lac , Neenah, Oshkosh, Green Bay, Princeton, Waupaca, Wausau

Thompson Center on Lourdes (TCoL), at St. Bernadette Center, 2331 E. Lourdes Drive, Appleton, WI Room 209 at South Building (St. Bernadette School), (door by elevator). Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to noon - Cost: $2 daily fee. All ages.

New carvers are welcome! We typically have ~ 12-17 carvers each Friday.

Berlin Senior Center, 142 Water St., Berlin, WI 54923 (920) 361-5422Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. to Noon - Cost: Free.

Generally we have about 6-8 people for woodcarving.

Fond du Lac Senior Center Woodcarving Club, 151 East 1st Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935 tel: (920)322-3630, Mondays, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Yearly membership (age 50+) is $10. New members always welcome. We typically have 10-12 people meet for carving. Carve wood have fun.

ADRC Woodcarvers Group (Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County) 300 S. Adams Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin, Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Cost $2/dayBring hand tools (no power allowed), wood & project e.g. caricature, chip carving, bark, fish, animals, holiday, etc. No classes, but experienced carvers will help re: tools, sharpening, painting, etc.

Kruegers True Value Hardware, 999 Winneconne Avenue, Neenah, WIWednesdays, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. - Cost: Free. All ages welcome.

It is always fun to spend the day with fellow carvers and promote our club and the art of carving with all the people who walk through and ask questions.

Birch Art Gallery & Classes, 1677 Oregon Street, Oshkosh, Wisconsin (920) 479-6011Thursdays & Fridays: Noon-4 p.m $5 daily fee.

Oshkosh Seniors Center (OSC), North Building Woodshop, tel: (920) 232-5311200 North Campbell Road, Oshkosh, Wisconsin Tuesdays & Fridays: Noon - 2:30 p.m., Wednesdays: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Classes on Monday & Thursday.

Daily Fee for Woodshop open hours: $1.50 residents, $2.25 non-residents. The OSC Woodshop has a fully equipped woodshop. See supervisor for training.

Princeton Carvers, American Legion, 853 W. Main Street, Princeton, WITuesdays, 8-11 a.m. - Cost: $2 daily donation to the Legion.An informal group of 4-6 people meet Tuesdays to carve and woodburn. New carvers welcome.

Waupaca Senior Center , 407 School Street, Waupaca, WI (715) 258-4437Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Enter at School Street entrance.Yearly membership (age 55+) is $15 -$20 depending on residence. Waupaca Woodcarving Club plus Senior Center carvers, typically 20-25 people meet.

Wausau Woodcarvers, Craft Room at Forest Park Village, 2901 N. 7th St., Wausau, WITuesdays 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contact Cheryl Ruplinger at cherriruplinger@gmail.com

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Woodcarving Annual Show Calendar2020 Southwest Florida Woodcarvers, Inc. Wood Art Exposition & CompetitionCharlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950Friday & Saturday, January 10th & 12th, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission: $7 (1 day) $10 (2 days)https://flwoodartexpo.com

City of Yuma Woodcarving ExpoYuma Readiness & Community Center, 6550 E. 24th Street, Yuma, ArizonaJanuary 17-18, 2020, 9am - 3pm Friday & Saturday $2 Admission, Kids 12 & under freeExhibits, demonstrations, raffles, vendors, gourd art supplies.www.yumaaz.gov (928) 373-5200

The Woodworking Show Milwaukee (Trade Show)Milwaukee County Sports Complex, 6000 West Ryan Road, Franklin, WIFebruary 21-23, 2020 12-6 (Fri) 10-6 (Sat) 10-3 (Sun) Admission $14 (for all 3 days) Under 15 free Open to Public. About 50 vendors. Typical attendance ~7,000.International Woodworking Trade Exhibition for veneers, carving tools and machinery, dovetail jigs, shop safety, dust collection, measuring devices, anything related to woodworking or DIY. Tools, adhesives, exotic woods, stationary machinery, dowels, legs, shop equipment, time savers, measuring devices, finishing tools and products, cabinet tools and hardware, turning tools and supplies, etc. http://www.thewoodworkingshows.com/buy-tickets.html

38th Annual Northeast Wisconsin Woodworkers Guild (NEWWG) Spring ShowGreen Bay Southwest High School, 1331 Packerland Drive, Just South of W. Mason StreetMarch 21-22, 2020 (9:30-5pm Saturday; 9:30-4pm Sunday) Free Admission; Free ParkingDemonstrations, Raffle, Food, Carvings, Scrollsaw, etc.More info: https://newwg.org/newsletters/

The 30th Kettle Karvers Klub Artistry in Wood Woodcarving and Wood Sculpture ShowSaturday, April 25, 2020, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Lakers Ice Center, 1202 South Wildwood Avenue, Sheboygan, WI Demonstrations, Judged Competition, Vendors, Foodwww.kettlekarvers.org

10th Annual Oshkosh Bird Fest Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Menominee Park, Shelters 1 & 2, Oshkosh, Wisconsin 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.For more event information check the Bird Fest website: http://www.oshkoshbirdfest.com

The 46th Annual Mid-Wisconsin Chippers Woodcarving Show, Competition & SaleThe Oldest Annual Woodcarving Show in the State of Wisconsin.

Sunday, May 3, 2020, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Oshkosh Convention Center, 2 North Main St., Oshkosh, WI between the Leach Amphitheater & the Best Western Premier Waterfront Hotel. Featuring a Falconry Presentation by Frank Ujazdowski with a live bird falcon.

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MID-WISCONSIN CHIPPERS REGISTRATION FORM

RICH WETHERBEE WOODCARVING OR CLAY SCULPTURE CLASS

Wetherbee is a founding member of the Caricature Carvers of America and has taught many classes across the country. Inspired by his father's carving experience, Rich, operates a sculpture company, Wetherbee Studio, that reproduces and distributes his work nationwide. Typically his art makes you look at the humorous side of life, though he has more serious roughouts as well. Classes are open to any level of experience. His work can be seen on the CCA website. Minimum eight (8), maximum twelve (12).

Date: May 15 and 16, 2020, Friday & Saturday

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Place: St. Marks Lutheran Church140 S. Green Bay RoadNeenah, Wisconsin

Cost: $150.00 (plus roughout which ranges in price from $15.00 to $25.00)Meals are not included.

What to Bring: Knife & any of your favorite hand tools. If you have questions, contact Gene Bengel.

Name (please print______________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________

City / State / Zip: _______________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________________________________________________

E-Mail: _______________________________________________________________

Payment due at time of registration. Note: Wetherbee Class on check.

Make checks payable to: Mid-Wisconsin ChippersMail completed form & payment to:

Bill Tuchscherer714 Coolidge StreetNeenah, WI 54956

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Registration Form for Betsy Popp - Pygmy Owl ClassA six day class - Thursday, Friday, Saturday for two consecutive weeks. Maximum - 15 students

Dates: March 5, 6, 7, & 12, 13, 14, 2020

Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where: St. Marks Lutheran Church 140 S. Green Bay Rd. Neenah, WI

Cost: $150.00 + Supply Fee

Supply Fee: $30 paid to instructor at class

Students need to provide their own base on which to mount the branch and owl. Supply Fee includes: tupelo cutout, pattern, 10 mm eyes, brass tubing for branch, reference photos, pattern packet and paint.

Students should bring a lunch.

Skill level is intermediate, but instructor will work with any student no matter the level. Power carving is advised; students will need a dust collector. Students may carve with hand tools alone, but may find it hard to keep up. Students should bring their regular carving tools/bits/wood burner/paint brushes/Quick Wood/ Torch and Solder or 5 Minute Epoxy; dust collector required.

Name:      (please print)Address:

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E-mail:      Payment of $150.00 ($90 at time of registration), balance by February 15th. Registration Deadline February 10, 2020.************************************************************************Make check payable to: MID WIS. Chippers. On check note: "Popp Owl"************************************************************************Mail to: Bill Tuchscherer 714 Coolidge St. Neenah, W I. 54956

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Jan Jenson Old World Chip Carving ClassRegistration Form

Instructor: Jan JensonDate: May 28, 29 & 30, 2020Time: Thursday 11-6 pm; Friday & Saturday 8am-5 pmLocation: St. Marks Lutheran Church, 140 S. Green Bay Road, Neenah, WisconsinSkill Level: Beginners to Advanced. Maximum 12 students.

Cost: $100 plus project material ($10-$45)($50 deposit; balance by April 5th Club Meeting; pay for project materials at 1st class )

Learn how to chip carve or improve your skills with Jan Jenson award winning chip carver and author of Blue Ribbon Chip Carving Old World Style.

Chip carving, or kerbschnitt in German, is a style of carving in which knives are used to remove small chips of the material from a flat surface in a single piece. The faceted surfaces created caught the light to give a glinting appearance.

This is a three-day workshop with Jan Jenson. Class cost includes practice board. Available projects include: One or two deck card box; napkin holder; picture frame; trivet; singlerecipe box. Jan Jenson's Book "Blue Ribbon Chip Carving"will also be availablewith complete instructions and many patterns.

Students will need a chip carving knife, a light, and optionally bench hook, carving glove and magnifying glasses. Chip carving knives will be available for $22-$38.

With just a few basic cuts and a chip carving knife you can learn the art.******************************************************************Name:(please print)

Address:

Phone:

E-mail:

Deposit due at time of registration. $50.00 Deposit; Balance by the April Meeting (April 7th)*****************************************************************************Make check payable to: MID WIS. Chippers. On check note: "Jenson Chip Carving"*****************************************************************************Mail to: Bill Tuchscherer714 Coolidge St.Neenah, W I. 54956

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