[Woodcarver] Question 1, Question 2, Question 3

[Ralph Scheffler]

Hi Paul -
    Read your about your carving experiences with Georg in Frankenmuth, MI and was wondering what years you worked in his classes?  I was in his class back in 1983-84.  I was the H.S. Principal in Millington and Frankenmuth and ended my career in Caro, Mi. in 1985.  I also repeat your words about how great a teacher Georg was and I still have his books and carving tools that I purchased in the early 1980's.  

Ralph Scheffler
Palm Desert, CA
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  From: Paul B McCain 
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  Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 8:51 AM
  Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] Question 1, Question 2, Question 3


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  My learning resources involved a variety of things.  As a boy I tried to learn to whittle with my pocket knife on various small tree branches.  I also tried to imitate my brother-in-law an innately gifted man who worked on the railroad but also drew, sculpted from clay, and could whittle just about anything with his several pocket knives.  I still have some of his productions.

  Later, while in ministry in Pensacola, Florida I got the urge again and bought some carving books from Dover a set of tools from Sears (mistake!) and tried my hand at some relief work.  I did an own and a couple of other creatures that my family admired (the boys were really young!).  After my ministry of teaching and being a principal of our Lutheran School in Pensacola I entered Seminary at age 50 and the carving urge was put on hold.  I finally ended up in Saginaw, Michigan and got started again...first with a Wednesday morning group of carvers...was introduced to some decent knives and basswood and did the traditional boot and hound dog.  Then I took the plunge and went to George Keilhofer in Frankenmuth, MI....a super, master carver and wonderful gentleman and took two of his relief classes.  I was signed up for a third but the Lord called George home to heaven, relieving him of his cancer suffering and I lost as good friend and teacher.
  I did acquire quite a good set of tools from George and have continued to pursue what I learned from him.
  Recent teachers have been mainly from local men who invite you to carve with them and then last June the great Carver's Roundup in Evart, MI.  So much for a long answer to question 1. I consider myself a beginner still and hope to move ahead a bit.

  Books...especially the step-by-step kind such as George's and other projects have been a great source of learning.  Someday I hope to finish something that more closely resembles the book project. :)

  I am now 70. retired from Pastoral ministry and enjoying making at least a few chips almost every day
  My sermons didn't usually get this long!:)

  Blessings to all..................Paul McCain......Saginaw, Michigan. 



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