[Woodcarver] Marnies Benefit

[sally nye]

David and I pulled into our little lane about 12:30 last night (am).  
What can I say???  The Whillock Festival was a huge success.  We had 
the honor of meeting Ivan and his wonderful, talented family.  It was 
so nice to witness a "functional" family combining their energies and 
talents to put this event together for all of us to enjoy.  After 
working all day, the Whillocks (and friends) entertained us in the 
evening with their "GREAT" music.

Marnie is a real trooper to hang in there like she did.  She put in 
some very long hours and her spirit is unwavering.  You can't help but 
love her and want to support her cause.  But that is what we folks do 
best.

We got to meet many folks from the list that we've corresponded with 
but now they have a face.  Also got to visit Ivan's and Marv's studio's 
and bask in the aura of their creative space.  We had the privilege of 
visiting church where "the Crucifix" is installed.  It was truly 
humbling to see it first hand in all of it's power.  I can only imagine 
the emotion that comes through when Ivan was creating it and bringing 
it through to completion.  The power was there...a silence fell over 
us.

To be a part of the Whillock Festival was an honor and a privilege for 
us.  It was a small way for us to say "thank you" for all that Ivan has 
generously given to us through the carving community.  His advice on 
carving know how, creating, marketing, writing skills,  insurance...the 
list goes on and on.

Thank you Ivan and family.  We hope this is the beginning of more 
"Festivals" to come.
Sally and David
http://www.fancarversworld.com

On Aug 25, 2004, at 8:50 AM, Ivan Whillock Studio wrote:

  While the Whillock Festival was planned before Marnie's diagnosis, it 
still
was great to have the donated carvings on display at the Festival.  It 
was a
mini "international" show all by itself, with a wide range of art work 
from
members of the lists, friends, and various clubs.  One hated the "break 
up
the set" because not only did it show the wide range of talent among our
carving friends, but it showed their deep kindness as well.

The Whillock family could write a thank you message every day and it 
still
would not be enough.

Ivan Whillock Studio
122 NE 1st Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
Visit my website at
  http://www.whillock.com
Visit my Picturetrail album at
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=ivancarve