[Woodcarver] Why do you attend shows?... with permission

Bill Judt bjudt at sasktel.net
Tue Mar 9 23:20:50 EST 2004


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Bill
List Owner

W.F. Judt,
46 Harvard Cres,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,
S7H3R1
PH: 306-373-6649
Email: bjudt at sasktel.net
Website: http://www.wwwoodcarver.com


Begin forwarded message:

Hey Everyone!

We (the Whillock family) are planning a woodcarving festival here in
Faribault, MN in late August.  I would like to create an event that is
fun, educational and very affordable.  We want to celebrate woodcarving
and make sure everyone who comes leaves with something (or less if
you’re selling :-)  ).  So - I would like to ask you all some questions!
Please send the answers to me privately: marn at marniewhillock.com

1.  Why do you attend carving events?  Please list the first things that
come to your mind.


2.  Which statement is more applicable to you:
    A.  I would send my carvings for display even if there was no judging
or prizes.
    B.  I would only send my carvings for display if there was a chance I
would win from being judged.
    C.  I would send my carvings for display but I’d like to benefit –
even if it’s not being judged.
     D.  Comments:

3.  Which statement is more applicable to you:
     A.  I prefer to display my carvings if there is judging.
     B.  I prefer to display my carvings if there is no judging.
     C.  Comments:

4.  Which prizes attract you most - merchandise, ribbons, money, all, it
doesn’t matter?

5.  Please rate the following in importance from 1-5 (5 being the most
important)
     A.  Looking at the carvings
     B.  Buy supplies from vendors
     C.  Attend carving seminars
     D.  Meeting other carvers
     E.  Winning prizes.
     F.  Attending a banquet on Saturday evening.
     G.  Meeting recognizable carvers.
     H.  Selling my own carvings.
     I.  Selling my tools and supplies.
     J.  Alternative things to do – music, non-carving seminars.
     K.  Comments:

6.  What would convince you to make the trip to Faribault, MN (we are
one hour south of Minneapolis) in late August.  Please rate 1-5 (5 being
the most applicable)
     A.  I would make the trip just to be involved.
     B.  I would like to make money selling my carvings/supplies.
     C.  A “gift bag” of goodies would be enough for me to attend.
     D.  I would come if I could learn new carving techniques.
     E.  I would come if I had the chance to win a big prize.
     F.  I would come if I had help with lodging arrangements.
     G.  Attending nearby attractions is important (Cabelas, Mall of
America).
     H.  Meeting recognizable woodcarvers is important.
     I.  Learning from recognizable woodcarvers is important.
     J.  Attending affordable carving seminars is important.
     K.  Attending free seminars is important.
     L.  I have a lot of old tools I don’t use – I’d come for a tool swap
meet.
     M.  I would like to obtain a carving from someone else by trading
one of mine.
     N.  Watching a carving contest is important.
     O.  Being involved in a carving contest is important.
     P.  I’d come if I could make the trip with friends.
     Q.  Nothing – Faribault is too away far for me.
     R.  Nothing – I wouldn’t travel in August.
     S.  Nothing – none of these options would entice me to attend.
     T.  Comments:

7.  Is there anything else you’d like to add?

Thank you Bill, for allowing woodcarvers to exchange ideas and support.


Thank you all so much for taking the time to read this!  I hope we can
put on an event that is fun and benefits everyone!!!  For those of you
who’d like to answer, please send to me privately:
marn at marniewhillock.com

Have a great day!

Marnie Whillock
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Carving Magazine Editor
http://www.carvingmagazine.com
Marnie Whillock Associates
http://www.marniewhillock.com



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