[Woodcarver] Judging shows.

[Dennis Moor]

Ivan said:  Loosen it up, have fun!  For kicks, recruit  a jury of
non-carvers and see how members of the general public would rate the
carvings.  That's who you're selling to! Give the ribbons to a group of
kids and see what they would pin them on and why.  Their tastes are
uncluttered with adult expectations. Make the spouses of the carvers
into judges for one show--see what they think--don't let them pick their
spouse's work--if they can recognize it.  We know it's subjective, so go
with it!


I love that!   Thinking about using it in our 2005 Carver's Conference!


Dennis Moor of Chipping Away