[Woodcarver] GOW-05

[Sylda]

Joe, are you considering any burning classes?  Sylda


On 9/27/04 2:18 PM, "Joe Dillett" <jdillett at thecarvingshop.com> wrote:

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> Hi Sally,
> 
> Thanks for the good review. It sure was fun and a great learning experience.
> The 6 tents plus the shop and garage had classes going most of the time.
> Everyone was so tired at the end of the day. Teachers and students alike.
> 
> We had 60 registered students plus 13 teaches and spouses. I was very
> pleased with the attendence except for Friday and Saturday could have been
> better. I think people stayed away because they thought they wouldn't be
> able to get into a class.
> 
> Dates for GOW 2005 are September 19th, when the carvers come in, through the
> 24. That's classes beginning on Tuesday September 20 and going through
> Saturday September 24, (5 full days of classes). This time we will publish a
> teaching schedule and take registration before hand so the carvers know they
> have a spot reserved.
> 
> The GOW board, Sandie Roosa, Bob Mau and myself have some other changes
> also. Things like a drawing and clay sculpture included in our well rounded
> carving classes.We are planning more of other crafts for non carvers. We
> have lots of planning to do but the next GOW promises to let the people know
> better what is going on when and let the instructors know who and how many
> are signed up for their classes.
> 
> Joe Dillett
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "sally nye" <sarolyn at accn.org>
> To: "[Woodcarver]" <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
> Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 12:59 PM
> Subject: [Woodcarver] GOW-04
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>> Hi all,
>> 
>> The Gathering of Woodcarvers 2004 is now history.  If you weren't there
>> you missed a great event.  As always, Joe & his team had everything
>> organized so all in attendance had a quality experience.  The weather
>> was perfect all week for an outdoor gathering.  Of course Big Dog and
>> Miss Carol were there with the store.  This year BD made sure Joe
>> didn't try to run off with Miss Carol and the store.  He's no fool.
>> Guarded Miss Carol like a hawk.
>> 
>> We got to meet our own Doris Briggs, Roy and Jamie who traveled 29
>> hours to join us from Edmonton, Canada.  Lesley Wyatt came all the way
>> from England.  Wow!!!  This is getting impressive.  And then, for an
>> encore, our own Ivan and Mary Lou graced us with a surprise visit from
>> Faribault, MN.  David and I missed the jam session but I understand it
>> was a grand event.
>> 
>> Several instructors kept 6 tents busy at all times.  I won't begin to
>> say all the names but all types of wood carving & painting was
>> represented.  We even had the President of a historical museum come
>> with old wood tools and demonstrate how to make shingles, wooden rakes
>> including the teeth for the rake, etc.  He had a shaving horse set up
>> along with a whole of tools.  Also, a blacksmith came and gave full
>> demonstrations.
>> 
>> We were so happy to be a part of the GOW and seeing all of our
>> woodcarving friends again...and meeting new.
>> 
>> I don't know the dates for next year but I know it is already being
>> planned.  I'm sure they'll be close to the same weekend so pencil it in
>> for 2005.  It is something you won't want to miss.
>> 
>> See ya
>> Sally
>> http://www.fancarversworld.com
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