[Woodcarver] North American shows (was Sally/David)

[sally nye]

Hi Mark,

Since you asked for my 2-cents worth, I would suggest:

The Woodcarvers Roundup in Evart, MI  June 15-18, 2005.  We have over 
500 attendees from all over the USA make the trek.  It is located on 
the Osceola Fairgrounds and the teachers set up in the fair buildings.  
Registration is free.  The student only pays for the wood or items 
needed to take a class.  The principle was designed for people that 
wanted to learn woodcarving WITHOUT laying out a huge investment in 
tools just to find out they didn't like it.  The event has taken on a 
life-of-its-own and other Roundups have sprouted up because of it.  It 
is a very informal setting.  There are things for non-carving spouses 
to do as well.  Evenings are filled with musical jam sessions or 
sitting around the campfire carving or whatever.

www.woodcarversroundup.com

The Woodcarvers Roundup in Evart is preceded by the Michigan Exposition 
June 11-12, 2005.  We have a Michigan Woodcarvers Association of which 
36 clubs are members.  The clubs set up tables in the fair buildings 
and show and sell their woodcarvings.  There are raffles and all sorts 
of things associated with that.  Last year, everyone was given a number 
and they had to search through all the tables to find that matching 
number.  The number was attached to a little woodcarving and that was 
their prize.  It is what we call a scavenger hunt.

www.miwca.com

Then people have to scurry to get to the International Woodcarvers 
Congress, June 23-26, 2005.  I have never been there but several people 
on this list can inform you about that.  I think it is the oldest 
running woodcarving show in the USA.  It is well attended by top end 
carvers.  I would think that would be a definite MUST-SEE if coming to 
the USA.  Again, I have never attended.  Maybe Big Dawg will speak up 
on this one.  He and Miss Carol are the MC's.

www.awcltd.org

My apologizes to those I've missed.  Please speak up and help Mark 
schedule his tour.

Hope this helps.
Sally

(btw, when "replying" to the list, it would be better to delete the 
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On Feb 20, 2005, at 8:09 PM, Genevieve and Mark wrote:
Hello Sally and David:

Thank you for your 2 cents on the 2005 Carver's Conference.  I would 
have
like to meet you while I am there.  Infact, I would like to meet as 
many of
you who subscribeto the List.  I've been told woodcarvers are the 
greatest
people with the best personalities.  Sally, can you tell me what other 
major
carving events are happening this year?  Thanks.

Mark Maynard
Managing Director/Creative Designer
Carver 1 Interior Designs and Woodworking
31 Longdenville Old Road
Chaguanas
Trinidad, W.I.
Tel: 868-693-0391
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