[Woodcarver] Fwd: 2005 CCA CarveAlong East... with permission

[Bill Judt]

Begin forwarded message:

Hi Bill,
On behalf of the Mystic Carvers Club of Mystic, CT. I
would like to ask your permission to have this
announcement posted to the List:

2005 CCA CarveAlong East
Sponsored by the Mystic Carvers Club

The Mystic Carvers Club is pleased to announce their
sponsorship of the 2005 CCA CarveAlong East, to be
held Friday evening through Monday afternoon, May 27,
28, 29 and 30  (Memorial Day weekend).  The site will
be the Alton B. Jones Annex of the University of Rhode
Island, which is located on 2200 acres of woodlands
and ponds, conveniently reached a few miles off of
I-95 at exit 5B in RI  (see
http://www.uri.edu/ajc/eec/facset.html).  A Package
price of $325.00 has been set; this includes the
classes, and room and board.
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The CCA Instructor Members scheduled in 2005 are:

Jack Price - Jack is a founding member of The
Caricature Carvers of America (CCA).  He is a retired
Texas public school administrator who is the author of
Carving Compact Characters and 50 Character Patterns
for Woodcarvers.  He began carving in 1975 and has
specialized in compact figures since 1978. Jack
definitely doesn't believe that "bigger is better," as
most of his carvings are only 2-3 inches in height.

Bob Travis - Bob is also a founding member of CCA.  He
was elected to his second term as president of the CCA
in 2003. His background as a university professor has
aided him in teaching numerous woodcarving seminars
across the country.  He especially enjoys the humor in
caricature carving and is delighted when his carvings
draw a smile from observers.  He usually focuses on
the caricature face.

Eldon Humphreys - Eldon is a resident of Guelph,
Ontario, and is a retired Chief Superintendent of the
Ontario Provincial Police.  When he started carving,
he used caricature to show the funny side of police
work, something he knew very well.  He soon began
carving a wide variety of subjects in this style, and
that was the beginning of a wonderful new career. He
has since become better known for his Scottish
carvings including a 29-piece pipe & drum band. His
Scottish carvings reflect his heritage and the area
where he lives. Eldon is also the author of two books.
  The most recent, titled “Carving MacGolfers”, was
released in the Fall of 2004
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On Friday when you arrive there will be a self-serve
meal available.  Friday evening we will have
introductions and an informal get acquainted session.
We’ll be happy to accommodate anyone who would like to
make announcements or give a talk.  Please bring along
a carving for the “show and tell” table in the main
dining room.

There will be separate cabins for men and women.
While the cabins are rustic, they are of newer
construction with nice showers and lavatories, and
comfortable twin sized bunk beds.  Only lower bunks
will be used.  Attendees should bring their own
sheets, pillow, blankets/sleeping bag, towels,
toiletries, insect repellent, shower shoes, band-aids,
and flashlight.  Bring ear plugs if snoring keeps you
awake.

The dining hall is open 24 hours a day with beverages
and snacks continuously available at no additional
charge.  Meals are good, and food is plentiful.
Vegetarian meal requests can be accommodated.  There
are picnic tables outside the facility which can be
used for carving in good weather.  Canoes and a paddle
boat can be used at no cost on a nearby pond.
Numerous walking trails meander through the woods.

As at previous CarveAlongs, the format will be three
groups of 12 carvers each, with each group spending
one day with each of the featured carving instructors.
  Accordingly, registration is limited to the first 36
who respond.

If you have further questions or would like a
registration form, please feel free to call Ed Ertel
evenings at 860-875-6187, or e-mail at
erteled at yahoo.com .  You can write to Ed at 65 Loehr
Road, Tolland, CT 06084-3211.  You can also contact
the Mystic Carvers Club President, George Elliott, at
elliottgeorge at sbcglobal.net or 860-464-8191.

Ed Ertel, 2005 CCA CarveAlong East Chairman, for the
Mystic Carvers Club.