[Woodcarver] newby

[Diane Reed]

It looks like there are a couple of events coming up within the next month 
that are very near by. I'll definitely be there. Thanks for the information.

Diane

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sandy Holder" <carouselcarver at hotmail.com>
To: <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 11:14 PM
Subject: RE: [Woodcarver] newby



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> Hi Diane,

>

> Welcome to wood carving. Sounds like you are well on your way and you are 

> in the right place as Michigan is a wood carvers heaven. There are 

> probably a number of clubs that you would be able to visit depending where 

> in Mid-Mich you are located. You can start by going to the Michigan Wood 

> Carvers Association site at   http://miwca.com    There you can find a 

> listing of their Michigan member clubs. Other carving events are coming up 

> so check their events schedule also. If you have any questions you are 

> welcome to e-mail me.

>

> Sandy - Evart MI, Chief Osceola Wood Carvers

>

>

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>

>>From: "Diane Reed" <diane531 at comcast.net>

>>Subject: [Woodcarver] newby

>>Date: Sat, 5 Aug 2006 21:51:00 -0400

>>

>>I just joined this list today and am new to woodcarving. I just retired 

>>from public school teaching and wood carving is something I've always 

>>wanted to try. Now I have the time to indulge and find I love it! I've 

>>purchased a few knives and gauges, a few books and some wood and have been 

>>teaching myself. So far, I haven't located any classes around here to take 

>>(mid-Michigan) but have heard of a couple local groups I'm going to check 

>>out soon.

>>

>>So far I've done a boot, a dog, 2 "shelf elfs," a wood spirit and just 

>>finished a wizard from a book by Shawn Cipa. What fun!

>>

>>Diane

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