[Woodcarver] Maura's questions

[Megargee at aol.com]

Hi Maura,
     My wife and I have been carving for four years. We  go to the Suwanee 
(Florida) Roundup every spring. We like to stay with an  instructor for three or 
four days instead of switching to a new one each day. It  helps if 
instructors have sample carvings in various stages of completion that  we can use as 
examples.  I would like to learn to do grapes and  leaves.    
I have a piece of titanium in my backbone  that makes it impossible for me to 
stand for extended periods of time, so I need  a stool to lean on if I work 
on an elevated surface. However, if forewarned I  could bring one. Similarly, 
if long-handled tools are needed, we could bring  some if warned in advance. 
      We prefer instructors who tell us what  to do and demonstrate on a 
separate piece of wood rather than working directly  on our carvings. My wife 
says, "Use your words." 

      One solution to the time issue is to do  an exercise in class, focusing 
on the main elements of the carving, rather than  trying to complete a fully 
executed work in the limited time available. 
       I see by the TV that you all have been  having some challenging 
weather up there. Try teaching in Florida some spring. 
         Ned Megargee, Havana, FL 
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