[Woodcarver] New Question from Chris Whillock

[Jan Oegema]

 Hello All,

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> I have a question I've been wanting some feedback on.....

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> Have carving shows been affected by the recession? Have you noticed  

> less people attending shows, are they buying as much in the past?  

> What has been your experience ...

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There seem  to be a lull in carving in OUR area 
Clubs are down (some have folded )
And sales are slow but NOT neccary because of the resession 
Like all hobies thing go up and down Like FOLKART paintiing and ceramics
Older carvers die off and those tools come on the market 


> What about classes, club activities etc ..

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Classes are going rather well  still have an average of 40 coming per week 
but very few are interested in clubs 

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> I'd really appreciate any comments you can share ...

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> Thanks much!

>

> Chris Whillock

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