[Woodcarver] Time Machine Journey

[Joe Dillett]

Matt, after initially studying woodworking/woodcarving with the monks while 
in high school, I went in the direction of studying commercial art in 
college. After that I kind of slid sideways into woodcarving being my 
favorite medium, which later became my living. Most of those years I never 
had a desire to take classes from anyone until I learned about Ivan 
Whillock. It wasn't so much his carving that attracted me to him (of which 
his carving is awesome), but his ideas, background and philosophy about art 
I wanted to draw upon. I was already in the woodcarving business for many 
years but I needed a boost, the kind that feeds the soul and refreshes your 
art. I was fortunate to take a bunch of his classes. The setting was very 
relaxed with everyone zoned out working on their own thing. It fed my soul 
and breathed new life into my art. For me Ivan was the one and I was lucky 
enough to do it.

Now I've got that same opportunity, studying under a world-class potter 
Steven Hill. He moved to our area a couple of years ago. I discovered him 
and haven't stopped taking classes from him. Now I'm throwing more pots then 
woodchips.

Moral of the story is never stop learning and feeding the soul.

Joe Dillett
The Carving Shop
645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3
Somonauk, IL. 60552

(815) 498-9290 phone
(815) 498-9249 fax
http://www.thecarvingshop.net [business web site]
http://www.carvingmagazine.com ['Ask Joe' column]
http://community.webshots.com/user/joe_dillett
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matt Kelley" <celtcarver at me.com>
To: "Woodcarver List" <woodcarver at carverscompanion.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2010 7:48 AM
Subject: [Woodcarver] Time Machine Journey



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