[Woodcarver] The Congress Newsletter

[Donna Menke]

Larry- I'm really looking forward to the show and classes this year. So many 
exciting opportunities that just don't come around to Lytton Springs, Texas. It 
is a long trip for me but it will be worth it to see Peter Benson and his 
netsuke- a favorite form for me, and Cadawas' carving should be a lesson in 
'gettin' 'er done- since I'm slow as molasses. Another biggie for me will be to 
meet the judge this year. Will Chau Pham have some of his carvings on display? 
His work is fantastic.

Not to mention the possibility of getting the week at the John C. Campbell 
school. Will that be an auction item?
This will be the highlight of my carving year-
Donna Menke
http://www.woodworks-by-donna.com 
Author: The Ultimate Band Saw Box Book
New DVD: Basic Band Saw Box Making: The Octagonal Box
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrJvML1h-s0




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From: Larry Yudis <thewoodcraftshop at mchsi.com>
To: [Woodcarver] <woodcarver at carverscompanion.com>
Sent: Thu, April 21, 2011 10:07:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] The Congress Newsletter

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Hey Lil’ Joe,
 
You are absolutely right, the International Woodcarvers Congress is shaping up 
to be another egg-citing event like it has been for the past 44 years.  Besides 
our vast array of exceptionally qualified instructors teaching 1, 2, 3 and 5 day 
classes, we will have our usual Judges Critique Sessions on Saturday and Sunday, 
June 18 and 19.  These sessions have proven to be the highlight of the show 
every year that we’ve had them.  It enables the exhibitors, visiting carvers and 
the public to sit and listen to why the judges made the decisions that they 
did.  More information on the competition and show can be found at: 
www.awcltd.org .
 
One of the most egg-citing aspects of the show this year is having Eliodoro (JR) 
Cadawas carve and finish a Last Supper scene during the 4 days that the show is 
open for viewing.  The piece is going to be around 32” X 16”.  For those of you 
who don’t know about “JR”, he is an artist who resides in Chicago and is 
originally from the Philippines.  He is a well known chef in his home land who 
has received numerous awards for his intricate fruit and vegetable carvings.  He 
has even developed a line of carving tools just for that purpose.  He is 
currently in the process of developing woodcarving tools in order to provide 
jobs for folks in the Philippines.  His carvings out of his studio in Chicago 
are heavily slanted toward religious themes.  You would not believe how fast and 
efficient a carver he is without seeing him in action.  Upon completion of the 
Last Supper carving, it will be going up for auction toward the end of the 
Congress on Sunday afternoon, June 19.
 
Sorry I got so far off track in regard to your request for some goose eggs.  I 
will turn your request over to Carol to be sure it gets done.  You know how my 
brain gets scrambled at times.  :o)
 
Larry (BIG DOG) Yudis, Owner
The Woodcraft Shop
2724 State St.
Bettendorf, IA 52722
800-397-2278
thewoodcraftshop at mchsi.com
www.thewoodcraftshop.com 
 
Carol and Larry Yudis, Show Chairs
International Woodcarvers Congress
Affiliated Wood Carvers, Ltd.
PO Box 104
Bettendorf, IA 52722
563-505-2700 (Carol's cell)
563-676-8264 (Larry's cell)
congress at mchsi.com 
www.awcltd.org 
 
From:woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com 
[mailto:woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com] On Behalf Of Joe Dillett
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 9:03 AM
To: [Woodcarver]
Subject: [Woodcarver] The Congress Newsletter
 

>>>>>>>WELL Said BIG DOG.   QUESTION? YOU Caught up?!?! That'll be the day 

Thank you, WB Jan.
 
I can always dream about being caught up.  :o)
 
Larry (BIG DOG) Yudis, Owner
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Hey Big Dog,
I thought you may have given up on getting caught up. 
I got your wonderful Congress Newsletter. You sure got another great show in the 
making. Also a great bunch of instructors. The Congress Show is the best.
I read about the Egg-citing Challenge. I don't have any goose eggs. I got a lot 
of them for grades in school but I never kept them. I would like to order about 
a dozen and I'll hand them out to our cub members? We should be able to come up 
with something Egg-citing.

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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