[Woodcarver] Events at the 2011 International Woodcarvers Congress

[Larry Yudis]

Hi Donna,

 

I’m not sure whether Chau will have any work on display.  One time I talk with him he thinks he will fly in; another time, he is driving; another time, he is bringing family; another time he is coming with a friend.  So whether he is bringing carvings is questionable at this time.  :o)

 

I think it’s going to be difficult watching JR carving the Last Supper and believing what we are seeing him actually doing!  The man is incredible.

 

I think the John C. Campbell Folk School class will be a raffle item.  We have a permit to hold a raffle all throughout Congress Week with the drawing to take place Sunday afternoon.  This gives everyone who comes to the show and seminars a chance to participate in the raffle.

 

Considering all the places you go throughout the carving year, it’s nice to know the Congress will be the highlight for you.

 

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 <http://www.awcltd.org/>  

 

From: woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com [mailto:woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com] On Behalf Of Donna Menke
Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2011 5:13 PM
To: [Woodcarver]
Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] The Congress Newsletter

 

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 <http://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

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