[Woodcarver] Winter Wood Wonders Show ...

[Larry Yudis]

Hey everybody!

Just another reminder of the great new show coming to the Chicagoland area
this coming weekend.  If you haven't heard about it yet, go to:

www.WinterWoodWonders.com for a look at what's happening.

We will be there with all our "stuff", as well as Uncle Al's Wood and John
Dunkle Knives.  But if that isn't exciting enough, you will be able to rub
elbows with some very notable carvers.

JR Cadawas will be there with a vast assortment of his work.  He is the very
talented carver who can carve quicker than anyone I've ever seen.  He has
been known to carve a large (4' x 3') Last Supper scene in relief in 4 days,
start to finish!  He will have a new work titled "American Heroes" that he
carved just for this show in honor of our veterans.  

Our very own Joe Dillett, whose advice has graced these chat rooms many
times, will be there demonstrating deep relief carving as well as
sharpening.  Those of you who subscribe to "Carving Magazine" know Joe from
his "Ask Joe" column that frequents the magazine. 

Bob and Josh Guge, the World Champion father and son team, will be there
with various examples of their splendid work.  They own and operate the Guge
Institute of Wildlife Art in Gilberts, Illinois.  They runs classes out of
their studio on a continuous basis as well as teaching all around the
country throughout the year.  Bob primarily specializes in birds and Josh
does both fish and birds with more emphasis on fish.  You can see Bob's work
at www.wingsinwood.com and Josh's at www.finsinwood.com .  Don't miss this
opportunity to visit with them.

Besides these 4 individuals, there will be many other very talented artists
exhibiting at the show.  From pyrography to intarsia, from woodturning to
scroll sawing, you're going to see a vast assortment of talent all in one
place.

This new event is being held at the Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 East Main
Street, St. Charles, Illinois 60174.  It is open from 10 to 5 on Saturday,
Feb. 26 and Sunday, Feb 27.  There is a $3.00 suggested donation for
admission.  Please remember that all the proceeds of this event will be
donated to the Wounded Warriors organization and the Hine VA Hospital in
honor of our veterans who gave so much for our country.

If you are anywhere within driving distance of the Chicago area, we expect
to see you there!  Please support the efforts of the folks who worked so
hard to put this new show on the woodcarving map.

Thanks for your time.

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