[Woodcarver] Carv-Fest

[Loren Woodard]

Don't forget the "Trader's Blanket".  That was about as much fun as you
could have with lots of folks around! J

 

Loren Woodard

 

From: woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com
[mailto:woodcarver-bounces at carverscompanion.com] On Behalf Of Joe Dillett
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 3:02 PM
To: [Woodcarver]
Subject: [Woodcarver] Carv-Fest

 

Hey CRaig,

 

Thanks for promoting Carv-Fest in Faribult MN. http://www.carv-fest.com/ .
This is organized by the Whillocks', mainly Chris (editor of Carving
Magazine). It's a great woodcarving event that draws hundreds of carvers
from all over the US and Canada.

 

It's August 11, 12 and 13. There are 53 classes scheduled over those 3 days.
THAT'S AWESOME!!!!!! I'm teaching Beginning Drawing on Thursday and Clay
Modeling on Friday.

 

There's something for everyone. Even Big Dog will be there supplying our
woodcarving needs and cravings.,,,,. In the evening we had a whittling
contest that was great fun. We also were entertained with some wonderful
music.

 

Check out the site http://www.carv-fest.com/ and sign up for very valuable
classes.


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]
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From: CRaig Watson <mailto:docwatson4 at gmail.com>  

To: [Woodcarver] <mailto:woodcarver at carverscompanion.com>  

Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 2:20 PM

Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] The end of the GOW

 

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Hi Faeb, CRaig here, 

The Carve-in is in Faribault (pronounced Faribo) Mn in August.  There will
be a bunch of Instructors and Big Dog there for I think 5 or 4 days. There
is usually a Jam session on Sat night Led by Ivan W joined by any carvers
who wish. 

Write to  <chris at woodcarverswarehouse.com> for the straight skinny

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What is the Carve-In? I had the chance to attend one of the GOW and I really
enjoyed

it a lot. I am sorry to see it gone also.

 

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From: CRaig Watson <mailto:docwatson4 at gmail.com>  

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Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 10:01 AM

Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] The end of the GOW

 

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Joe, I met more people and learned more about carving at those campouts than
ever before. We looked forward all year to your do. Having met both Sharon
and you will always be a plus in our lives. The friends I have made through
carving have, in many cases, been initiated at the "Gatherings" 

I`m sorry to see it go but ............ Oh well....... There`s always "The
Carve-in" 

Would love to see you there.

CRaig

On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 10:42 AM, Joe Dillett <jdillett at thecarvingshop.net>
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Thank you all for your kind words about the GPO/GOW (Great Pig Out/Gathering
Of Woodcarvers). 

 

In the mid 90's I discovered the Internet "List" , founded and owned by Bill
Judt and now owned and operated by Matt Kelly (thanks Matt). From that
"List" sprang the "Porch" founder and owner Jud Hinds. I formed some great
Internet friendships on these Internet lists and wanted to meet them in
person. At the same time our Boy Scouts were trying to get their new
equipment trailer paid off. I decided to invite everyone on both lists, to a
woodcarving gathering/pig roast benefit for the Boy Scouts. Many woodcarvers
(and some town folks) donated items for the auction. Jud Hinds ran the
auction. My brothers furnished the music. And we got that trailer paid off
plus a little extra. Still 12 years later that trailer looks new even though
it's been used extensively for many scout camping trips.

 

The GPO was held several times as scouting benefits and Make-A-Wish
benefits. When the focus turned more to having classes it was no longer a
benefit and no longer a pig roast, but a week of carving seminars. That's
when it became the GOW. 

 

When it got too much for me to organize Sandie Burgdorf jumped in, along
with Bob Mau to help me put it together. (Thanks Sandie and Bob plus the
other who stepped in to help.) Planning became as much fun and putting it
on. It has created great memories and friendships for Sharon and I. May I
add that in the beginning my wife Sharon thought that I was nuts when I
invited everyone on the Lists and had no idea how many were going to show
up? When Sandie and Bob got involved we had a better idea how many were
going to show up. We grew to about 150 carvers which is about all my shop
could handle. Then we moved it to the Sandwich Fair grounds. The facilities
were good at the fair but we could not get the dates that we wanted. I'm
sorry to see the GOW come to an end.

 

My new journey is organizing the Winter Wood Wonders Show. More to follow
about that.


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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