ST. CHARLES AREA WOODCARVERS

July 2004

Club News

Summer activities held down meeting attendance in July but lots of great show and tell were displayed by those members attending.  Check them out below.

Club members were asked to sign up early for tables at the fall carving show.  The show is scheduled on Sept 18th and 19th at the St. Peters Community and Art Center.  The show is open to all woodcarvers and vendors.  It is presented to provide a public learning experience, to encourage the further pursuit of our art form, and to provide the opportunity for fellowship with fellow woodworkers.  Applications and additional information on the show may be obtained by contacting:  Charles W. Sapp; 771 Meadow Cliff Drive; St. Charles, MO 63303 or calling 636-928-0149 or emailing Charlie at charles@thesapps.com. 

If you are one of the members that signed up to carve on the friendship cane - KEEP WORKING.  Wyatt will be starting to assemble the canes soon.  Bob Craven brought in a couple of JayHawks he has in progress and an elephant that he had recently completed.  See the pictures below.

The John Englert seminar is scheduled for Nov 19-21, 2004.  The cost is $75 + blanks.  The roster is quickly filling up so if you are interested, contact Pres. Mitchell. 

If you are a member of the National Woodcarvers Association, check the last issue of Chip Chats for an article and picture of the wood spirit seminar that was taught by Wilbert. 

Tip of the Month

Most beginning carvers tend to carve flat faces. Try holding your hands up to your face, one on each side, joining in front of your nose. Now move your hands away, keeping the contour of your face constant. You will discover that your hands form about a 90 degree angle where they joined in front of your nose. Stand in the corner, notice that your nose is in the corner and each cheek touches a wall, indicating a 90 degree angle.  (Thanks to: Marcia Berkall, wwwcarver ezine)
 

 How many times have you read a carving book and said “I’ve know that tip for a long time?”  Well here is your chance to share what you have learned with new (and old) club members.  Send me your tip of the month to share.  I will even give you credit for the tip.

Dues are Due

Its time to pay your dues for 2004; $10.  Contact the Membership Chairman, Charles Sapp, or Treasurer Bob Craven.  Club patches are available from Bob Craven for $5.  Unpaid carvers will be carved from the roster.  As long as we have "past members" with unpaid accounts, you will continue to see this reminder. 

Show Case

Don and Dee Kley Affiliations: St. Charles Area Woodcarvers, National Wood Carvers Association, Belleville Holzschnitzers and Mid America Wood Carvers. Residence: St. Louis County Background: Don - Retired from McDonnell Douglas.  Dee - Retired Hazelwood Teacher.  Carving has been a fulfilling hobby for 8 years. Awards:  St. Charles Area Woodcarvers Annual show ribbons. Training:  Seminars and help from fellow carvers have taught Don and Dee to improve their skills.  Thoughts:  The carving group is an extended family.

Show and Tell

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Don Wilson displayed his relief of the Daniel Boone home in New Melle.  Don took a photograph and made the pattern from it.	Sewing center made by Al Westfall using plans from Rockler.  It is constructed from cherry.	Jack Combs showed his Barrow's goldeneye drake.
John Bouchillon completed this relief at the Belleville campout.	Butternut bust of Meriwether Lewis done by Don Bauchman in a John Burke seminar.	Blue bird done by John Bouchillon in a Shorty Renner seminar.  Basswood and acrylics.  Base is aspen that John collected in Colorado.  Leaves are sheet brass, jessoed and water colored with airbrush.  Vine is twisted house wire, soldered and covered with wood putty and painted with watercolors.
Phil Mallette brought in two of his recent facial carvings.	Corky Breece showed his Indian in butternut.  Note the details on the back side.	Rock Chalk, Jayhawk!!!  Bob Craven is working on his carvings for the friendship cane.
Ray Plodzien displayed his moose carving.

When you have an item for show and tell, please get my attention before you leave (presuming that I remember to bring the camera).  If you have a digital picture of your work, send it to me for publishing.

 

He who works with his Hands is a LABORER He who works with his Hands and his Head is a CRAFTSMAN He who works with his Hands, with his Head and his Heart is an ARTIST

Charles W. Sapp

Editor