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2017 TWG Spring Round-Up news and welcome

The TWG staff are excited about our first Spring Round-Up in Cleburne, Texas March 31 – April 7, 2017. With

great anticipation of a new experiences and new friendships made, the Texas Woodcarvers Guild is making this

move to Cleburne Texas. This is a great opportunity for everyone. Beginning with the show preceding the week

of seminars we will have some mini-seminars on Saturday and Sunday. If you, family, or friends have wondered

about woodcarving, this is an excellent opportunity to jump into this hobby with excellent guidance and

inspiration. During the seven days of carving seminars, we have many excellent nationally known instructors and

many of them are offering new and exciting projects. Come join the fun, fellowship, gain new friends, and renew

existing friendships.

The format of the Round-Up is changing so be sure to look at the spring round-up event schedule to understand

when everything happens. Major changes include:

The competition and show are the weekend Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2 prior to the seminars.

We have a few seminars scheduled during the weekend show. We are trying to accommodate people who

may not be available during the week for seminars. Check the seminar list for weekend classes.

The whittling contest will be held Sunday afternoon during the show.

Important Changes regarding the upcoming 2017 Carving Competition

March 31 Carving Competition Registration begins

This is New… In 2017 the Competition will be conducted before the Seminars. Also to help speed the process,

individual carvings will now be accepted for entry into the competition beginning Friday, March 31, 2017

beginning at 1 pm. This is the day before the competition begins. Registration on Friday will end at 5 pm. For

those who are unable to register on Friday, Saturday Registration will start at 7 am and end by 9 am when the

judging will begin.

As in the past, we will award 1st through 3rd place pins for Novice, Intermediate and Open Category Winners, but

also new this year is an increase in our cash awards for major show winners (e.g. Best of Show, Best of

Intermediate, etc.)

THE TEXAS CARVER

Newsletter of

The Texas Woodcarvers Guild


And two new Carving Club Awards have been added (see below). These are to encourage more club

participation. They are limited to TWG affiliated carving clubs only.

(1) A cash prize of $100 will be awarded to the TWG affiliated club whose members submit the most carvings

into the individual category competition. All carvings entered as a club entry will count towards this award.

(2) A competition is established to display the overall carving talent contained within an individual club.

Imaginative and skillful carvers display their work each year in the Guild’s individual carving competition. Club

talent is also observed and admired when viewing the individual wood carvings displayed on show tables. Thus

a new category is established to present individual club’s overall imagination and skill. A carving theme will be

declared by TWG (see below for 2017 theme). Each club will interpret the theme and determine how to best

represent it with an array of carvings and a display. Only club members may participate in the club’s entry. A

plaque and a cash prize of $250 will be awarded to the winning club that has the best representation of the TWG

theme. The winning carving display will be donated to the TWG to use as they see fit to promote and encourage

the art of wood carving. More details are contained in the State Championship Rules.

The Club Theme for 2017 is “A Western Town”.

The TWG website contains the Carving Competition Rules and all the details such as categories and awards.

Carvers are encouraged to go the website and download the necessary forms for entering a carving into the

competition. For convenience all necessary forms can be accessed, downloaded and filled out prior to the show.

Carving competition Judges for 2017 are Pat Moore and John Engler. Bios are on the TWG website.

If you have questions, need more clarification or want to discuss; contact Jon Zubkus, 512-793-2501.

Please tell your friends about our move to Cleburne and invite them to join us for a great week of carving;

fellowship; and creative ideas with skilled carvers and great people. We want you winter Texans to think about

stopping by on your way home for the summer. Make your plans and reservations early. Also signup for your

favorite instructors and seminars quickly before seminar seats are full.

Please remember this newsletter is static and the website content is dynamic. We will make corrections or

updates to the website content if necessary. If you see inconsistency between this newsletter and the website, it

is best to believe the website content.

Y’all Come,

Dan Gillen - President

Alan Heuston – Vice President

Jon Zubkus – Show Chairman


Guild 2017 Elections

As we have moved to a single TWG event year, several of our officer positions are open for election since four

board member terms will expire in spring of 2017. The office terms expiring are: President; Treasurer; Publicity

Director; and Financial Director.

Our nominating committee made up of Don Meade – Chairman and Diann Small presents their committee

nominee selection for vacant positions as follows:

President – Michael Griffin

Treasurer – Valerie Clubb (running for a second term)

Publicity Director – Bill Moulder

Financial Director – James Nelson

Photos and biographies of these candidates are included at the TWG website and below.

MICHAEL GRIFFIN

Education: Graduate: Texas A&M University

1975 – BS—Health & Education

1976 – MEd—Education Administration

Work History: 37+ years –Dow Chemical Company, Freeport Texas - Logistic

Scheduler

Wood Carving: Member, Brazoria County Woodcarver’s Club: 1997 – Present

Member, Texas Wood Cavers Guild: 1997 – Present

BCWC- Vice President for Program: 1998-2202, 2012 – 2016

TWG – Nominating committee: 2001

TWG – Board of Directors: 2007-2008, 2014-2017

TWG – Treasurer: 2010 – 2014

TWG – President’s Award: 2009

TWG – C-Max Award: 2013

Boy Scouts of America:

Eagle Scout

Held numerous positions on District, Council, Regional, and National level

Silver Beaver and Silver Antelope

St Mark Lutheran Church, Lake Jackson

Served on various church positions

Church Elder: 2004 – 2008, 2010 – 2016: Head Elder, 2006-2008 & 2012-2016

Head of Pastor Search & Call committee, 2015

More information upon request


VALERIE CLUBB

Valerie Clubb currently serves as the Texas Woodcarvers Guild treasurer and is seeking

a seeking a second term in this volunteer position. Valerie has been an active member

of the Guild for the past 10 years, enjoying the fellowship of the rallies and the wit and

wisdom of the many carvers and instructors. She has attempted all of the carving

disciplines at least once (except fish carving) and has never focused on one in

particular. This year - once again - she is determined to finish at least some of the half-carved projects on her

workbench. She lives in Granbury, Texas with her husband of 35 years, Jay, and his huge Weimaraner puppy

Leisl.

BILL MOULDER

My family and I came to Richardson, Texas 35+ years ago. Since then I worked in the

freight industry, ran my own company, managed a doctor’s office and properties and

when my wife retired from DISD and was hired by McGraw Hill Books to do in-services

work, I drove her in our motorhome to communities in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and

Alabama.

I have been a member of TWG for approximately 10 years. I have learned all types of different carving and one

day hope to be fairly good. I carve, make pens and do gourd art.

My greatest accomplishment in life is to have married my High School Sweetheart and have her put up with me

and the stuff I’ve done for 49 years.

I spent 20 years and retired from the US Army and found out that upon retirement I had to go to work for a living.

JAMES NELSON

James has been carving for about 15 years. He is a past member of the Austin

woodcarving club. James started the Kyle carvers and the Montgomery Co. Wood

chippers after moving to those areas. James has been running the hospitality booth for the

last 4.5 years.


Event Schedule

Texas Woodcarvers Guild – 2017 Spring Round-Up

Cleburne Conference Center, Cleburne, TX

Friday, March 31

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM TWG Staff Setup

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Event Setup (Show, Competition, Seminar registration, vendors)

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Event Registration & Badge distribution

Texas State Carving Championship entries accepted and staged

Weekend Seminar instructors setup their areas

5:30 PM Exhibit Hall closed and secured

Saturday, April 1

7:00 AM – 9:00 AM Texas State Carving Championship late entries accepted

Final Exhibitor Setup, Event Registration & Badge distribution

9:00 AM Texas State Carving Championship Judging begins

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Show open to the public

Weekend Seminars in session

Competition winners announced when judging is complete

5:30 PM Exhibit Hall closed and secured

Sunday, April 2

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Weekend Seminars Second Day

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Show open to the Public

Seminar Registration, Badge distribution

1:00 PM Competition entries returned to carvers

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Whittling Contest

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Show exhibits removed

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Exhibit hall reconfigured for Seminar layout

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Instructor/Seminar Setup

8:30 PM Exhibit hall closed and secured

Monday, April 3

7:00 AM – 7:30 AM Instructors, Vendors, and TWG Staff only Setup/Prep

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Registration, Sign-in, Get badges

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Seminars in Session

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Clean up tables and Sweep Floor

5:00 PM Exhibit Hall closed and Secured

Tuesday, April 4


4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Clean up tables and Sweep Floor


7:00 PM – 9:00 PM TWG Board Meeting


Wednesday, April 5


4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Cleanup tables and Sweep Floor


Thursday, April 6




5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Social in Cross Timbers Room

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Banquet, Business Meeting, Auction & Raffle (Cross Timbers Room)

Friday, April 7



4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Remove Seminar, Vendor, and Guild Equipment

6:00 PM Vacate the Exhibit Hall

Visit the Texas Woodcarvers Guild website at: texaswoodcarversguild.com for the

most current and up-to-date information


Cleburne, Texas Lodging for TWG Spring Round-Up April 1-7, 2017

The facilities that are listed below are only a few of the facilities that are available in the Cleburne area. You are,

of course, able to canvas the others to see if better rates are available. The listed motels are not necessarily

recommended; they are simply the ones that responded when group rates were requested. All rates are pre-taxes

and fees. These facilities provided group rates for TWG but remember you need to make reservations early to

insure getting accommodations. TWG has no influence in rates or changes as they may come about.

Hotels

American Inn: 1836 N. Main St. Cleburne, TX 76033; 817-641-3451 $50 + tax single room

$60 + tax double room

Holiday Inn & Suites: 1800 W. Henderson St. Cleburne, TX 76033; 817-641-5300 1 King bed $86.00 + tax

2 Queen Beds $90.30 + tax

Quality Inn & Suites: 2117 N. Main St. Cleburne, TX 76033; 817-641-4702 King Room $61.20 + tax (2 people)

King Suite $65.70 + tax (2 people)

2 Queen Room $65.70 + tax (4 people)

2 Queen Suite $70.20 + tax (up to 5 people)

Super 8: 1707 W. Henderson St. Cleburne, TX 76033; 817-556-3330 1 king bed $59.99 + tax

2 queen bed $69.99 + tax

RV Parks

Cleburne State Park: 5800 Park Road 21 Cleburne, TX 76033; 817-645-4215

(12 miles West of Cleburne) 20/30 amp Electric and Water $16.00 per night – 2 vehicles per site

20/30/50 amp Electric and Water $20.00 per night – 2 vehicles per site

20/30 amp Electric, Water and Sewer $28.00 per night – 2 vehicles per site

20/30/50 amp Electric, Water and Sewer $30.00 per night – 2 vehicles per site

Oakdale Park, 1019 NE Barnard St., Glen Rose, TX 76043; 254-897-2321

(22 miles West of Cleburne)

$28 per night

North Texas Jellystone Park, 2301 S Burleson Blvd, Burleson, TX 76028; 817-426-5037

(16 miles East of Cleburne)

$35 per night with a 2 night minimum stay.


2017 Texas Championship Show Rules

Section A – Show Rules (includes table regulations)

Section B – Levels of Competition

Section C – Categories

Section D – Awards

Section E – Definitions and Terms

NOTE: IMPORTANT CHANGE Carving Competition Entry Registration is Friday March 31, 2017 from 1

PM to 5 PM. Registration will continue Saturday April 1 from 7 AM to 9 AM. No entries will be accepted

after 9 AM. Show Judging begins Saturday 9 AM. Competition Packets with appropriate forms can be

accessed on the TWG Web Site or may be picked up Friday prior to carving registration at the Cleburne

Conference Center.

Section A – Show Rules

1. Show entrants must have an Exhibit Table to enter the Show Competition and must be a paid-up member

of Texas Woodcarvers Guild. Two types of tables are available for entrants (Individual or Woodcarving

Club Table). Application must be made for all tables.

Individual Exhibit Tables

a. Purchased for $30.00 each.

b. Two carvers may share a table.

c. No entry fee for carvings.

d. Limited to two carvings per category.

e. No limit on the number of categories entered.

Club Tables

a. One club table will be available at no charge

b. Additional tables may be purchased for $30.00 each.

c. Only current club members are eligible for carving entry under club table.

d. Limit of two carvings per category/per club member.

e. $5.00 entry fee for each carving entered.

Table Regulations

a. Tables may be set up Friday, Mar 31, 2017 as soon as the Exhibition Hall is arranged for Show.

See Website for the Event Schedule pertaining to Show Exhibitors and registration.

b. Table display must be finished carvings or woodturnings.

c. No add on tables will be allowed.

d. Tables must be covered on all four sides by the exhibitor.

e. Tables and/or exhibits are not to be dismantled before the closing time posted in the Event

Schedule, unless dismissed earlier by Show Chairman (NO EXCEPTIONS).

2. Competitive entries into the Texas State Woodcarving Championship must be delivered in person. Mail-

in entries are not permitted. Each carver must complete an entry form for each carving entry. Entry

forms are included with Show Packet forms displayed on the TWG Web Site. Extra forms may be

obtained from Registration Desk.


3. All carvings entered into competition, must be wood (including base), no reproductions or castings

allowed. Embellishments other than wood may be approved by the Show Chairman.

4. Entries must be carved and finished by the person entering the carving.

5. All entries must have been carved within the last two years.

6. A carving that has won First Place at any previous TWG show may not be entered again.

7. It is the responsibility of the carver to determine and enter the appropriate level of competition and

category. The Rules and Category Committee can be called on to assist if carver needs help.

8. Prior to judging, the Show Chairman, Show Committee and/or Judge(s) may move an entry to another

category if determined to be more appropriate.

9. Categories may be added, combined, sub-divided, and/or deleted at the Show Committee’s discretion

dependent upon the number of entries. After judging begins no entries may be moved to another category.

10. Once carvings are entered into competition, they will remain in the judging area. After judging, winning

carvings will be staged and displayed by the staff for viewing by the public. When the show closes the

carvings may be picked up by Exhibitors.

11. The Show Chairman, Show Committee, TWG Officers, or the Board of Directors may request that a

carving be removed if it is found to be objectionable (in any manner … e.g. presentation, wording, bad

taste, erotic, etc.). This applies to carving entries and items on exhibit tables.

12. Judges decisions are final.

13. The Show Chairman, TWG, its Officers, Board of Directors, Cleburne Conference Center or its employees

are not responsible for any loss, damage or injury to any carving or person occurring during TWG’s Texas

State Championship Show.

14. Submission of a Competition Entry Form is an agreement to the Show Rules.

15. The Judge will consider the following in determining the Show and Category Finalists:

a. Creativity: Originality, true to life if applicable, proportions, anatomy, perspective.

b. Workmanship: Carving techniques, difficulty of carving, variety of techniques applied such as

burning, detailing, and painting. If carving consists of more than one piece, assembly perfection

will also be considered.

c. Detail: Feathers, hair, folds in clothing, skin wrinkles, etc.

d. Quality of Finish: Sanding, polishing, painting, etc.

e. Final Representation: Impact of carving, selection of base and its detail, habitat if any, decorative

value, harmony of the carving as a whole are elements to be considered.

16. Judging of Youth and Junior Carvers: Any carving is eligible (class projects, rough outs, soap, etc.). The

age of the carver and originality will be considered by the judges.

17. Best Exhibit Table and Best Club Table: The Judge(s) will consider the following items when

determining the Best Tables:

a. Presentation (overall look of display)

b. Neatness and organization of arrangement (too many or too few items, gaudy, unnecessary

distractions, e.g. junkie, pleasing, catches the attention and focus of the viewer)

c. Theme (theme or purpose of display)

d. Originality and Imagination

e. Additionally, Club Tables should demonstrate Club’s community involvement and initiatives in

promotion of woodcarving, display of all skill levels of carving as well as different categories of

carvings.

18. Exhibitor’s Award – determined by show attendee voting


a. Only one carving from each exhibitor’s space is permitted

b. A solo cup will be placed in front of each carving entered

c. Each person present in the Exhibit Hall will be eligible to vote and will be given a marble to be

use in the voting process

d. Voters will select their favorite carving by placing marble in solo cup

e. Exhibitors Award is determined by the carving with most votes (marbles)

Section B - Levels of Competition

Note: An entrant may compete in any level more advanced than the one required. For example: An intermediate

carver may compete in Open Level. However, if entrant is required to compete in Open Level, participation in

the Intermediate Level or Novice Level is not permitted.

Youth: Defined as carvers 12 years or younger. Categories will be determined based on carvings entered.

Junior: Defined as carvers between the ages of 13 and 17. Categories will be determined based on carvings

entered.

The following Levels are for carvers over the age of 17

NOVICE: Defined as a carver who has been carving less than two years. Class projects and rough outs are

permitted, however, originality will be considered by the judges.

INTERMEDIATE: Defined as a carver who is not a novice and has not won five First Place awards in this

competition level. Also, a carver cannot enter this level of competition if previously he/she has won Best of

Intermediate. CLASS PROJECTS in this competition level are permitted only in category 280. Rough outs are

permitted and originality will be considered by the judge(s).

OPEN: Anyone may enter this level of competition.

INSTRUCTOR ASSISTED permitted only in category 375.

ROUGH OUTS permitted only in category 380.

Club Carving Competition: A competition is now established to display the overall carving talent contained

within an individual club. Imaginative and skillful carvers display their work each year in the Guild’s carving

competition. It can also be observed and admired when viewing the individual wood carvings displayed on show

tables. A carving theme will be declared by TWG. Participation in this competition is limited. Only TWG

Member Carving Clubs may enter this competition. The competition works like this. TWG selects a theme. A

club interprets how to best represent the theme with carvings. Individual Club members may carve one, but no

more than two carvings specifically for the competition.

For example… say the theme is circus. The Club would decide how they want to represent this theme. Perhaps

they would set up a display with clowns and a circus ring. Possibly the finished product would have several carved

clowns, spectators, a circus ring with tigers, lions and a ringmaster and a circus tent in the background. Each club


will interpret the theme and determine how to best represent it with an array of carvings and a display. The Club’s

imagination and carving skill will be represented.

Competition Judges will consider presentation and originality along with additional criteria listed in A15 above.

The winning carving club would receive $250. The winning carving will be given to the TWG. The carving will

then be donated to an appropriate organization for display.

Section C - Categories

Novice

100 – Caricature

105 – Animals

10 – Realistic

15 – Birds

120 – Aquatic

125 – Relief

30 – Chip Carving

135 – Pyrography

140 – Santa & Mythical

145 – Plants & Flowers

150 – Canes & Walking Sticks

155 – Other

Intermediate

200 – Caricature

205 – Animals

210 – Realistic

215 – Birds

220 – Aquatic

225 – Relief

230 – Chip Carving

235 – Ornamental

240 – Santa & Mythical

245 – Religious

250 – Miniature

255 – Pyrography

260 – Plants and Flowers


270 – Woodturning that is carved

275 – Other

280 – Instructor Assisted (Not eligible for Best of Categories or Merit)

Open

300 – Caricature

305 - Animals

310 – Realistic


315 – Birds

320 – Aquatic

325 – Relief

330 – Chip Carving

335 – Ornamental

340 – Santa

342 – Mythical

345 – Religious

350 – Miniature

355 – Pyrography

360 – Plants and Flowers


370 – Woodturning that is carved

375 – Instructor Assisted (Not eligible for Best of Categories or Merit)

380 – Rough-out

385 – Stylized

390 – Doll

395 – Found Wood (including bark)

400 – Gourds

405 – Other

Section D - Carving Category Awards

Youth – 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Ribbons/Pins

Junior – 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Ribbons/Pins

Novice –Reed Hubbell Merit Award & Best of Novice – Plaques

Intermediate – Two Merit Awards & Best of Intermediate – Plaques

(Merit Awards in honor of Paula Devereaux, Buddy Cabe)

Open – Three Merit Awards - Plaques

(Merit Awards in honor of Bill Bryant and Jack Price)

Best of Novice – Plaque & $100

Best of Intermediate – Plaque & $200

Best of Show Runner-up – Plaque & $300

Les Visor Grand Champion Award (Best of Show) - Plaque & $400

Exhibitor’s Award – Plaque & $50

Best Exhibit Table – Traveling Plaque, Club Plaque & $100


Best Club Table – Traveling Plaque & $100

Club with most carving entries in competition (excludes theme competition) * - $100

TWG Theme Club Competition – Plaque and $250 awarded to winning club*

*These are new awards solely for Club participation.

Theme competition is based on Theme announced by TWG. More description contained in Section B

Section E – Definitions and Terms

Aquatic – Amphibious and mammals indigenous to water habitat

Caricature – A distortion or exaggeration of distinguishing features

Miniature – Any style, any subject. Carving and habitat (or base) must all fit completely inside a 2-inch cube.

Ornamental – To include clocks, mantels, furniture, musical instruments, moldings, plaques, gun stocks, carousel

animals/horses, jewelry, whittled pieces (no power tools or sanding allowed on whittled pieces)

Other – any carving that will not fit in the listed categories

Realistic - Work details closely resemble the proportions of the real object being portrayed

Relief – Carvings executed in a manner to decorate a flat surface to give an illusion of depth

Use of Non Wood – Carving must be wood (base material must also be wood). However, embellishments other

than wood may be approved by the Show Chairman.


Carving and Non-Carving Seminars & Instructors Schedule

Select seminars will be given during the show on Saturday and Sunday,

to see those seminars note seminars in columns F and G

B – Beginner

I – Intermediate

A - Advanced

F G A B C D E

4/1 4/2 4/3 4/4 4/5 4/6 4/7

Sem. # Instructor Skill Cost Project S S M T W T F

1AB Batte, Gary I-A $100+ Choice of Caricature X X

2A-E Becic, Izo Edin B-I-A $225+ Oval Mirror X X X X X

3AB Becic, Izo Edin B-I-A $90+ Shelf 24” X X

3C-E Becic, Izo Edin B-I-A $135+ Shelf 36”

X X X

4A-E Becic, Izo Edin B-I-A $225+ Gouge Chip Carved Box X X X X X

5AB Borg, David B-I-A $70+ Carving Critters X X

5CD Borg, David B-I-A $70+ Carving Critters X X

5E Borg, David B-I-A $35 Painting Critters X

6A Carter, Fred B-I-A $35+ Carving ornament or snowman X

6B Carter, Fred B-I-A $35+ Carving ornament or snowman X

6C Carter, Fred B-I-A $35+ Carving ornament or snowman X

6D Carter, Fred B-I-A $35 Painting ornament or snowman X

51G Carter, Fred B-I-A $25+ Carving a Small Rabbit X

7B Claxton, Lloyd B-I-A $10 Carving a Captive Ball & Chain

X

8AB Engler, John B-I-A $100+ Relief Carving X X

8CD Engler, John B-I-A $100+ Relief Carving

X X

8E Engler, John B-I-A $50+ Relief Carving and/or Painting

X

9AB Erickson, Tony B-I-A $75+$50 Mushroom Hobbit Hole Light X X

9C Erickson, Tony B-I-A $40+ Carvers Choice

X

9D Erickson, Tony B-I-A $40+ Carvers Choice

X

9E Erickson, Tony B-I-A $40+ Carvers Choice

X

10A Goddard, Leah B-I-A $45+ Carving Animals X

10B Goddard, Leah B-I-A $45+ Carving Animals

X

10C Goddard, Leah B-I-A $45+ Carving Animals

X

10D Goddard, Leah B-I-A $45+ Carving Animals

X

10E Goddard, Leah B-I-A $45+ Painting or Carving Animals

X

11A-E Goodson, Dylan B-I-A $225+ Relief X X X X X


B – Beginner

I – Intermediate

A - Advanced

F

G

A

B

C

D

E

4/1 4/2 4/3 4/4 4/5 4/6 4/7

Sem# Instructor Skill Cost Project S S M T W T F

12A-E Goodson, Dylan B-I-A $225+ Human X X X X X

13A Goodson, Dylan B-I-A $50 Short Class X

13B Goodson, Dylan B-I-A $50 Short Class X

13C Goodson, Dylan B-I-A $50 Short Class X

13D Goodson, Dylan B-I-A $50 Short Class X

13E Goodson, Dylan B-I-A $50 Short Class X

14A Green, Dale I-A $50+ Carvers Choice X

14B Green, Dale I-A $50+ Carvers Choice X

14C Green, Dale I-A $50+ Carvers Choice X

14D Green, Dale I-A $50+ Carvers Choice X

15A Halbrook,

Carolyn B-I-A $35+ Chip Carved Projects X

15B Halbrook, Carolyn B-I-A $35+ Chip Carved Projects X

15C Halbrook, Carolyn B-I-A $35+ Chip Carved Projects X

15D Halbrook, Carolyn B-I-A $35+ Chip Carved Projects X

15E Halbrook, Carolyn B-I-A $35+ Chip Carved Projects X

52FG Halbrook, Carolyn B-I-A $70+ Beginning Chip Carving X X

16A-E Hammack, Chris I-A $400 Design/Carve Seminar X X X X X

17A Hartt, Don B-I-A $35+ Fancy Canes X

17B Hartt, Don B-I-A $35+ Fancy Canes X

17C Hartt, Don B-I-A $35+ Fancy Canes X

17D Hartt, Don B-I-A $35+ Fancy Canes X

17E Hartt, Don B-I-A $35+ Fancy Canes X

18A Howard, Chris B-I-A $45+ Carving, student selection X

18B Howard, Chris B-I-A $45+ Carving, student selection

X

18C Howard, Chris B-I-A $45+ Carving, student selection

X

18D Howard, Chris B-I-A $45+ Carving, student selection

X

18E Howard, Chris B-I-A $45+ Carving, student selection

X

19AB Martin, Stu I-A $120+ Realistic Face X X

19CD Martin, Stu I-A $120+ Realistic Face

X X

20A-E Menke, Donna I-A $250 Wren X X X X X

21A Moore, Pat B-I-A $50+ Moore roughout choice X


B – Beginner

I – Intermediate

A - Advanced

F

G

A

B

C

D

E

4/1 4/2 4/3 4/4 4/5 4/6 4/7


21B Moore, Pat B-I-A $50+ Moore roughout choice X

21C Moore, Pat B-I-A $50+ Moore roughout choice X

21D Moore, Pat B-I-A $50+ Moore roughout choice X

21E Moore, Pat B-I-A $50+ Moore roughout choice X

22A Nelson, Jon I-A $55+ Caricature roughout choice X

22B Nelson, Jon I-A $55+ Caricature roughout choice

X

22D Nelson, Jon I-A $55+ Caricature roughout choice

X

22E Nelson, Jon I-A $55+ Caricature roughout choice

X

23AB Perkins, Joe B-I-A $35+ Angel Ornament X X

23CD Perkins, Joe B-I-A $35+ Angel Ornament X X

24A-C Reichert, Wanda B-I-A $90 Relief or Intaglio X X X

25A-E Rucker, Adair &

Patty B-I-A $175+ Carving and painting Santa X X X X X

26A Rucker, Patty B-I-A $35+ Woodburning X

26B Rucker, Patty B-I-A $35+ Woodburning X

26C Rucker, Patty B-I-A $35+ Woodburning X

27D Rucker, Adair B-I-A $35+ Carve a Santa

X

27E Rucker, Adair B-I-A $35+ Carve a Santa

X

28AB Sarff, Tom B $15 Basic Carving X X

28CD Sarff, Tom B $15 Cowboy Bust X X

53F Sarff, Tom B $15 Beginning Carving X

53G Sarff, Tom B $15 Beginning Carving X

29A Seurkamp, Harry B-I-A $35+ Animal bottle stopper X

29B Seurkamp, Harry B-I-A $35+ Animal bottle stopper X

29C Seurkamp, Harry B-I-A $35+ Animal bottle stopper X

30A-C Stetson, Dave B-I-A $135+ Caricature Figures X X X

30DE Stetson, Dave B-I-A $90+ Heads, Santa ornaments

X X

31A Teasdale, Herb B-I-A $40+ Student choice X

31B Teasdale, Herb B-I-A $40+ Student choice X

31C Teasdale, Herb B-I-A $40+ Student choice X

31D Teasdale, Herb B-I-A $40+ Student choice X

31E Teasdale, Herb B-I-A $40+ Student choice X


B - Beginner

I – Intermediate

A - Advanced

F G A B C D E

4/1 4/2 4/3 4/4 4/5 4/6 4/7


POWER

CARVING POWER CARVING

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**** A DUST COLLECTOR

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32A-E Killian, Bill I-A $175+ 8" Large Mouth Bass X X X X X

33A-E Vaughn, George B-I-A $175+ Small Mouth Bass X X X X X

34A-E Vaughn, George B-I-A $175+ Rainbow Trout Hanging X X X X X

54F Vaughn, George B-I-A $50 Airbrush Painting X

54G Vaughn, George B-I-A $30+$10 Hummingbird Power Carving

X

NON-CARVING NON-CARVING

35AB Wharton, Jean B $80+$15 101 Gourd Basics X X


SPECIAL SHOW SEMINARS We are offering seminars during the show on Sat from 9am to 5pm and Sun from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

CARTER, FRED

CARVING A SMALL RABBIT

Fred will teach carving a small rabbit seminar on Sunday from 9:00am to 3pm. for $25 plus $6

for the blank. Bring sharp hand tools, light, and wood burner, if you have one, but not necessary.

Instructions for painting will be given, or you may attend Fred’s painting seminar Thursday for

$35.00 with paint and brushes furnished.

Skill Level: BIA Max 12 Students

Seminar summary: Sunday seminar

No: Day Name Cost

51G Sun Carving Small Rabbit $25 + $6 blank

HALBROOK, CAROLYN

BEGINNING CHIP CARVING

This will be a two day beginner seminar in chip carving. Saturday will be a practice board

where you will learn how to hold the chip carving knife and will learn the basic three

corner chip, longer chips used to make fans, thirteen borders based on the three corner

chip with embellishments, the oval chip as well as the cuts necessary to make four rosettes.

Sunday you may choose a simple project, learn to transfer the pattern, and complete the project. There will be

many demonstrations as well as one on one instruction. The only tool needed is a sharp chip carving knife. Cost:

$70 for the two days. The practice board is included in the class fee. The project will be from $2-$15, depending

on the project chosen.

Skill Level: B Max 10 Students

Seminar summary: Beginner Chip carver cost $70 + $2-$15

No Day Name Cost

52FG Sat, Sun Beginning chip carver $70+ $2-$15 blank


SARFF, TOM

BASIC CARVING (for beginners)

Tom will teach his basic, one day, beginning Carving seminar on Sat. starting at 9:00 am. to

5:00 pm or Sun 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. This is a super seminar, and a must, if you are just getting

started in carving or have carved for only a short time. Tom will teach you the basics and help

you do several small projects. He asks that you bring a knife and a glove if you have one or bring

what you have. Tom will loan you the tools you need. Bring paper and pencil to take notes. For

those first-time carvers and a new Guild member ONLY, the Guild will pay for this seminar. Blanks are provided

Basic carving $15 seminar

Skill Level: Beginner, Max 10 students

Seminar Summary: One day beginner carving class $15 blank included

No. Day Name Cost

53F Sat Beginner carving $15 seminar, blank included

53G Sun Beginner carving $15 seminar, blank included

George Vaughn

AIRBRUSH PAINTING

Want to learn to use that air brush that you have, then this is the class for you on Sat from 9:00

am. to 5:00 pm. Class is kept to a maximum of eight so you will receive plenty of help. If you

don’t have an airbrush and want to learn airbrush painting you can use mine. We will do some

general painting and then we will paint a casting of a fish. The casting is included in your class

fee. Cost $50 for one day class, casting of fish included. Furnished supplies paint, casting, airbrush please bring

your airbrush and compressor if you have one. Questions contact George Vaughn 432-553-5996 or

[email protected]

Skill Level: BIA Max 8 students

HUMMINGBIRD IN BUTTERNUT-AN INTRODUTION TO POWER CARVING.

This is a great project to start off with if you have not power carved before or not sure where to start. Along with

a tutorial of the tools needed and used. We will start off with a roughout, so you should be able to go home with

a finished project. Please bring Foredom or Dremel or Micro Motor, dust collector, various burs and sanders. If

you have any questions please call or email George Vaughn 432-553-5996 or [email protected] Seminar

cost is $30 + $10 roughout and eyes.

Skill Level: IA Max 8 students

Seminar summary: Two, one day seminars- Saturday Airbrush $50 includes cast; Sunday Hummingbird power

carving $30 + $10 roughout

No Day Name Cost

54F Sat Airbrush Painting $50 includes fish casting etc.

54G Sun Hummingbird power carving $30 +$10 roughout


INSTRUCTOR/SEMINAR INFORMATION

2017 SPRING ROUND-UP

BATTE, GARY

CHOICE OF CARICATURES

Gary is offering an intermediate and advanced level 2 day seminar on Mon and Tue. The

choice of caricatures includes: a Christmas Shelf Elf or Hillbilly Granny.

Gary is featuring one of his newest caricature project a “Christmas Shelf Elf”. This Elf’s

overall height is 5 ¾”. The 2 day seminar cost is $100. Blank cost $15 - $20. You will need

a safety glove, palm tools, a carving knife, pencil, ruler, and sharpening equipment. For

more information contact Gary at: [email protected], or 254-968-8793. Find out

about Gary and check out his work at: www.cca-carvers.org.

Skill Level: IA, Max 12 students

Seminar summary: two day seminar for $100 + $15-$20 for blank

No. Day Name Cost

1AB Mon, Tue Choice of caricatures $100 seminar + blank

BECIC, IZO EDIN

STUDENT’S CHOICE -- DECORATIVE OVAL MIRROR, SHELVES 24” OR 36”. NEW FOR 2017 IS A

GOUGE CHIP CARVED BLACK WALNUT BOX - Izo is an award winning European trained Master Carver.

Among his many carving specialties are the design, restoration and duplication of altars, statues, antique

furniture and architectural detail. He is offering a student choice of seminars.

OVAL MIRROR - The five day seminar will involve carving a 37” oval mirror frame in Butternut with the

acanthus, grapes or oak leaf design.

2A-E, Mon-Fri, 37” Oval Mirror $225, + Blank $350

SHELF 24” - The two day seminar will involve carving a 24” shelf in Butternut with grapes or acanthus motif.

This will be an architectural relief carving in the European style.

3AB, Mon, Tue, 24” Shelf $90 + Blank $60

SHELF 36” - The three day seminar will involve carving a 36” shelf in Butternut or Basswood with a design of

grapes, acanthus, oak leaves or a student provided pattern.

4C-E, Wed - Fri, 36” Shelf $135 + Blank $85 or $95

*********NEW FOR 2017*********


GOUGE CHIP CARVED BOX - This five day seminar will involve learning two designs and how to layout a

gouge chip carving design. Practice basic gouge chip carving techniques on a basswood board and then transfer

your skill and knowledge to a Black Walnut box approx. 10” x 6” x 3.5”. Gouges required for chip carving are:

#1-20 or 25mm, #9-5mm, #9 or #10-8mm, #8 3-4mm, #3 or #5 -3 or 4mm and a compass, pencil and ruler. Izo

will make 2 special tools available for purchase at $5 each.

4A-E, Mon-Fri, Gouge Chip Carved Box $225, + Blank $40

Designs will be set up in the blank, (except chip carving) by Izo. Tools required are: gouges, mallet and at least

two clamps for holding the blank. Izo will have some tools for loan and purchase. Izo suggests you bring all your

mallet tools and he will help you pick from your selection. You will be proud of your carving and walk away with

knowledge from the Master. Izo will call each student to verify project blank choice and answer questions

regarding tools.

If the selected seminar comes back as full when you register, contact Alan at [email protected]

Skill Level: BIA, Max 12 students at any one time

Seminar summary:

No. Day Name Cost

2A-E Mon - Fri Carving an Oval Mirror $225 seminar + blank $350

3AB Mon, Tue Carving a 24” Shelf $90 seminar + blank $60

3C-E Wed - Fri Carving a 36” Shelf $135 seminar + blank $85 or $90

4E Mon - Fri Gouge Chip Carving $225 seminar + blank $40

BORG, DAVID

DRAGONS AND CRITTERS

David is offering 2, two day carving seminars and a one day painting seminar. He has several

Dragon and Critter roughouts, character options and textures to choose from. You will need

knives, gouges and standard hand tools. You have the option of texturing using several

options, standard hand tools, power tools, or woodburning. Bring your rotary tool, dust

collector and woodburner, if you intend to use them for texturing. If you don’t have either, a

few will be available from the instructor. However, this is NOT a power carving seminar.

This seminar will allow you to learn new techniques that may be applied to other types of carving. You may

contact David at: [email protected] for any question you might have. Seminar $70+ Blanks $10 to $20 Painting

seminar $35

Skill Level: BIA, Max 12 students

Seminar summary: 2, 2 day seminars for $70 + $10-$20 blank; 1 day painting for $35

No. Day Name Cost

5AB Mon, Tue Carving Critters $70 seminar + blank

5CD Wed, Thu Carving Critters $70 seminar + blank


5E Fri Painting Critters $35 seminar includes brushes & paint

CARTER, FRED

HEIRLOOM CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS OR SNOWMAN

Fred is offering 4, one day carving seminars and one day painting seminar. He has heirloom

Christmas ornaments or a snowman in the round. Carve as many as you would like and

advanced carvers may be able to carve two ornaments in one day. Painting is on Thu only

and Fred will supply all the painting supplies for your finished projects you have carved in

his class. Please bring your sharp hand tools. The cost of the seminar is $35 per day. Blanks

$6 to $9. For additional information you may contact

Fred [email protected] or call 936-597-5339


Seminar summary: seminar $35 per day + $6 to $9 for blank

No. Day Name Cost

6A Mon Carving ornament or snowman $35 seminar + blank

6B Tue Carving ornament or snowman $35 seminar + blank

6C Wed Carving ornament or snowman $35 seminar + blank

6D Thu Painting ornament or snowman $35 includes paint supplies

CLAXTON, LLOYD

CAPTIVE BALL AND CHAIN

Lloyd is offering a Captive Ball and 2 ½ Links of Chain or a variation of a Ball in a Cage and

2 1/2 links of chain connected to a what-cha-ma-call-it. This project is a Tuesday seminar.

The cost for the seminar and blank is $10. An instruction sheet will be included with the

blank. Standard hand tools are needed, and a detail knife may be helpful.

For more information contact Lloyd at: [email protected] or 432.263.4628

Skill Level: BIA, Max 10 students Seminar summary: seminar cost $10 including blank

No. Day Name Cost

7B Tue Carving a Captive Ball and Chain $10 blank included


ENGLER, JOHN

RELIEF CARVING, MEDIUM (choice of project)

John will be teaching the art of relief carving. No carving experience is necessary, beginners

are welcome. A wide variety of subject matter will be available for the students to choose

from. This includes architectural, {barns, cabins, mills, etc.} and animals {wolves, elk, bears,

etc.} patterns to pick from as well as others. Please refer to John's website for examples.

The students may carve for two days or all four. Four days are recommended for larger

projects or beginners. A safety glove and standard hand tools are used. Friday will be a painting day for those that

would like to paint their projects. John will provide the paints and brushes. Please contact John or e-mail him with

any questions you may have. His e-mail address is [email protected].

Phone #417-209-6842, and his website is johnenglerwoodcarving.com. View John’s instructional videos at:

www.carvingonline.com. Length: 2 two days of carving seminars, 1 day painting. Blanks/materials start at $35.


Seminar summary: $100 for 2 days, blanks $35+

No. Day Name Cost

8AB Mon – Tues Relief Carving $100 seminar + blank

8CD Wed - Thu Relief Carving $100 seminar + blank

8E Fri Relief Carving and/or Paining $50 seminar + blank

ERICKSON, TONY

MUSHROOM HOBBIT HOLE LIGHT

Tony is offering a two day seminar on Mon and Tue carving a mushroom light using two

assembled pieces of fat, wide, cleaned and planned Cottonwood bark. You will hollow out

the inside, reassemble and light it up. Light cord with switch and foot pads included.

Super glue and Titebond 11 glue will be furnished. A 9” #3 and ¾” to 1” wide will be helpful.

Seminar cost $75 + $50 material cost Skill Level: BIA, Max 12 students

CARVERS CHOICE

Tony is offering three one day seminar on Wed, Thu, and Fri. Choose from Little House in Basswood Roughout

or misc. roughouts, Cottonwood Bark Character, Cypress Knee Characters, Cottonwood Bark Churches and


Houses; see examples at www.woodakoodashooda.com for questions contact Tony Erickson at

[email protected].

All painting materials and super glue will be supplied by the instructor. Bring your hand tools, no unusual tools

are required. Seminar cost $40 per day + $8-$30 for materials


Seminar summary: 2 day seminar $75 + $50; 3 one day seminar $40 per day + material

No. Day Name Cost

9AB Mon, Tue Mushroom Hobbit Hole Light $75 + $50 material

9C Tue Carvers Choice $40/day + blank/material

9D Wed Carvers Choice $40/day + blank/material

9E Thu Carvers Choice $40/day + blank/material

GODDARD, LEAH

REALISTIC ANIMALS

Students may choose from a wide variety of Basswood roughouts available such as a Fawn,

Black Bear in a log, buffalo, Wolf, Fox, and also a variety of smaller projects such as

ornaments, Hedgehog, and baby Panda. The students may choose to sign-up for a one day class

which lays out the basic form or for more days to complete detailing and texturing techniques

using a wood burner. A limited amount of wood burners are available to loan.

Friday is painting day, and is limited to the two featured projects: Fawn and Bear in a log. The project must be

complete and ready to paint at class start on Friday as it takes entire class to complete. Students that are not

painting are also welcome to carve on this day.

All Painting materials will be supplied by the instructor.

Bring your bench knife, V-tool #3 gouge, hand tools you are comfortable using, and a wood burner. Seminar cost

is $45 per day + $12-$40 for roughout


Seminar summary: $45/day, blanks/materials $12 to $40,

Student selects 1 to 4 days. Painting is one day on Friday

No. Day Name Cost

10A Mon Carving Animals $45/day + blank

10B Tue Carving Animals $45/day + blank

10C Wed Carving Animals $45/day + blank

10D Thu Carving Animals $45/day + blank

10E Fri Painting or Carving $45 day + blank/materials


GOODSON, DYLAN

This year Dylan be offering you a variety of different projects that you can choose from.

RELIEF SCENE

For those interested in relief scenes, rough-outs will be available for at least three different

scenes for five days Mon to Fri. Dylan’s Northwoods Cabin design, a carving of the

Millhouse at John C Campbell Folkschool, and at least one other design. Most of these rough-

outs are approximately 9” x 12” x 2”. Regardless of the project chosen, you will learn about

carving a building and landscape in relief by using the principles of perspective, compression of depth; layering

and textures. Flexible clear rulers are helpful for design layout. Seminar cost $225 with a $50 deposit required

at time of registration + $20 to $60 for rough-out


HUMAN FIGURES

Those interested in learning about how to carve a realistic figure in 5 days, Mon to Fri. will also have two or three

different rough-outs that you can select from. Your choices are: Dylan’s Swordsman design (Dylan will have at

least seven different variations that you’ll be able to choose from), a classic sea captain/fisherman, and possibly

a Santa Claus. No matter which project you choose, you’ll get to practice and study the following: carving a

realistic face, hands, anatomy, carving wrinkles and folds in clothing. All of these figures will be roughly 12” tall.

Seminar cost $225 with a required $50 deposit at time of registration + $20 to $60 for roughout


SHORT CLASS OPTIONS

For those unable to commit to the full five days of class, Dylan is offering you the chance to carve with him on a

per day basis, but only if there is space available in the class. (The only way that your spot in the class is

guaranteed is if you sign up for all five days.) In addition to working on any of Dylan’s other projects, you can

choose to work on projects like: Carving Hands from a 2x2 block (should only take one day), Carving the face

from 2x2 block (should only take one day) or Carving the Head from a 4x4x6 inch block (Will take two to three

days). Please Note: you will probably need to provide your own piece of wood for the short class projects.

Seminar cost is $50 per day


You can see more photographs of the carving projects on Dylan's website at www.oldoakenterprises.com Students

will be carving using carving stands provided by Dylan and should bring some intermediate or mallet-sized tools

and a mallet for this class; although palm tools can be very useful. Depending on the number of seminar

participants you might be able to arrange a different project with Dylan. Dylan can be contacted at 256-496-6797

or by email: [email protected] Check his website www.oldoakenterprises.com to learn more about

him and to view his work.

Seminar summary: 2 Mon-Fri seminars for $225 + blank; 1 day seminar $50 per day

mailto:[email protected]


No. Day Name Cost

11A-E Mon-Fri Relief $225 seminar + $20-$60 blank

12A-E Mon-Fri Human $225 seminar + $20-$60 blank

13A Mon Short Class $50 seminar

13B Tue Short Class $50 seminar

13C Wed Short Class $50 seminar

13D Thu Short Class $50 seminar

13E Fri Short Class $50 seminar

GREEN, DALE

CHOICE OF CARICATURE CARVINGS

Dale is offering four one day seminars from Mon thru Thu for intermediate and advanced

level. Students may choose from any of Dale’s rough-outs for their project. Projects

range in cost depending on size. There are many projects to choose from cowboys,

Santas, animals, etc. Each student will receive one on one instruction from Dale

throughout the class. Dale is a member of the Caricature Carvers of America and has

been teaching for over 15 years. Check out Dale’s website to see a complete rough-out collection. Email:

[email protected] phone: 801-503-8754 and website: dalegreenwoodcarving.com. Seminar cost

is $50 per day + rough-out $12 to $42 many at $20 to $25


Seminar Summary: 4 one day seminars $50 per day + blank cost depends on size $12 to $42

No. Day Name Cost

14A Mon Carvers Choice $50 seminar + blank

14B Tue Carvers Choice $50 seminar + blank

14C Wed Carvers Choice $50 seminar + blank

14D Thu Carvers Choice $50 seminar + blank

HALBROOK, CAROLYN

CHIP CARVING

This is a chip carving seminar for beginners, intermediate, or advanced students.

Instruction for beginner, intermediate and advanced students will be available each day,

depending on whatever each student needs. Beginners will do a practice board (included

with the class) to learn how to hold the knife and learn many basic cuts, including four

different types of rosettes. Lettering instructions are also available.

There is a very large assortment of projects to choose, from small ornaments to boxes, clocks, plates of different

sizes and many more items, both functional and decorative. These come in various skill levels, from beginner to

advanced. Classes have many group demonstrations as well as frequent one on one instructions. It is


recommended that students take two or more days for beginners and those working on larger projects. Any

student, beginner to advanced, can take any number of days and still do something different each day. My email

address is [email protected] and my website is: www.carolynsartworks.com.

I am also one of the twenty instructors on the online instructional website, www.carvinonline.com. If you have

any questions about the seminar, knives, projects, etc., please feel free to email me. Chip carving knife and a

light may be helpful. Seminar $35 per day Blanks/materials $2-$65


Seminar summary: 5 one day classes at $35 per day + blank $2-$65

No. Day Name Cost

15A Mon, Chip Carving $35/day + blank

15B Tue Chip Carving $35/day + blank

15C Wed Chip Carving $35/day + blank

15D Thu Chip Carving $35/day + blank

15E Fri Chip Carving $35/day + blank

CHRIS HAMMACK

DESIGN/ CARVE SEMINAR

Chris will be teaching a 5 day design and carve seminar. Chris has won many Caricature

Carving Awards and is known for his barfly Caricatures. Chris usually only holds this

seminar annually at his home in Stephenville so you have a special opportunity to take this

design seminar. Cost is $400 and Chris will supply all the wood. This is a great opportunity

to advance to the next level from carving Roughouts to learn how to design your own

projects, draw your own patterns, and then carve those patterns. You may contact Chris if

you have any questions at [email protected] or by phone 254-485-0668.

Skill Level: IA Max 8 Students

Seminar summary: 5 day design class cost $400 including wood.

No Day Name Cost

16A-E Mon-Fri Design/Carve $400 including wood


DON HARTT

FANCY WALKING CANES

Don will be teaching 5, one day seminars. You will learn how to put on a fancy pattern, carve

and finish a cane. The student can schedule from one to five days. Some of the patterns can be

completed in two to three days, except for the complicated patterns which take a day or two

longer. Extra blanks, with or without patterns are available for sale.

Tools required include: carving knives, and gouges. Bring your woodburner if you plan to use

it on your cane. A background tool is available for $15. Visit Don’s website to see finished canes, blanks and

various patterns at: www.donharttcanes.com. Email Don at: [email protected]. Blanks run $65 to $90.

Skill Level: BIA, Max 12 students Visit Don’s website to see finished canes, blanks and various patterns at: www.donharttcanes.com. Email Don

at: [email protected].

Seminar summary: seminar cost of $35 +$65 to $90 for blank

No. Day Name Cost

17A Mon Fancy Canes $35/day + blank

17B Tue Fancy Canes $35/day + blank

17C Wed Fancy Canes $35/day + blank

17D Thu Fancy Canes $35/day + blank

17E Fri Fancy Canes $35/day + blank

HOWARD, CHRIS

WOOD SPIRITS, NATIVE AMERICANS & WOMEN

IN COTTONWOOD BARK OR BASSWOOD

Chris is offering 5 one day classes of instruction, using hand tools. Students are

invited to choose from a variety of realistic bust rough-outs in Basswood, or start

from Cottonwood Bark (other woods available upon request.) Students will be taken

through the major steps used in creating a realistic human bust. Subjects included

both woman and man Native Americans, and Wood Spirits.

Although students are welcome to sign up for a single day for a rough-out, they can expect to complete all major

details such as laying out the face, eyes, nose and mouth within three days, although some detailing may be left

to finish on own such as completing the texture on hair. Cottonwood Bark pieces should be done within one day.

Seminar cost is $45 a day, Blanks/material cost $40 to $50. Skill Level: BIA, Max 12 students

Seminar summary: seminar $45 per day + $40-$50 for roughout

No. Day Name Cost

18A Mon Carving, student selection $45/day + blank


18B Tue Carving, student selection $45/day + blank

18C Wed Carving, student selection $45/day + blank

18D Thu Carving, student selection $45/day + blank

18E Fri Carving, student selection $45/day + blank

MARTIN, STU

CARVING A REALISTIC HUMAN

Stu is offering 2, two day seminars, each will involve carving a realistic human face from his

vast selection of over 50 pieces. The selection includes Indians, Mountain Men, Civil War

Soldiers, Sea Captains and Santas.

Normal hand tools are required, bringing a light and cord is suggested. Stu works one on one

with his students and to see Stu’s work visit his website at: www.stumartin.com or see him teaching at:

www.carvinonline.com. His email is: [email protected]. The two day seminar fee is $120. Blanks run from

$16 to $39

Stu requires a $25 deposit at time of registration. The registration and deposit must be received by March 1, 2017.

The deposit will be subtracted from the $120 seminar fee.


Seminar summary: $25 deposit required to secure your spot in the seminar.

No. Day Name Cost

19AB Mon, Tue Realistic Face $120 seminar + blank

19CD Wed, Thu Realistic Face $120 seminar + blank


MENKE, DONNA

WREN

We will make a wren from Donna’s blank in this class in 5 days, Mon thru Fri. We will rough

out the bird, refine the shape, add carved details, wood burn, and paint in a realistic manner.

Please bring your hand tools and wood burner with skew tip. The wren kit with blank, glass

eyes, and pewter legs will be provided along with adhesives, abrasives and painting supplies.

Everyone will take home a completely finished wren. Donna’s website is www.woodworks-

by-donna.com and you may contact her with questions at [email protected] Cost $250 and

includes the wren kit, all adhesives, abrasives and painting supplies.

Skill Level IA Max 5

Seminar summary: Seminars $250 blanks, paints and materials included

No. Day Name Cost

20A-E Mon-Fri Wren $250 includes wren kit

MOORE, PAT

MOORE ROUGHOUT CHOICE

Pat will teach 5 one day seminars Mon-Fri for $50 per day and roughout for $10 to $70. Choose

from over 150 different roughouts (or call ahead to make sure Randy brings your favorite)

check out our website at www.roughouts.com. Pat will help you carve any part of the anatomy

you struggle with, Face, Eyes and nose, Happy vs Sad, hair, fur, folds of the clothing, etc. She

uses “Hand and Palm Tools” only. No Power. Bring a carving glove and a light if you like.

She is looking forward to improving your carvings in 2017


Seminar summary: 5 one day seminars $50 +$10 to $70 for roughout

No. Day Name Cost

21A Mon Moore roughout choice $50 + materials + $10-$70 roughout

21B Tue Moore roughout choice $50 + materials + $10-$70 roughout

21C Wed Moore roughout choice $50 + materials + $10-$70 roughout

21D Thu Moore roughout choice $50 + materials + $10-$70 roughout

21E Fri Moore roughout choice $50 + materials + $10-$70 roughout


NELSON, JON

Carvers pick of Jon Nelson’s CARICATURES

Jon will teach 4, one-day seminars on Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri. Project for each seminar will

be a choice of approx. 35 of Jon’s original roughouts from Santas to cowboys, gnomes to

Vikings, and snowmen to firemen. To see examples of them, go to

www.jonnelsonwoodcarving.com for questions you may email: [email protected] Please

bring sharp tools, bench knife, pencil, 6” ruler, assorted small V-tools, gouges, and

Dockyard micro gouges if you have them. Cost is $55 seminar per day + roughout of $10

to $27

Skill Level: B (with some experience) IA, Max 10 students

Seminar summary: $55 a day, roughout/materials cost $10 - $27

No. Day Name Cost

22A Mon Caricature roughout choice $55 + $10-$27 roughout

22B Tue Caricature roughout choice $55 + $10-$27 roughout

22D Thu Caricature roughout choice $55 + $10-$27 roughout

22E Fri Caricature roughout choice $55 + $10-$27 roughout

PERKINS, JOE

ANGEL ORNAMENT

Joe Perkins is offering 2- two day seminars starting on Mon, and Wed for a cost of $35 seminar

+ $5 to $10 for materials. The ornament will be from a band saw blank 5” tall by 3” wide. The

carver can pick from three versions, each consisting of two pieces with enough wood for each

carver to incorporate some of their own design. Two are in basswood, the stylized blanks from

butternut and basswood are slightly higher in cost.

Furnished supplies: bench hook, mat and please bring regular hand tools, a 1” #3 or #5 helpful but have loaner.

You may contact Joe by email: [email protected] or by phone 281-476-0050.


Seminar summary: 2-2day seminar $35 + $5-$10 material cost

No. Day Name Cost

23AB Mon, Tue Angel Ornament $35 seminar, material $5 to $10

23CD Wed, Thu Angel Ornament $35 seminar, material $5 to $10


RICHERT, WANDA

SHALLOW RELIEF OR INTAGLIO

Wanda will teach a three day relief or intaglio seminar at a cost of $90 includes the wood,

paint and the patterns. The three day class will be a good time frame to complete the projects.

The students may bring a pattern they have and want to carve, (to be Okayed by instructor).

It must fit on a board app. 8”x14” or 8”x16” with bark on the 8” sides. They need to bring a

light, hook blade knife, or thin blade knife, a 1” or ¾” #3 gouge (Denny type tools are good),

a 1/4” #3 gouge, a skew, as well as other hand tools. Please bring paint brushes.

Students may e-mail Wanda at [email protected] for any information needed.


Seminar summary: 3 day seminar $90 including materials

No. Day Name Cost

24A-C Mon-Wed Relief or Intaglio $90 seminar, blank & materials included

RUCKER, PATTY & ADAIR

WOODBURNING, CARVING & PAINTING SANTAS

CARVING & PAINTING A SANTA WITH ADAIR AND PATTY

Patty and Adair are again teaming up for a unique carving and painting experience. This will

be a full week with them. Choosing from their Santa roughouts, you will carve with Adair for

three days, then paint the Santa with Patty for two days. The Ruckers will provide all the painting

supplies. Bring a light for painting.

Cost of the 5 day seminar is $175 + blanks run $21 to $38,

Skill Level: BIA Max 10

25A-E Mon-Fri Carve and Paint a Santa (Adair & Patty) $175 Seminar + blank

WOODBURNING WITH PATTY

Patty is offering a one to three day woodburning seminar using a soft shading technique to obtain a photo realistic

image. However, any style of woodburning is welcome. You will need to bring your woodburner, tips and a light.

Patty has art seminars at: www.carvinonline.com. Student may select from one to three days.

Skill Level: BIA Max 10

26A Mon Woodburning (Patty) Cost $35/day

26B Tue Woodburning (Patty) Cost $35/day

26C Wed Woodburning (Patty) Cost $35/day

CARVING A SANTA WITH ADAIR

Adair will teach two, 1 day seminars carving a Santa of your choice from his roughouts on Thursday and

Friday. Student may select one or both days. Standard hand tools/gouges and a knife are required. Cost of seminar

is $35 a day + blanks at $21 - $38.


27D Thu Carving a Santa (Adair) $35/day + blank

27E Fri Carving a Santa (Adair) $35/day + blank

Check out their work at: www.christmascarvingsetc.com.


Seminar summary: 5 day seminar $175 + roughout; woodburning seminar $35 day; 1 day carving $35 per day +

roughout

No Day Name Cost

25AE Mon-Fri, Carve and Paint a Santa (Adair & Patty) $175 seminar + blank No Day Name Cost _

26A Mon Woodburning (Patty) $35/day

26B Tue Woodburning (Patty) $35/day

26C Wed Woodburning (Patty) $35/day

27D Thu Carve a Santa (Adair) $35/day + blank

27E Fri Carve a Santa (Adair) $35/ day + blank

SARFF, TOM

BASIC CARVING & A COWBOY BUST - BASIC CARVING (for beginners)

Tom will teach his basic, two day, beginning Carving seminar on Monday and Tuesday. This is

a super seminar, and a must, if you are just getting started in carving or have carved for only a

short time. Tom will teach you the basics and help you do several small projects. He asks that

you bring a knife and a glove if you have one or bring what you have. Tom will loan you the

tools you need. Bring paper and pencil to take notes. For those first-time carvers and a new Guild

member ONLY, the Guild will pay for this seminar. Blanks are provided.

28AB Mon, Tue Basic carving $15 seminar, blank included


COWBOY BUST (faces for beginners)

Tom will teach a two day seminar on Wednesday and Thursday of a Cowboy Bust (Caricature). Tom will help

you do basic face setup, eyes, ears, nose and mouth. Tom asks that you bring all the carving tools you have. You

can borrow tools from Tom. The blank will be provided. Don’t be fooled by the cost, this is an excellent seminar.

28CD Wed, Thu Cowboy bust $15 seminar, blank included


Seminar summary: 2- 2 day seminars for beginners for $15 blanks included

No. Day Name Cost

28AB Mon, Tue Basic Carving $15 seminar, blank included

28CD Wed, Thu Cowboy Bust $15 seminar, blank included


SEURKAMP, HARRY

ANIMAL BOTTLE STOPPERS

Harry will be teaching three one day seminars of animal bottle stoppers at a cost of $35 per

day + $15. Student’s choice of Rum Parrot, Beer Basset and Boozer Bear will straddle a

bottle and their muzzle or beak serve as the stopper. Please bring your own bottle for sizing.

The carvings are caricatures. You may e-mail Harry at [email protected] and include

your phone number Skill Level: BIA, Max 12 students

Seminar summary: $ 35 per day + $15 material cost

No. Day Name Cost

29A Mon Animal bottle stopper $35 seminar + $15 material

29B Tue Animal bottle stopper $35 seminar + $15 material

29C Wed Animal bottle stopper $35 seminar + $15 material

STETSON, DAVE

CARICATURE CARVING-ALL NEW PROJECTS, FIGURES & SANTA

Dave will be teaching a three day seminar Mon to Wed for $ 135 seminar cost + $15 to $35

material cost. You will have your choice of all new projects which include new figures and

Santas.

No special tools are required; just make sure your hand tools are really sharp. Dave's

website is: www.stetsoncarving.com and he is an online instructor at:

www.carvinonline.com. Contact Dave at: [email protected], or at 480-216-9795


CARICTURE HEADS, EXPRESSIONS & SANTA ORNAMENTS

Dave will be offering a two day class on Thu and Fri for a cost of $90+ material cost of $5 to $15. Dave will be

offering all new projects and two days will allow students to carve 2 or more projects.

No special tools are required; just make sure your hand tools are really sharp. Dave’s website is:

www.stetsoncarving.com and he is an online instructor at: www.carvinonline.com. Contact Dave at:

[email protected] or at 480-216-9795.

Skill Level: BIA, Max 12

http://www.carvinonline.com/


Seminar summary: 3 day seminar $135 +$15-$35 material; 2 day seminar $90 + $5-$15 material cost.

No. Day Name Cost

30A-C Mon-Wed Caricature Figures $135 + $15 to $35 material

30DE Thu-Fri Heads, Santa ornament $90+ $5 to $15 materials

TEASDALE, HERB

CARICTURES & REALISTIC CARVING OF ANIMALS OR PEOPLE

Herb is offering a little of everything. The student has several options and can select from

Santas, Caricature animals and Realistic animals. Also available are realistic projects such

as a Bear, a Ram and a Santa. Just hand tools are required, but bring your woodburner. Herb

will supply the paint. Seminar is $40 per day with Blank/material cost are from $20 to $50.

Select from 1 to 5 days. Most projects will take at least 3 – 4 days to complete, 5 days are

recommended. Herb maybe contacted at: [email protected].


Seminar summary: 5 one day seminars for $40 per day + $20 to $50 for roughout

No. Day Name Cost

31A Mon Student choice $40 a day, + blank/materials

31B Tue Student choice $40 a day, + blank/materials

31C Wed Student choice $40 a day, + blank/materials

31D Thu Student choice $40 a day, + blank/materials

31E Fri Student choice $40 a day, + blank/materials

*****************************POWER CARVING SEMINAR****************************

BILL KILLIAN

8 INCH LARGE MOUTH BASS WITH GILLS FLARED & MOUTH OPEN

Bill is offering 5 days of instruction using power-carvers starting on Mon. 8-inch Large Mouth

Bass with gills flared and mouth open. The head will be cut off and gill plates inserted. The

head will be attached and the fish finished. Habitat and placement of the fish discussed. If time

allows painting will be instructed. Cut out of fish, fins, and gill plates will be furnished. This is

a power carving project. Bring your tools and dust collection device (must be approved). Bring

your brushes or air brush if you plan to paint. Paint will be furnished. Due to the detail work on

this project painting may not be possible. For questions you may contact Bill at [email protected] or by phone

254-744-9732 Seminar $175 + 25 for blank/material.



Seminar Summary: 5 days seminars $175 + $25 for materials

No Day Name Cost______________

32A-E Mon-Fri 8” Large Mouth Bass $175 + $25 blank/material

VAUGHN, GEORGE

CARVE A SMALL MOUTH BASS ALSO KNOWN AS BROWNIE

In this five day seminar Mon-Fri, George is teaching a Small Mouth Bass, also known as a

Brownie or a Bronze Back. This will be the class project this year. The fish will have a slightly

open mouth. and be roughly 14” in length. Bases will be available for purchase. Blanks will be

in basswood, if you wish to have one in butternut please let George know after you register.

Questions contact George Vaughn 432-553-5996. This seminar is for the Intermediate and

Advance carver.

The seminar cost is $175 blank/material cost is $30 - $35 and includes the blank, eyes, epoxy, paint, airbrush and

pattern. Please bring Foredom or Dremel, micro motor, dust collector, various burs and light.

George may be contacted at: [email protected] or 432-553-5996.


RAINBOW TROUT WALL HANGING

In this five day seminar Mon-Fri, George is teaching a Rainbow Trout Wall Hanging. Want to try fish carving,

then this will be a great class for you to start with. The trout will be 14 to 15 inches long and will be mounted on

a background board suitable for a wall hanging. You can carve it in a rustic style with hand tools, or carve it out

with power tools and detail it completely. You may contact George at: [email protected] Cost is $175

+ $30 to $35 materials. Skill Level: BIA Max 8 students

Seminar summary: 2- 5 day seminar for $175 + $30-$35 materials

No. Day Name _____ Cost_______________ __

33A-E Mon-Fri Small Mouth Bass $175 seminar, + blank/materials

34A-E Mon-Fri Rainbow Trout Hanging $175 seminar + blank/materials

********NON CARVING INSTRUCTORS********

JEAN WHARTON

101 GOURD BASICS

Jean is offering a two day seminar on Mon and Tue on Gourds 101 basics for a cost of $80 +

$15 materials. Clean, sand, and seal inside of a canteen gourd. Prepare for dream catcher on

outside of gourd. Trace pattern provided (optional student provided 6-7-inch pattern) for wood

burning. Weave dream catcher, wood burn pattern. Apply water based ink dyes and apply

gourd finishes. You may contact Jean with questions at: [email protected] or by phone at:

214-549-5518 Skill Level: B; Max 8 students


Seminar summary: 2 day seminar for $80 + $15 materials cost

No. Day Name Cost___________________

35AB Mon, Tue 101 Gourd Basics $80 seminar + $15 materials

DON’T FORGET – Go to the Texas Woodcarvers Guild website for

up-to-date changes, cancellations and news


2017 Texas State Championship Show Registration Form (You must be a member of the TWG to participate)

Electronic Registration is available and preferred (see Website)

Access the Guild Website (http texaswoodcarversguild.com:// www.)

If you are unable to register online -- Complete the form below (Please Print) and mail to:

Alan Heuston 3899 County Road 704 Brazoria, Texas 77422 - 7453

Show is held at Cleburne Conference Center, Cleburne, Texas

All Show Tables are 6' x 30".Two Classes of tables are available “Exhibition” and “Club”

Exhibition Tables are $30 each and Show Entries coming from these tables are at no charge

Club Tables are no-charge for first table and $30 for each additional table

Show entries coming from Club Tables are $5.00 per entry (see Show Rules for additional information)

TWG Show Set-up is Friday (March 31) approximately 12:00 – 8:00 PM and Saturday 7:00 – 9:00 AM

Questions can be directed to Jon Zubkus - Show Chairman Phone: 512-793-2501

Email: [email protected]

Name______________________________

Address_______________________________ City_______________________ State_______ Zip_________

Phone_______________________ Email_____________________

Make Checks payable to TWG

Number of Exhibition Tables Needed @ $30 each ___________

Number of Club Tables required (first is free, additional @$30) ___________

Total enclosed______________

Registration must be received by March 15, 2017

SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED ON ENTRY FORM AND INDICATES PARTY AGREES TO TWG SHOW

RULES AND AGREES THAT ANY REPRESENTATIVE OF TWG, IT'S OFFICERS, BOARD OF

DIRECTORS, TWG MEMBERS OR CLEBURNE CONFERENCE CENTER OR IT’S EMPLOYEES

WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, OR INJURY OCCURRING

DURING THE TEXAS WOODCARVERS GUILD'S TEXAS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW. BY MY

SIGNATURE, I AGREE THE TEXAS WOODCARVERS GUILD MAY USE PHOTOS OF ME AND MY

PRODUCTS WITH OR WITHOUT MY NAME AND USE THOSE FOR ANY LAWFUL PURPOSE

INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PUBLICATION, ADVERTISING, AND WEB CONTENT.

Signature_______________________________


USPS MAIL IN REGISTRATION -2017 SPRING ROUND-UP Check in March 31 to April 2nd

SPECIAL SHOW SEMINARS April 1st and 2nd WEEKLY SEMINARS: April 3rd to 7th

Name of Carver_____________________________________________________________________

Name for Additional Badge, if attending (full name) ________________________________________

Address_________________________________ City _________________ State ____ Zip _________

Phone ______________________________ Membership: Current _____ Renewing _____ New _____

E-mail (for confirmation) ______________________________________________________________

TWG Affiliated Home Club, if requesting a free table ______________________________________

Seminar Fees are paid to the Instructor at the start of each Seminar.

Enter a Seminar Number for your First, & Second Choice for each Day You Plan to Attend.

Day Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

First choice

Second choice

Include with this Form, Your Registration Fee, Dues (if due), Banquet Tickets order/fee, and Show table

order/fee and the Stu Martin Deposit only if you are taking the Martin seminar or Dylan Goodson Deposit

YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF TWG AND REGISTERED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT.

Mail to:

Alan Heuston

3899 County Rd. 704

Brazoria, Texas 77422-7453

For free affiliated club table email

Alan

[email protected]

Family Registration $20.00

($25.00 at the Door) $20.00

Family Dues $20.00 a Year

Banquet Tickets $15.00 each

X number desired

Exhibitor Show tables $30 each,

Club table 1st free, additional $30 ea.

DEPOSIT FOR STU MARTIN

SEMINAR $25 - DEPOSIT FOR

DYLAN GOODSON $50

Total Enclosed

Make Check Payable to TWG

Check #

TEXAS WOODCARVERS GUILD RELEASE

In consideration for being able to participate in Texas Woodcarvers Guild sponsored events and activities,

the named registrant(s) agree to hold harmless the Texas Woodcarvers Guild Board members, the

Cleburne Conference Center and employees from any and all claims for loss, damage or injury to property

or person, for any cause whatsoever occurring during an event. Registrant acknowledges and assumes

responsibility for any minor in his/her care. By applying, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the

terms of participation. I agree the Texas Woodcarvers Guild may use photographs of me and my products

with or without my name and use those for any lawful purpose including but not limited to publication,

advertising and web content.

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