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Whittle Bits and PiecesMid-Wisconsin Chippers Newsletter for August-September 2019
Website: http://midwisconsinchippers.weebly.com/
Club President : Tim Gosz
Vice-President: Keith MelzerTreasurer: Bill TuchschererSecretary: Cedric Richeson
Annual Show Director: Paul Wolters
Mid-Wisconsin Chippers Woodcarving Club (MWC) Board
Barb Behm Lee Belanger Gene BengelSteve Binder Dick Krummick Rodney MantheyChris Rigotti plus the Officers
Next Club Meeting is Sunday August 25th - Mark Your Calendars!
Our meeting dates for the 2019-2020 club year:
Look Inside for: Woodcarving Events; Lots of Show Photos; Classes; Places to Carve, Future Show Dates & More!
The Chippers Club logo: "The carver on the stool"
was created by Bob Yancey MWC Club President
from 1984 - 1985.
Welcome to New Club Members! Tom Kautz, Debbie Storlie & Tom Taylor!
2019: August 25; October 6, November 3, December 8, 2019 (Christmas & Holiday Potluck)2020: January 5, February 2, March 1, April 5, May 3 (Show), May 10, 2020
Club meets at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1140 Tullar Road, Neenah (by Neenah High School) on the first Sunday of each month September to May (except as noted above).Meetings are at 1:30 p.m. (except our December potluck with a noon setup & lunch at 1:00 p.m.)Board meetings are at 12:30 p.m. (No Board meeting in December.)
The Mid-WIsconsin Chippers 46th Annual Show, Competition & Sale is Sunday, May 3, 2020.
The Club Program Committee and Board welcomes presentations, demonstrations, activities & events for our 2018-2019 club year.
Please give us your ideas! Whether you want to do a demonstration or tour or know of a class, teacher, or have another suggestion, jot a note or send an e-mail to a Board member or Officer.
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Membership- Over the past year, many new members have joined the club. Re-enforcing our club identity as the Mid-Wisconsin Chippers, our 17 new club members come from Appleton, Brown Deer, Eldorado, Greenfield, Greenleaf, Milton, Oshkosh (9), Ripon, and Wisconsin Rapids. They are introduced to our club in a variety of ways. For example, they learn about our club from our website, club classes, the Annual Show as well as Kruegers Carving Day, various area Senior Center classes, and most importantly from personal contact. Our current club membership is 80.MWC Club Table at Stevens Point
The Chippers will have a Club Table at the September 21st & 22nd Wisconsin River Woodcarving Show in Stevens Point. The Wisconsin River Woodcarvers Club allows 6 entries for judging per club table so that translates to 1 entry each for 6 Chippers Club members. If fewer than 6 sign up, the remaining entries may be filled by others.Works to be judged must remain at the show for both days and the table must be staffed on both days. Contact Jack Kumm at [email protected] if you are interested submitting a work to be judged or in staffing the table. Preference will be given to carvers who can help staff the table on at least one day. There are club members interested in submitting more than one carving, please contact Jack soon so table arrangements can be finalized.Oshkosh Public Museum - Woodcarving Techniques & Handcarving DemonstrationMark your calendar! On Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 1-3 pm, there will be a carving demonstration by Mid-Wis. Chipper Gene Bengel. Gene will have a presentation on woodcarving of birds, fish, and caricatures at the Oshkosh Public Museum, 1331 Algoma, Blvd., Oshkosh, Wisconsin. General Admission. More info at oshkoshmuseum.org.
New Club Webmaster Needed - Marge B. stepped down as the Chippers Webmaster. Gene acknowledged Marge B. for building our club website into the envy of Wisconsin clubs. Our website is widely read and many club members access our newsletter, forms and event information through it. The club needs a computer savvy person to administer it. Content is generated by Officers and the webmaster is responsible for posting and layout. Our web host is Weebly and that has worked out well. Marge has left detailed instructions for maintaining the site. If you are interested in keeping our website up to date, please contact Tim Gosz at [email protected].
Birch Art Gallery & Classes is opening soon in Oshkosh. Club member Barb Schneider is an art teacher with over 34 years experience. She will offer classes including stain glass art. Her gallery will feature consignment sales of artist's carvings. Barb is looking for artists that have 3D work such as wood carvings, baskets, and much more. If you might be interested in displaying and selling some of your art work, please contact Barb at 920-479-6011, leave a message if she is not there. Her opening is expected soon as Oregon street construction is nearly complete. Barb also plans to offer snacks & tea. Birch Art Gallery is at 1677 Oregon Street, Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Winchester Historical Society - On June 6th Barb Behm delivered a presentation on her carvings and her father's violin making to about 37 people. Barb also discussed the Chippers Club & Show and handed out flyers for the 2020 show.
Chippers at the 2019 Sheboygan Kettle Karvers Show!
Kettle Karvers hosted their 29th annual woodcarving show and competition, Artistry in Wood, on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The event was attended by several Chippers. Bill Wright demonstrated carving bird feathers. Bob Doepker won two blue ribbons in Group for his fan carving of two ladies with parasols and birds, and for his bark carving of two houses connected by a bridge. Keith Melzer also took two blues for his songbird "robin at bath" and for his 1/2 size barn owl in birds of prey. Jack Kumm won a red ribbon in novice class for his Golden Eagle woodburning. Club members Jim Craig & Gene Bengel were also exhibitors.
Bob Doepker's Advanced Blue Ribbon Fan Carving
Bob Doepker's blue ribbon bark carving. Jack Kumm's Golden Eagle Keith's blue ribbon barn owl
Keith Melzer's Advanced Blue Ribbon Songbird
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Denny Neubauer Class News
Pat Pelkey Talks Parkinson's & Wood CarvingPatrick Pelkey from New London, gave a talk this past June at the VNA about his Parkinson Disease and how he became involved with wood carving to help relieve his everyday tremors along with his daily medication. It was a very interesting program and about two dozen people attended. Patrick is also a Volunteer Facilitator at ( Neuroscience Group) off American Drive, Neenah and at the Waupaca (Senior Center). If you have any questions about Parkinson Disease for Patrick, you may contact him at 920 538-0144 or by email, at: [email protected].
Following the May Show, Denny Neubauer held three one day classes in Oshkosh on forging, sharpening and carving miniature caricatures. Forging was fun. The sharpening class was completely full and all kinds of equipment was being used. Denny's miniatures are incredible!
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May Club Report
The May meeting was the last date for the free Bird Carver patch offer for early dues renewal. We had 28 members early renew over the early renewal offer period which covered the Show date and both the April and May meetings. There were also 10 patches delivered under last year's special offer and 5 additional patches were sold.
We had one new member join at the show plus two more in May. A show survey was distributed to members at the May meeting, results below in the 45th Annual Show Report.
Following Show 'N Tell, Paul Wolters presented a slide show on the history of the club. Harvey Jorgenson (R) was a club founding member and first President of the Mid-Wis. Chippers.
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9th Annual Oshkosh Bird Fest - On Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Menominee Park, Oshkosh, Wisconsin John Goheen, Jack & Norma Kumm, Paul Wolters and Gene Bengel participated in Bird Fest on a sunny day. Kids and adults really enjoyed seeing all the bird related carvings and woodburnings. It was a great opportunity to inform bird lovers about our club and show. In 2020, the Oshkosh Bird Fest will be May 2nd, the Saturday just before our show. Fest will be May 2nd, the Saturday just before our show.
President Gene Bengel opened our meeting on May 12th with 40 members and visitors in attendance. Gene thanked people for the club's 45th Annual Show held on May 5th. Gene also had a recap of Bird Fest and the Sheyboygan Kettle Karvers Show. The Treasurer's report followed.
Show 'N Tell
Birds, fish, people, and a garden gnome. We enjoy an abundance of talented artists and craftsmen.
Chuck Butzlaff shows his 1/2 size Barn Owl from The Christensen & Melzer class.
Dick Krummick shows two carvings he made in Gene Bengel classes. The otter is a Betsy Popp pattern and the Gnome is a Lyle Krause pattern.
Cecelia Hamilton created this colored woodburning of a pair of chickadees.
Show 'n Tell
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May Show 'N Tell continued
Scott Butler carved two lighthouses begun in Lee Belanger's bark carving class.
Dave Wirth carved the above fish plaque for donation to a fishing contest. Dave also showed a catfish and perch that he carved.
John Newman carved his blue ribbon winning Killdeer at the Oshkosh Senior Center in a class taught by Dick Christensen and Keith Melzer.John's Cape May Warbler was carved in a Josh Guge class.
Irene Petrick woodburned a horse drawn Stage Coach with a barbed wire border using stippling. She burned it on an old weasel fur trapping stretching board.
Barb Behm shows her very detailed bark carved tree house.
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May Show 'N Tell continued
Jerry Bitter (R) finished his three owlets first begun in Betsy Popp's class. Jerry also showed his half size Barn Owl.
Mike Rammer (L) shows off his feigning Killdeer.
August Chippers Board Meeting The Board met and discussed the 2019 show and future shows as well as other club business.
2021 47th Annual ShowThe response to our new venue at the Oshkosh Convention Center (OCC) was overwhelmingly positive. The Board voted to enter into a contract to secure OCC for our show site in 2021. Our 46th Annual show in 2020 is already scheduled for the Oshkosh Convention Center on May 3, 2020.
Show FeesRaising table fees and admission prices were also discussed. Table fees will remain the same as for 2019 with Member tables fees being $15, nonmember $20, and club fees $25 until January 1 when they will increase $5; commercial tables will remain at $30. This is the same fee structure as for the 2019 show. A decision to raise table fees by $5 for the 2021 show was deferred for future consideration. Admission prices were raised to $4 for the 2020 show, children under 12 are free.
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45th Annual Mid-Wis. Chippers Woodcarving Show Report Carving Competition
...and the Winners are......
The Best of Class Winners:
For Novice Class - Charlie Johnson for his woodburning "Going Home".
For Intermediate Class - Steve Binder for his mallet & chisel carving of an Indian bust.
For Open Class - Barb Behm for her treehouse cottonwood bark carving.
For Masters - Don Bent for his group of two horses.
The Best of Show Winner was Don Bent for his Pair of Horses on Rocks.
The following people won blue ribbons:
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Barb Behm -open Treehouse (Bark Carving)Don Bent -masters Pair of Horses on Rocks (Group)Steve Binder -intermediate Indian Bust (Human)Kathy Brehm -novice Mountain Man (Human)Jeff Breier -masters Black Duck Mallard Hybrid (Waterfowl) & Snake (Stylized)Charles Butzlaff -intermediate Barn Owl (Birds of Prey)Ray Claussen -open Carolina Wren (Song Bird) & Ruffed Grouse (Game Bird)Bob Doepker -masters Two Houses with Bridge (Bark Carving)Lawrence Durnil -masters European Bee Eater (All Other Birds)John Gehrman -novice Mountain Cabin on Lake (Relief)Cecelia Hamilton -novice Pair of Chickadees (Pyrography with Color)Peggy Holzknecht -open Black Labrador (Mammal)Charlie Johnson -novice "A Cross to Bear" (Pyrography) & "Going Home" (Pyrography w/ Color).Rosemary Kautz -intermediate Mr. & Mrs. Claus & Pilgrims (Group) & African Scene (Pyrography)Thomas Kautz -open Trout (Stylized)Dick Krummick -novice Sea Otter (Marine Mammal) & Gnome (Mythical)Jerry Lindow -intermediate Butternut Mallard (Waterfowl)Keith Melzer -masters Robin (Song Bird)Harold Mohr -masters Muskellunge (Fish)John Newman -intermediate Killdeer (Shore Bird) & Cape May Warbler (Song bird)Nancy Nieto -intermediate Eagle (Intarsia)Betsy Popp -masters Pygmy Owl (Birds of Prey) & Wildlife (Pyrography with Color)Mike Rammer -open Killdeer (Shore Bird)Bill Sarnowski -intermediateRope & Basketweave Cane (Carved Canes)Joe Seidel -open Coopers Hawk (Birds of Prey) & Greater Roadrunner (All Other Birds)Herman Sporleder -masters Dragon (Mythical)Jerry Stremkowski -novice Bear (Mammal)Bill Tuchscherer -masters Brett Favre (Pyrography)Dave Vande Voort Shoveler Duck (Waterfowl), Eastern Bluebird (Song Bird), Bald Eagle (Birds of Prey)Dave Wirth -intermediate Catfish (Fish)Greg Wirtz -masters Floral (Misc.) & Santa (Santas)
45th Annual Mid-Wis. Chippers Woodcarving Show, Sale & Competition - May 5, 2019
BEST OF SHOW - DON BENT
Don Bent of New London Wisconsin started out chain saw carving in 2001 and took up other carving tools later. His pair of horses is carved in butternut as was his other red ribbon entry in the same category for Horse with Rider. Below you can see Don with one his live models for the carving.
Photographs by Paul Wolters
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In all there were 42 people (31% increase) who entered a total of 104 woodcarvings (double 2018). 10 people competed in the Novice Class with 25 carvings entered; 10 people in Intermediate Class with 23 carvings competing; 6 people in Open Class with 17 carvings competing; and 15 people in the Masters Class with 39 carvings competing.No youth entered this year.
There were entries in all categories except Gourds and Amphibians/Reptiles.Our new category of Pyrography with Color had 8 pieces entered by 7 different people.Our club has six bird categories which accounted for a third of all carvings entered. The mammal category had the most entrants (11) with bears being the most common subject matter.
45th Annual Mid-Wis. Chippers Woodcarving Show, Sale & Competition - May 5, 2019
The Best of Class Winners:
For Novice Class - Charlie Johnson for his woodburning "Going Home"
For Intermediate Class - Steve Binder for his mallet & chisel carving of an Indian bust.
For Open Class - Barb Behm for her treehouse bark carving.
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Coopers Hawk & Roadrunner by Joe Seidel. Ruffed Grouse & Carolina Wren by Ray Claussen.
European Bee Eater by
Lawrence Durnil.
45th Annual Mid-Wis. Chippers Woodcarving Show, Sale & Competition - May 5, 2019
Over a third of the show carvings were entered in Bird categories. And other categories had bird subjects too. As our feathered friends prepare for winter, here are few Blue Ribbon winning Birds.
This trio, Bald Eagle, Eastern Bluebird and Shoveler Duck, were all carved by Dave Vande Voordt.
Intarsia Bald Eagle by Nancy NietoButternut Mallard by Jerry Lindow
Carolina Wren by
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********************************************************************************************* The Mid-Wis-Chippers Club website has current information, forms, articles, and
photographs from club events and meetings. Go to: https://midwisconsinchippers.weebly.com ****************************************************************************
The 45th Annual Show, Sale & Competition was an enjoyable time for all participants. There are hundreds of details to putting on our annual event. Show planning begins even before the previous show ends (we secured the site for our 2020 show in 2018)!Here are many of the people responsible for the 45th Show! (Please let me know who I missed!)
Show Director - Paul WoltersMaster of Ceremonies & Announcements - Gene Bengel
Pre-show Exhibitor & Vendor Table Registration - Paul Wolters Judging Committee Chairman - Chris Rigotti
Judges - Lee Belanger, Gene Bengel, Keith Melzer, Pat PelkeyRecorders - Steve Binder, Cedric Richeson
Judging Registration - Jerry Paulik, Hugo Paulik, Bob Gehr, Peggy HolzknechtJudging Runners - Barb Behm, John Brad, Dick Krummick, Diane Saladin
Ribbon Committee - Peggy Holzknecht, Diana HansederShow Photographer & Judges Lunch - Paul Wolters
Show Registration - Tim Golz, John Brad, Cecelia Hamilton, Diana Hanseder, Cedric RichesonAdmissions -Jerry Bitter, Janet Belanger, Shirley Doepker, Chuck Butzlaff, John Goheen, Mary
Liebhauser, Dave Wirth, Kathy Tuchscherer, Dave Wirth, Carol WrightRaffle Prize Receipts, Name Tags, and Delivery - Paul Wolters
Raffle Ticket Sales - Diane Curtis, ????Raffle Drawing - Rodney Manthey, Paul Wolters, Tim Golz, Gene Bengel, Scott Wiesender
Raffle Prize Donors - Colwood, Chip Chats, Bergstrom Automotive, Oshkosh Convention Center, Waupaca Carving Club, Maxine Foster Family, Dave Bartels, Kautz Karving,
Betsy Popp, Jerry Lindow, Gene Bengel, David & Sally Nye (Fan Carver's World), Bill Tuchscherer, Barb Behm, Jerry Paulik, Cedric & Emily Richeson, Keith Melzer, Chris & Kathy Rigotti,
Cal Belmore, Dave Wirth, Jim Plier, Steve Binder, Peggy Holzknecht, Jim Goheen, Bob Doepker, Paul Wolters, Irene Petrik, Rodney Manthey, Bill Wright, Tony Resop, Anonymous, Pat Pelkey, John
Goheen, Jerry Bitter, Harold Mohr, Nancy Nieto & I hope I didn't miss anyone.Raffle Prize Solicitation & Thank You Letters - Gene Bengel
Friendship Cane Assembly - Bill TuchschererFriendship Cane Carvings - Irene Petrik, Bill Wright, Barb Behm, Scott Butler, Chuck Butzlaff,
Duane Foote, Bill Tuchscherer, Don Weyenberg, Gene Bengel, John Goheen, Keith Melzer & a whole bunch more people!
MWC Club Table - Norma & Jack Kumm, Dick Krummick, Bob DayEarly Dues Payments, New Member signups & 2020 Show Table Registrations - Bill Tuchscherer
Vendor Helpers - Duane Foote, Jack KummClub Trailer Packing & Transport - Paul Wolters, Steve Binder, Tim GolzShow Photographer - Paul Wolters; Videographer - Dillon Mueller
Advertising - Chris Rigotti, Rodney Manthey, Paul Wolters, Cedric Richeson
Demonstrations & Presentations - Rebekah Weiss of Aves Wildlife, Dave Bartels (Chainsaw Demo), Jackie Widmar of Hummul Carving,
The 66 exhibitors & vendors including the Waupaca Club and the 42 Mid-Wisconsin Chipper club members who bought Exhibitor Tables. The 386 paid admission show attendees.
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45th Annual Mid-Wis. Chippers Woodcarving Show, Sale & Competition - May 5, 2019
Our Treasurer, Bill Tuchscherer, reported that the 2019 show earned $578.47 over the $3345.53 in expenses. 2018 show earned $2361.11 over the $842.89 in expenses. Entry fees brought in $1158 (up $162 over 2018); Table Fees $1545 (up $500); Raffle Tickets $1221 (up $98) for a total of $3924 (up $720) income against an outgo of $1808.25 (up $1109.89) for hall rental and Judges lunches; $149.99 (up $110.96) for show signs; and $0 (down $103.50) for sweet rolls. Additional expenses over 2018 were for Aves Wildlife, videographer, printing, wristbands, postage & supplies. In addition to the larger venue, set up and take down of tables and chairs were included. The wristbands worked well and showed that we had 399 admittances (386 paid) plus 99 exhibitors, vendors and helpers for a total of 498 people. The 45th Show photographs reveal the great time everyone had competing, exhibiting and seeing!
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45th Annual Mid-Wis. Chippers Woodcarving Show - May 5, 2019
Barb Behm is now a Master Carver.
Steve Binder looks over Dave Wirth's blue ribbon catfish.
John Gehrman brought his colorful relief carvings.
Lots of raffle items!Jerry Paulik, Chuck Butzlaff, & Hugo Paulik
The O'Krays are having a good time.
Dave Bartels takes a break from chainsaw carving to chat. Linda Gomach, Dick Krummick, & Mike Rammer.
45th Annual Mid-Wis. Chippers Woodcarving Show - May 5, 2019
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Aves Live Bird Presentation was
packed!
Bill Wright's duck gets a close examination. Tim Gosz (R), what is Rodney Manthey saying
The show had Hunting Rig books (background), Hummul Carving Tools (Right). Other vendors included County Line Products (basswood) and Denny Neubauer sharpening.
The wide aisles made for easy access for people with walker canes and wheelchairs.
Al & Jayne Neuenfeldt (R) are show regulars.
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Exhibitors had ample seating and it was a fine day with natural light from the glass wall facing the river.
Waupaca Carvers Pat Pelkey and Kathy Brehm.
Bob Doepker (L)is all smiles. His
bark carving of two houses connected by a bark bridge
took a Blue Ribbon.
and Diane Curtis handled raffle ticket sales.
Over 50 items were raffled off.
Lee & Jan Belanger had a Dynamite time.
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Kathy Tuchscherer & Mary Liebhauser help with admissions.
Paul Wolters raking in the fees.
Bill Tuchscherer's wonderful pyrographic art.
Dean Dashner's Hunting Rig Books
John Henry of County Products will be at the 2020 Show too.
William Kudlas (above) Norma Kumm (below)
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45th Annual Mid-Wis. Chippers Woodcarving Show - May 5, 2019
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We hope to see you all next year in Oshkosh! Harold Mohr's 40+ inch carved muskie.
Denny & Becky Neubauer
Tom Kautz - TroutDave Wirth - Catfish
Bill Sarnow-
skiWalking
Stick (above)
Jeff Breier Black Duck Mallard Hybrid
The 2020 Chippers Show Progess Report
The Live Birds of Prey presentation by Rebekah Weiss, of Aves Wildlife Alliance was very well received at our 2019 show. The presentation was packed. Many people secured seats well in advance of the program. The Show Program Committee is working to bring a new crowd drawing presentation to our 2020 show.
Our 2019 show had an excellent response from the carving community and vendors with a sell out capacity 65 tables. In fact, two carvers agreed to share a table to permit a late entry. There has been such great enthusiasm for the new venue that we expect most exhibiters will return. Therefore we urge people to secure their tables with early registration. Not only does early registration secure your table, but does so at the lower early bird price, AND early registration enables the Show Committee to better plan and execute a great show experience. A 2020 registration form is attached to this newsletter. Please do not delay, send in your table registration today.
There were several non-exhibiter carvers in attendance at the show who liked the show so much that they indicated a desire to exhibit at the 2020. With all the above in mind, we will expand our exhibiter capacity WITHOUT reducing the wonderful table space enjoyed by the 2019 exhibiters.
In 2020, the demonstrations/presentations will be moved from the main exhibition hall to the Hutchinson Room (where the carvings were judged.) Although in 2019 we doubled the number carvings judged (102) over the 2018 numbers, we were able to accommodate this increase and also add photography of the blue ribbon winners and the competition carvings were picked up expeditiously. This was all completed, and finished by mid-morning. We are confident that there will be ample time for judging, photography and presentations in the same room over the course of the show day including the necessary seating changes. We had a few growing pains with our 2019 changes, but 2020 will have the benefit of our learning experience. This greater utilization of the Hutchinson Room for both Judging and Presentations will free up additional space in the main exhibition hall that will accommodate a dozen more tables. In addition, our raffle tables may be increased from 5 to 7 to accommodate more donated raffle prizes. More exhibiter tables and more raffle prizes will translate into more revenue for our show.
For 2020, a primary goal will be increasing attendance. While we expect word of mouth from the 400 attendees will have a positive effect, we have identifIed other ways to increase our exposure to the public.
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We had 65 paid tables at the 2019 show including 11 vendor tables and 1 woodcarving club table (not counting the Chipper's club table.
Our goal for 2020 is to have 74 paid tables (a 14% increase) including 14 vendor tables (a 27% increase) and 3 woodcarving club tables (a 200% increase). We are about 15% toward our goal with 10 paid tables including one vendor (John Henry's County Line Products) for our 2020 show. The popular basket weavers will also be returning in 2020.
Only 4 meetings before Show table prices increase on January 1st! Register now. Forms will be available at Sunday's meeting. $15 for members and you can enter 4 carvings - a bargain price!
On May 3, 2020, the 46th Annual Mid-Wisconsin Chippers Show, Competition & Sale will be held at The Oshkosh Convention Center in downtown Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Located between the Fox River and Ceape Avenue at 2 North Main Street, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, The Oshkosh Convention Center is connected to The Best Western Premier Waterfront Hotel by an elevated pedestrian bridge that crosses Main Street. The Best Western offers a rate for Show attendees of $99 per night. The Ground Round Restaurant is located on the ground level of the hotel adjacent the river. A food concession with seating will be available on the Convention concourse (just outside our exhibition area) during the event. Register now to guarantee your place in this great 2020 show.
The show theme is: "Everything you need to get started & grow in Woodcarving." This means vendors for tools, knives, chisels, gouges, thumb guards, woodburners, wood for various styles of carving and pyrography, books, clubs, interesting presentations and educational demonstrations. We will try to generate enthusiasm for wood carving and hope to get new people involved with our club and all the woodcarving opportunities that exist in mid-Wisconsin. Learn places to go carve with others. Find out about carving classes & woodcarving events.
Woodcarvers, pyrographers, a great judged competition for the best woodcarvings, carved art for sale, chainsaw carver, food concession, and the always popular bucket raffle with carvings and a host of interesting, new and handmade items. We are planning a great fun show for our audience, the carvers and vendors who make it all happen! We hope to see you in 2020!
Chippers at the Musky Area Carvers Workshop in August The Musky Workshop just concluded its 23rd year. This 4 day event in Boulder Junction Wisconsin draws over 100 carvers in eleven classes. At least a half dozen Mid-Wisconsin Chippers participated this year. Lee Belanger was an instructor teaching his lighthouse cottonwood bark carving class. Other classes included chip carving (Jan Jensen), pyrography (Lynn Kublank), cane carving (Del & Sharon Braunberger), a beginners class (Gordy Moscinski), spoon carving (Dave Kublank), bird carving (Bob Harris), fish carving (James Thalacker), relief carving (Greg Wirtz), caricature carving (Dan Haack), and Denny Neubauer's forging/sharpening/miniature carving trifecta.
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Jerry Bitter in Lee Belanger's lighthouse bark carving class.
Pat Pelkey took the Neubauer trio. Emily Richeson was in Neubauer's class too.
Any Interest in a One Day Neubauer Sharpening Class in Early 2020 on a Saturday?Last spring's one day sharpening class was filled to capacity. Any Interest in a Saturday class sometime in early 2020? Cost would be $55. Maximum class size 12. Location could be Appleton, Neenah or Oshkosh. What is your preference and interest? A interest list will be at Sunday's meeting.
Gene Bengel Woodcarving Class - Independent Projects
This carving class is open to anyone who would like to work on any carving, chipping or burning. Master Carver Gene Bengel is available to assist with your project. Cost covers machine access. Wood is available for purchase. This popular class always fills up fast!The class size will be a maximum of 14. Mondays, September 9, 2019 to October 28, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to noon.
Gene Bengel Beginner Carving - Chef Caricature Carving
Mondays, September 9, 2019 to October 28, 2019 from 12:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.The class size will be a minimum of 5 and maximum of 14.
Check the Oshkosh Senior Center September Newsletter for costs and registration information.
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Cost $35 for residents and $40 for non-residents.Register by Thursday September 5, 2019.
This happy chef’s body is carved from a single piece of basswood. The rolling pin and spoon are carved separately and glued in place. Practice and perfect detailed facial features on the jolly fellow. Use a knife or palm tools. Gene will guide you step by step. Basswood included; paints not included.
Woodcarving & Woodburning ClassesCarving & Pyrography Classes held at the Oshkosh Senior Center (OSC)North Building Woodshop, 200 North Campbell Road, Oshkosh, WI tel: (920) 232-5311
Dick Christensen & Keith Melzer Intermediate/Advanced Woodcarving Class - Green Winged Teal
The Green Winged Teal is a small dabbling duck that feeds at the surface preferring mudflats and shallow marshes.
This duck will be carved in several pieces which will be assembled to make a whole bird. The Teal will be life sized and made from basswood. Wood is included.
This three month class is taught by two master carvers and will be valuable to expand the skills of experienced carvers.
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Cedric Richeson & Dick Krummick Woodburning 101 Fundamentals Class
Carving & Pyrography Classes held at the Oshkosh Senior Center (OSC)North Building Woodshop, 200 North Campbell Road, Oshkosh, WI tel: (920) 232-5311
Class will focus on fundamentals including safety, equipment, wood, pattern transfer, burning straight lines, curves, circles & shading e.g. stippling, crosshatching.
You will practice transferring patterns & drawing grasses, a wooden postage stamp (several designs available) & mallard duck in flight.Advice will be plentiful on pyrography books, woodburning equipment, sources of supplies and wood. Cost includes wood and basic supplies. A limited number of woodburners are available at the Senior Center. Ask to reserve one if you do not have your own. This class is a foundation for other pyrography classes and fun too.
No prior experience is necessary.
Thursdays, September 5-26, 2019 from 12:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The class size will be a minimum of 5; maximum of 14. Cost - $20 Oshkosh Resident / $25 Nonresident Registration is open; closes when full or September 3rd.
Thursdays, September 5 to November 21, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The class size will be a minimum of 5; maximum of 14. Cost - $55 Oshkosh Resident / $60 Nonresident Registration is open; closes when full or August 29, 2019.
The 23nd Annual Musky Area Wood Carvers Workshop will be held August 11 - 14, 2020 in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin. For info contact [email protected] or See details on the website. http://www.muskyareawoodcarvers.com
Carv-Fest 2020 - Typically early August 2020. Annual Minnesota Carving Festival at Alexander Park - Ice Arena, 1816 NW 2nd Avenue, Faribault, Minnesota. About 48 workshops over 3 days; Instructors from many states. Classes typically $55 each. Details and registration information: see carv-fest.com
The Doane Experience - July 19, 2020 through July 25, 2020. Doane University, 1014 Boswell Ave., Crete, NE. "To promote and continue the art of woodcarving," this 44th annual week of woodcarving is sponsored by the Mid-America Woodcarvers Association. Many classes, each a week long, are offered in areas such as architectual carving, bark carving, intaglio relief, antler carving, gunstock carving, bird carving, caricatures, chip carving, decorative gourds, swedish flat plane carving and more.
International Woodcarvers Congress - June 13, 2020 through June 21, 2020. Jackson County Fairgrounds, 1212 E. Quarry St., Maquoketa, IA 52060. The 53rd annual event; the oldest competitively judged, woodcarving art show in the USA with 116 categories judged. The week long Congress also has 1, 2, 3, and 5 day seminars & classes, and an Awards Banquet. The one day classes typically run $45, 2 day - $90; 3 day - $135; and 5 day - $225 all plus materials costs.http://www.awcltd.org/congress.html
Krausman's Wildlife Reference Photos & Woodcarving Studio, 1750 Co. Hwy 557, Gwinn, MI Krausman's Woodcarving Studio 2019 Seminar Schedule Male Harris Hawk carving class September 9-18 taught by Floyd Scholz. $1,350.
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Woodcarving & Woodburning ClassesCarving at the Vesterheim Museum - Decorah, IowaLarge Scale Dragon Carving October 10-13, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with Jock Holmen
Youth ages 12-17 receive a 25% discount with participating adult.Level of Instruction - Advanced Beginner.Tuition: $270 Members; $320 Non-membersYou will be able to choose from four different projects, utilizing dragonstyle carving techniques. These could be used for door casings, door headers, ends of eaves, or wall hangings. Let your imagination be your guide. There will be an optional sharpening session the evening before the class begins. There is a $25-$100 materials fee, based on the scale of the project chosen, which is payable to the instructor. The instructor will contact students prior to class to discuss their specific projects and expectations.For more information go to:https://folkartschool.vesterheim.org/class/2019-10-10-large-scale-dragon-carving
Places to Go Carving: Appleton, Berlin, Fond du Lac , Neenah, Oshkosh, Green Bay, Princeton, Waupaca
Thompson Center on Lourdes (TCoL), at St. Bernadette Center, 2331 E. Lourdes Drive, Appleton, WI Room 209 at South Building (St. Bernadette School), (door by elevator). Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to noon - Cost: $2 daily fee. All ages.
New carvers are welcome! We typically have ~ 12-17 carvers each Friday.
Berlin Senior Center, 142 Water St., Berlin, WI 54923 (920) 361-5422Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. to Noon - Cost: Free.
Generally we have about 6-8 people for woodcarving.
Fond du Lac Senior Center Woodcarving Club, 151 East 1st Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935 tel: (920)322-3630, Mondays, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Yearly membership (age 50+) is $10. New members always welcome. We typically have 10-12 people meet for carving. Carve wood have fun.
ADRC Woodcarvers Group (Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County) 300 S. Adams Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin, Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Cost $2/dayBring hand tools (no power allowed), wood & project e.g. caricature, chip carving, bark, fish, animals, holiday, etc. No classes, but experienced carvers will help re: tools, sharpening, painting, etc.
Kruegers True Value Hardware, 999 Winneconne Avenue, Neenah, WIWednesdays, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. - Cost: Free. All ages welcome.
It is always fun to spend the day with fellow carvers and promote our club and the art of carving with all the people who walk through and ask questions.
Oshkosh Seniors Center (OSC), North Building Woodshop, tel: (920) 232-5311200 North Campbell Road, Oshkosh, Wisconsin Tuesdays & Fridays: Noon - 2:30 p.m., Wednesdays: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Classes on Monday & Thursday.
Daily Fee for Woodshop open hours: $1.50 residents, $2.25 non-residents. The OSC Woodshop has a fully equipped woodshop. See supervisor for training.
Princeton Carvers, American Legion, 853 W. Main Street, Princeton, WITuesdays, 8-11 a.m. - Cost: $2 daily donation to the Legion.An informal group of 4-6 people meet Tuesdays to carve and woodburn. New carvers welcome.
Waupaca Senior Center , 407 School Street, Waupaca, WI (715) 258-4437Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Enter at School Street entrance.Yearly membership (age 55+) is $15 -$20 depending on residence. Waupaca Woodcarving Club plus Senior Center carvers, typically 20-25 people meet. New carvers welcome.
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at St. Bernadette Center, 2331 E. Lourdes Drive, Appleton, WI
The 19th Annual Wisconsin River Woodcarving Show, Competition and Sale Saturday, September 21, 2019, 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday, September 22, 2019, 9 am - 4 pm, The Holiday Inn, 1001 Amber Ave., Stevens Point, WI 54482. Admission: $5.00; children 12 and under are admitted free. This show is sponsored by the Wisconsin River Woodcarvers. Caricature Carvers of America are the featured carvers.
Woodcarving Annual Show Calendar
The 14th Annual Rock River Valley Carvers of Wisconsin Show & Sale Saturday, September 14, 2019, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Admission - FreeCraig Center, Rock County Fairgrounds - Craig Center, 1302 Craig Avenue, Janesville, WisconsinRosemary Kautz- Featured Carver. Demonstrations, Raffle, Vendors, Food, various styles of carving.People's Choice Competition in 4 categories: Novice, Intermediate, Open & Pyrography.
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10th Annual Oshkosh Bird Fest Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Menominee Park, Shelters 1 & 2, Oshkosh, Wisconsin 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.For more event information check the Bird Fest website: http://www.oshkoshbirdfest.com
31st Annual Woodcarvers & Woodturners Show and Sale (CACW & Badger Woodturners) Sunday, October 20, 2019, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Abundant Life Christian School, 4901 E. Buckeye Rd., Madison, Wisconsin 53716. This show is sponsored by the Capital Area Carvers of Wisconsin & Badger Woodturners. Free Admission.
The 2020 46th Annual Mid-Wisconsin Chippers Woodcarving Show, Competition & SaleThe Oldest Annual Woodcarving Show in the State of Wisconsin.
Sunday, May 3, 2019, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Oshkosh Convention Center, 2 North Main St., Oshkosh, WI between the Leach Amphitheater & the Best Western Premier Waterfront Hotel.
Birds in Art ExhibitionSept 7–Dec 1, 2019. Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, 700 North 12th St. (Franklin & 12th), Wausau, Wisconsin. Since 1976, the Museum has presented artistic interpretations of birds and related subject matter in two- and three-dimensional artworks in all media other than crafts and photography. Approximately 100 juried works. Contact: [email protected]; www.lywam.org
38th Annual & FINAL! Dayton Artistry in Wood Show October 12-13, 2019, (10-6 Sunday, 10-5 Saturday), Roberts Centre, 123 Gano Road, Wilmington, Ohio. This show is sponsored by the Dayton Carvers. About 200 carvers and vendors! Competition, Children's Hands On Projects, Woodcarving Illustrated Sponsored Demos, Silent Auction, Raffle, Ornament Carving Contest, Magazine exchange, Banquet, Wright Bros B Flyer Replica. Admission: $ 8 (1 day) & $10 (2 day), under age 12 free, scouts in uniform free.
The West Wisconsin Woodcarvers Guild Carve In, Potluck & Show & Sale Saturday, September 7, 2019, Open to Public 1:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Admission - FreeMasonic Lodge, 650 Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls, WisconsinCompetition in 6 categories: Novice (less than 2 years carving), Carving in the Round, Relief Carving, Chip Carving, Wood Burning, and Bark Carving. Contact Dell Braunberger for details at [email protected]. Or visit their site on Facebook.
