April Master - California Carvers Guild

The Log
Volume 35
No. 4
April,
2008
a publication of the California Carvers Guild
HELLI MAYR TEACHES TWO CCG SEMINARS
by Joanne Carroll
TwelveeagerstudentsjoinedHelliin
Santa Cruz to learn how to carve a
butlers head. It was an aggressive
subject for a 3 day class but Helli had it
well planned on how he would walk all
of us to success by the end of class.
And…that’s exactly what he did.
The first day was spent blocking out
the main features of the head, shoulders,
hat and face. By the second day we
were added flare and detail. We had all
learnedalotfromHellibythistimesince
Helli does not use a knife to carve, but
only skews and gouges. So by Sunday,
we were all eager to learn the most
impressive part of the carving – the hair.
We also knew that this was going to be
themostchallengingpart,andchallenging , it was. Helli showed us all how to
do it – so simple…. We all walked
away confident that we were well on
our way to curls galore, but no – each
and every one of us found it a challenge.
And…Hellifoundhimselfteachingeach
and every student a different trick on
how to see what he so easily could see
and do.
I must say that I was really impressed
withthisclassandHelli’sstyleofcarving
and method of teaching. He demonstrated how to do each progressive step
of the carving and answered any
questions we had. He then let us try on
our carving and if needed, gave each of
us personal attention. If we didn’t
understand or couldn’t quite master his
technique,heshowedusalternative
techniques. Thiswasespeciallyhelpful
to the women in the class who don’t
always have the hand strength of men.
The CCG intends to bring Helli back
throughCaliforniathisyear. Ifyouhave
an opportunity – take his class and
enjoy!
Helli Mayr
The English Butler
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with the grain... April 2008
by Joanne Carroll
April will be a big month for the people in Oakhurst. They are putting on their first Jamboree. There will be a lot of
instructors teaching a variety of sessions, and the town is going all out to support it. I know a lot of you are planning
on going to take a look, but I would encourage you to participate and enjoy if you can afford the time.
This month has been very productive for the Board of Directors. Your directors are working on their assignments to
respond to The Log survey that went out in October of last year. You made a lot of good suggestions, and now we
are putting them together into a business plan and a budget. More on that in the coming months.
One of the initiatives that we are working on is the rejuvenation of The Log. You’ll see in the upcoming months that
the log format will change and there will be different kinds of content. You know Melody puts together a pretty good
newsletter for the amount of content that is submitted. A lot of you made recommendations to add more content and
pictures, but this can’t happen without your help. I encourage you all to take out pen and paper and write a short blurb
for the paper. It can be a tip on carving, sanding, finishing, your favorite carver, a class you took, someone who has
helped you along, a history of one of your members, a history of your chapter, or just about anything to do with
carving. Of course you need to understand that if Melody gets flooded with a lot of articles, she may even need to
plan which month to put your contribution in the paper. Wouldn’t that be wonderful!
Well until next month –
H A P P Y C A R V I N G!
The Log Staff
Editor - Melody A. Mullis
7475 Castano Ave Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 748-4143, (805) 466-1134
or email at mamullis@ix.netcom.com
Advertising: Melody Mullis
Reporter: Betty Fougner,17429 Mayerling,
Granada Hills
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LOS OSOS WELCOMES HELLI MAYR
SEMINAR TO CARVE SANTA HEAD
by Mac McLaughlin
Thanks to the hospitality of Louise Abbott in Los Osos in February, a
dozen carvers enjoyed a super-seminar under the guidance of Helli Mayr, a
world class wood sculptor from Austria. Helli (pronounced Hell - ee as in
helicopter) set out an impish Santa as a subject bringing up comments such
as “Oh. We will never finish that.” But we did anyway because Helli’s
marvelous instruction – and patience – over the course of 3 days got us
there.
Sharpening - Are you ready for this? Helli uses a 4 inch wide belt
sander with 100 grit paper on it to sharpen tools. The coarse grit does not
burn the tool end as do fine grits that create lots of friction. Once sharpened
(ground) on the sander, he moves to a power buffing wheel to polish the
burr off. The method is fast and efficient for a professional carver who has
little time for sharpening. (Ahhh – word of caution here. If you love your
tools, don’t do this. The process takes 1/16 inch off the tool each time you sharpen it.) Helli uses up expensive tools
($35 each) because they become too short too soon and become useless.
Tools- Knives were not used at all. We only used 6 tools in Helli’s class. All were skews and gouges; no knives or
chisels. His primary tool is a skew followed by a #3 and a #5 gouge. Occasionally we used a # 7, #9, and a ‘V’ tool.
A skew is THE tool to use for all roughing out and a lot of fine cuts. Most of us thought a skew was just an extra tool
we got with the set. Not so. the skew is used for everything from hogging off vast chunks of wood to slicing surfaces
super smooth to fine detail work. All the gouges were re-ground to be curved on the end as a finger gouges. These
cut better and were far more useful than square-cut gouges when Helli showed us how to use them.
Wood removal magic- The wonderful Santa we carved looks much more difficult than it is in reality. Helli’s
process is to remove large amounts of stock from the blank in such a manor that the details fall into place. This was an
important technique because the head was rotated and cocked at an angle in a life-like pose. By following the
instructor’s steps, all the important parts (like the eyes) fell into place naturally. No cock-eyed Santas.
Neat techniques- A key to professional wood carving is speed. What takes us amateurs hours, Helli does in
minutes using some surprising, time saving techniques. Do you know you can totally rough out an eye in seconds using
a #5 gouge and get it in the right place? How about using the same gouge to put clean details into hair and beards?
Personal comments-Helli Mayr seminars are just what the California Carver’s Guild needs to expand our horizons.
His classic European carving style is very different from what we have seen before. It is imaginative, somewhat
stylized, but not caricature carving. My experience with Helli Mayr was most enjoyable because the man is personable, talented, and just plain fun to be
around. The class was intense with all the
many new skills and techniques presented. I
actually mastered 1/3 of what Helli taught. I
can guess at another 1/3, but the final 1/3
will have to wait until he returns to teach
again.
Next seminar- Helli will be back in the
US this May of 08. Those who are interested taking a seminar from him, please
contact Mac McLaughlin at (805)643-7207
or macsshop@gmail.com. We will try to
set up seminars in your area if we can get
enough people.
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HELLO FROM BEAUTIFUL, SUNNY COACHELLA VALLEY
by Naomi Lewis, Southern Director
Indian Bust - Best of Masters and Best of Show
We just wound up the 10 day Riverside County Fair
and National Date Festival. We don't have the final
figures yet but we think it was around 300,000 in
attendance. Our supervisor and leader of the C.V.
Woodcarvers Chapter was named “ROYAL
CARVER” of the Fair by King Darryl Shippy, Fair
Director.
We had a great time entertaining all the kids visiting us.
They were fascinated by the woodcarving area.
We passed out flyers and gave guidance on how to
find a CCG Chapter in their areas. There was a lot of
interest so we hope to have new carvers come into our
group.
A special thanks to the CTC members who lived in
the RV park on the Fair grounds and worked daily
shifts at the tables.
Also, thanks to the many members of Coachella Valley Wood Carvers that worked the demonstration tables
on a daily basis.The show could not be a success without the help of all these people.
We had some very stiff competition this year, especially in the advanced and masters division. There were lots
of blue, red and white ribbons. There are too many to list in this article.
The winners of each category are as follows:
Best of Novice - Don McCullough, Palm Desert, CA.
Best of Advanced - Rudy Gutierrez, Indio, CA.
Best of Open - William
Smith, Sun City, Arizona.
Best of Masters - Durwood
Thrasher, Tehachapi, CA.
Best of Show -Durwood
Thrasher, Tehachapi, CA.
Whittling Contest Winners John Anderson, Masters and
Miguel Ayon, Novice.
A special thanks also goes
to Lee Walden for spending
time to come down and
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Peg Leg Sea Captain - Best of Novice
judge for us.
Hope you enjoy the pictures of our "Best of Winners"
Happy carving to you all, Naomi Lewis, Southern Director.
Doll on Block - Best of Advanced
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CCG BOARD MEETING - Teleconference
February 25, 2008 - 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Call to Order: 7:30 a.m.
Officers: JoanneCarroll,DonGolden,JayMcLaughlin
Directors: Dave Gregory, Frank Devine, Peter Hopkins,
RedCollins,LynnNicholson,NaomiLewis,PatsyJeffery,MacMcLaughlin,
Committee Chair people: Durwood Thrasher
Spirit Tree - Best of Open
OLD BUSINESS
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ReadingoftheMinutes
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Mac moved to accept minutes as published. Naomi seconded the motion.
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Callforthevote: Unanimouslypassed
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ParliamentarianReport(MacMcLaughlin)
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Statement of Facts submitted to the state. They responded that we didn’t
do it correctly – Mac will need to resubmit. Need to have an official secretary.
Decision of the board that Don Golden is VP and Secretary until we find one. The
Statement of Facts needs to be resubmitted by May 6th.
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Still needs financial records from Jim Hobson – need them on file at the Jay
McLaughlin’s residence. It is historical that past treasurers leave the records behind
with the organization. Don has spoken with Jim. Jim said he will bring records to
Hemet.
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CCCC club have had their assets frozen – Mac is working with them and
their bank to unfreeze the account.
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InsuranceReport(MacMcLaughlin)
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There is an article in The Log (March) about the insurance. Everyone
needs to submit the proper forms to get insurance. Everyone who has requested
insurance has been issued a certificate.
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Red requested a generic insurance coverage. Mac will send this week.
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Every chapter will receive a copy of this generic insurance certificate. Mac
will send it to every Advisor.
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Also a certificate of Non-profit organization will be sent to each advisor by
Mac.
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It is the responsibility of the Advisor to maintain insurance records and
certificateofNon-profit.
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Treasurer’sReport(JayMcLaughlin)
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She needs a secretary to sign the bank account signature cards – Chuck
Korian can sign the form as being temporary secretary.
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Seefinancialreport.
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Tax Report (Mac & Jay McLaughlin)
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QuickBooks for Non-Profits is working, transferred old information over.
Sheisworkingontaxinformationandwillhaveeverythingavailablesoonandwill
take it to a tax consultant when completed. Will be researching tax consultants in
thenextmonth.
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Normally each CCG Chapters need to submit a yearly financial report.
Mac will work with the Chapters to discuss this regulation. Each chapter needs to
send the name of the person responsible for finances. Directors were chartered
withthistask.
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1099s: Melody’s form was sent out. Federal Tax report for 1099
submitted.
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Project Reports
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Communications(LynnNicholson,DurwoodThrasher)
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Working on a worksheet to look at the communications. Looking at each channel that needs to exist Board >officer >
members, etc. They will define the who, what, when, where and why for each of those communications.
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DefinitionsandrecommendationswillbeavailabletotheBoardbyMay.
Suggestions:
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Consider how the recommendation can be integrated with Website.
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AllcommunicationsinPDFformat.
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Set aside a location on the website for CCG Board materials.
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Membership: (CindyPomerico,NaomiLewis,MacMcLaughlin)
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They are in the process of consolidating the feedback from the survey.
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Each chapter must be responsible for chapter information.
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Discussed the need for a Youth membership. We already have one -$2.00/year.
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Supply PDF of brochure and form to Durwood for posting to the web site.
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Membership packet – working on the contents list for the packet. 3 ring binders have been removed from the
requirements due to cost.
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Education: (RedCollins,FrankDevine,MacMcLaughlin)
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Working on a Basic Training Curriculum for novice carvers. (Jack Parks and Mac working on it) People who take
this will be prepared for the advanced workshops (e.g., Helli Mayr, Janet Cordell, or Dave Stetson)
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Need to bring in name brand carving instructors. Propose that CCG pay fees and travel expenses. Fees will be
reclaimedthroughstudentfees.
Mac McLaughlin moved to set aside $5,000 to bring in name instructors in the year 2008. Guarantee their fees and expenses
for three seminars throughout the state. Frank Devine seconded.
Discussion: Guarantee the number of students, travel expenses, lodging it with a club member. Directors and officers need to
talk
Call for the vote: Unanimously passed.
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Red found a person that supplies grants to groups for non-profits. All we need is to write them a letter. Suggested
that the money be ear-marked for specific uses. Red will send the persons name to Joanne Carroll to start the process.
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Shows: (Frank Devine, Chuck Korian)
Somesuggestions:
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Helpclubswithlocaladvertisement–matchingfundswiththeclub.
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Education works into the shows with the youth outreach program – advertisements
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Assistancewithawards
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He and Chuck will report back at the March board meeting with final suggestions.
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Financial: (DonGolden,JerryGin)
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Don and Jerry submitted a tentative budget for some of the projects being worked on.
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They will review the survey comments and make suggestions at the next board meeting.
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Remainder of project reports were tabled to the next board meeting – due to lack of time.
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Attracting Younger Carvers: Patsy, Frank, Bob Kehl
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The Log: Mac, Melody, Joanne
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Invite other organizations: Dave, Jerry, Ed
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Judging: Peter, Joanne
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2008 Budget (Joanne Carroll)
Tentative budget drafted. Need to obtain more numbers for each of the projects in order to complete.
Want to have the budget approved in the April board meeting.
Director Club Assignments (Joanne Carroll)
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Joanne proposed that because there are many more clubs in the South than the North, that we take the empty
directorship from the North and temporarily assign it to the South. This would mean one director to every 5 clubs.
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Mac moved to appoint Durwood Thrasher to fill in the blank directorship and assign him a collection of clubs.
Frank Devine seconded the motion.
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Discussion: Is this allowed according to the By-laws and Constitution? Directors can re-allocate the structure
of the board to meet the needs of the membership.
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Call for the Vote: Unanimously passed.
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2-5 year Business Plan: (Joanne Carroll) tabled to the next board meeting – due to lack of time.
NEW BUSINESS
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Tri-Valley and Cayucos Show conflict (Joanne Carroll, Frank Devine) Representatives from both clubs
have been contacted and the challenges of this have been discussed. Each club will look into the issues and
work for the best resolution.
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Best of the Best Report (Frank Devine) – still defining the criteria. Will have a full report at the next
board meeting.
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Oakhurst Jamboree (Frank Devine) – Larry and Ed want an official wink and nod that CCG is a sponsor of the event. Joanne to send an acknowledged letter from CCG that CCG recognizes this as a supported
event.
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Schedule of future Board Meetings
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Teleconferences: Monday – March 24th - 7:30 – 9:00
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June Board Meeting: June 21, 2008 at Paso Robles
OPEN TO THE FLOOR
Printer for labels for The Log are causing delays. Being worked on.
Meeting Adjourned 9:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Joanne Carroll
President
NEW MEMBERS
David Hughes, of Hemet and North Hugo, MN., is a member of the Ramona Country Carvers Chapter
# 22 and has been carving for 12+ years.
Ralph Ulivarri, of Barstow, is an amateur carver and has been carving for one year.
Joseph Renteria, of Barstow, a member of the Mojave Valley Carvers Chapter # 40 and has been
carving 2 years.
Reymundo Rios, of Barstow, is a member of the Mojave Valley Carvers Chapter #40 and has been
carving 2 months.
Helli Mayr, of Mutters, Austria, is a new member to CCG, and a professional carver in Austria. Helli has
worked at Bavarian castles, taught classes in the European carving style and has now begun to teach this
style in the United States.
Bruce & Sally Mae Attebery, of Livingston TX., are new family members of CCG and full time RVers.
They spend the winter in Southern California and both have been carving for three years.
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True or
False?*
The CCG judges know who
the carver is for each carving
in a competition.
BERNARD “BARNEY” A. SMITH
*False!
The CCG judging organization tries desperately not to
know who the carvers are.
Blue tape is placed over any
names on the carving at time
of entry. Entry forms are
folded so judges can’t see
names or what class (novice,
advanced or expert) the
carver is. And even if the
judge would guess who the
carver is because of style or
content, they are taught not to
consider this and only to judge
on the merits of the carving.
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IN MEMORIUM
BERNARD “BARNEY” A. SMITH
AUGUST 18, 1916 TO FEBRUARY 20, 2008
BARNEY … a 91 year young man, full of vim and vinegar from his very first
breath to his very last. He never hesitated to offer a helping hand to anyone at
any time under any circumstances! No one could compete with his zest for
life, not anyone, at any age, and he loved and lived every second to its fullest!
We have lost a dear friend as well as a Tri-Valley Wood Carvers member
of over 30 years. Barney was one of the earliest members of this group. He
had a display table at all of our Shows where his love of carving was shared
with everyone, especially the children whom he cherished so much. Barney
was also a long time member of CA Carvers Guild and entered carvings for
judging in many many events.
Barney was the “wood lovin’ man” that put an ad in the local paper 25 years
ago and asked if anyone would like to join him at the Fremont Senior Center
and carve some wood! “Barney’s” group has been meeting every Wednesday night since that time! He always had a table at the Center’s events were
he would talk to folks about carving and give the young ones a wooden boot,
a duck, or some other little piece they could take away with them. Barney
also made arrangements with the Fremont Main Library to have a Wood
Carvers Display there every year. And of course, he was the one that
organized the Fremont Carvers Christmas dinner in January!
Besides spending his early years as a test pilot for the Navy, Barney spent
the last 50 years of his life tirelessly helping the poor, working lovingly with
children in trouble and as a true Spiritual Blessing to a great many Hospice
patients. We also remember his love of gardening, even growing gourds. Of
course his love of people began and ended with his wonderful family, of which
his dear wife, Elva, is now the matriarch!
To BARNEY … with your signature trade mark “hat” and unforgettable Clint
Eastwood smile … we shall miss you, but we are comforted in knowing you
are no doubt “up there” already getting a group together to do some carving!
We honor and salute you dear friend …….. You will be greatly missed!
Submitted by Joan Cousins, in memory of my good friend.
MAC’S LIBRARY
BY: MAC
MCLAUGHLIN
(805) 643-7207
E-MAIL TO
MACSSHOP@GMAIL.COM
NOTE NEW E-MAIL
CATALOGS –
CATALOGS –
CATALOGS
A most valuable collection of
literature in Mac’s Library are my
catalogs. I have a whole file
drawer full of them. Some of my
catalogs are ancient and from
suppliers that went out of business
years ago. Why do I keep them?
For the information inside about
tools and supplies.
Many of my customers and
students surprise me with the
questions they ask. What tools are
available? How do I use a specific
tool? Is there some special tool that
will meet a special need? What
kind of tool do I need to do suchn-such a job? Which glue do I
use? What kind of paint? Where
can I get glass eyes for my bird
carving? I can usually answer any
of these questions by directing the
people to a catalog.
But when I ask them if they have
any catalogs, they often answer no!
They have never seen any wood
carving catalogs and are unfamiliar
with the mass amount of tools and
supplies are available. They all
seem amazed over what I know
about carving tools and supplies.
So where did I get all my knowledge? Out of my catalogs. I read
them like other people read novels.
More than wish-books, catalogs
supply a list of all kinds of wonderful tools complete with pictures and
descriptions. The pictures are a
key item that gives the reader his
first clue about how to use the tool.
In an attempt to sell you their
product, catalog writers usually
show their tools in use. To drive
the sale home, a good writer will
put in a description of how the tool
is used and its particular unique
features and qualities. The best
catalogs are really a how-to
instruction manuals.
Now the novice carver will
probably be confused by the vast
array of strange objects in the
catalogs. But that will only be a
first impression. By reading
through the catalogs and sticking
lots of pictures in his head for future
use, the carver will find things to do
with the tools he never imagined.
As the carver advances and gets
experience, he will start remembering what he has seen in the catalogs. Then he will go buy the
needed tools. Remember this: One
cannot have toooooo many tools.
Gee! I did not know those things
were available! That is the surprise
conclusion of many carvers who
discover catalogs. So go out and
get some. Then turn off the TV or
find a quiet place to peruse a good
catalog from cover to cover.
Uhh! Don’t have any catalogs?
Try these folks. They are all free
for the asking.
The Woodcraft shop @ 800397-2278
Treeline @ 800-598-2743
Lee Valley @ 800-267-8735
Woodcraft @ 800-225-1153
Mountain Heritage Crafters @
800-642-0995
Sugar Pine@ 800-452-2783
Smoky Mountain @ 800-5415994
Gesswein @ 800-544-2043
Hide and Beak Supply @ 800777-7916
Rockler @ 800-279-4441
AND OF COURSE: Mac’s
Shop @ 805-643-7207
Please give me some help here.
There are a lot more catalogs out
there for wood carvers. Many of
my catalogs seemed to have
developed legs and walked off, so
my list is incomplete. I would like
to have a newer and completer list
of available catalogs. If you know
any other catalogs of interest to
carvers, please let me know about
them. I will publish an updated list
at regular intervals in the Log.
The Riverside
Chip Chuckers
anounced
their annual
woodcarving
show and sale
will be held
November 8th
and 9th, 2008.
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FINANCIAL REPORT
Date: February 29, 2008
By: Jay McLaughlin, Treasurer
CHECKING ACCOUNT, B of A
Beginning balance, January 31,2008
INCOME
Membership
Total income:
$3,775.71
$1,530.00
$1,530.00
EXPENSE
Office supplies
Total Expenses
$15.00
$15.00
Ending Balance
$5,290.71
INVESTMENTS
B of A CD :
B of A CD:
$7,188.39
$64,711.82
TOTAL NET WORTH
$77,190.92
THE COMPETITION CORNER, #2
WHY CATEGORIES?
This article is motivated by a question and a discovery. The question, heard many times, “Why are there so
MANY categories?” And the discovery, “In 1981, there were only 23 categories!” I suppose there are many
carvers who long for the old 23-category days, but I suspect that there are just as many who are happy for the
present 66.
Scientists have divided everything which exists into 3 large “kingdoms” — Animal, Vegetable, and Mineral.
The last 2 are simple: if it is a rock or soil or gem or metal, etc., it’s a mineral. If it is Plant (or near-plant) it is
Vegetable. Everything else is an Animal. When I became a judge, there was a group of categories named
“Animal Realistic” and “Animal Stylized” and “Animal Painted” and “Animal Burned” and “Animal Caricature.”
If the word “animal” is used, then carvings of every living thing (except plants, of course) should’ve gone into
one of those 5 categories. But there also were “Fish” categories and “Bird” categories and “Human” categories.
There was little logic to it, and around 2000 we made a simple change: we substituted “Mammal” for “Animal.”
And we added a group of categories called “Reptiles, Amphibians and Dinosaurs.”
So, along with the many “specialty” categories (Carved Footware, Turning, Walking Sticks & Canes, etc), we
have the following 5 groups: Birds (5), Fish (5), Human (5), Mammal (5), and Reptile/amphibian/dinosaur (5).
Certainly, one can argue correctly that humans are mammals, and should therefore be included in the mammal
categories, but the carvings are set up to cater to that which carvers work on; plus, many people do not consider
humans to be on the same level as the other mammals — for our purposes, it is not worth an argument.
Next month: about those “specialty categories”!
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Until then, keep those cards & letters coming!
Joanne Carroll and Virg Krueger
Carving Woods
Basswood
Basswood (Tilia Americana) is considered one of the best woods to
carve because it can be cut easily both with and across the grain. The
wood is soft, and lightweight and non-toxic. The wood has a light clean
smell when freshly cut. It is a creamy white to creamy brown. The wood
has a fine and close grain and allows a great deal of detail. The wood
does dull woodcarving tools slightly and you should keep your tools
sharp. Basswood is not durable and should not be used for exterior
projects.
The Tilia tree grows quickly and is readily available. Basswood is
related to the linden and limewood as these are European species of Tilia.
Native Americans used the fiberous inner bark to make mats, andrope
and the Iroquois used to carve masks from the sapwood of a living tree
than split it off from the trunk and hollow out the reverse.
Butternut
Butternut (Juglans Cinerea) is a wood for intricate carving and projects
that you want to leave a natural finish. Unlike Basswood, it has beautiful
color and grain. Butternut is soft, lightweight with heartwood of a light
chestnut with red to pinkish tinges. Butternut is prone to attacks from
insects. Carving tools must be sharp to cut the coarse texture of the wood
but is easy to work.
Eagle
Cane
Project
Thought you
might like to see
some of the
canes that
California
Woodcarvers
have carved for
our wounded
Vets.
http://
www.eaglecane.com/
This tree is not abundant and is slow to grow. It is also prone to a fungal
disease and as a result the tree population is declining.
Butternut is closely related to black walnut and is sometimes referred to
as white walnut or oil-nut. Native Americans used the ground nuts for
breads, cakes amd mush for baby food. The sap was used for syrups and
drinks. Bark and the root have been used as a laxative. A yellow dye can
be made from the fruit husks and some Confederate soldiers used this dye
for some uniform colors. The nuts are used today to make maplebutternut candy.
Neal Evans is a
CCG member
and you will see
a lot of canes
carved by Neal
on this website.
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There is
still time to
get in on
the fun at
Oakhurst
Wood
Carvers
Rendezvous
April 26 May 4
Contact :
Larry Smith
559-658-2405
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A REPORT ON CALIFORNIA OPEN 2008 IN SAN
DIEGO AND THE DESERT WOODCARVING
SHOW AND SALE IN MESA ARIZONA
by Virgil and Betty Krueger
It was called the “California Open 2008, and occured at McMillin
Events Center in what was the Naval Training Center in San Diego. For
two days (February 9 & 10), all those devoted to extreme detail in both
carving and painting were in heaven! Betty and I were fascinated by the
2-dimensional art, also, but the main “attractions” were the decoys and
painted birds in competition. Richard Otsubo had entries there, as did Joe
Perdue, Dave Birch, and Gary Gresham (and undoubtedly others whom I
failed to spot!).
There were stylized things, too, some very good, but always back to
realism. All of the carvings were were in a central area, and surrounded
by artists’ booths featuring paintings and prints of all manner of wildlife —
some really beautiful work, priced WAY over the Kruegers’ heads.
But it was a great way to spend a Saturday morning! Those interested in
this sort of thing — http://www.pswa.net. Or contact Mike Dowell, 760945-8442 at mdowell3@cox.net, regarding next year’s show details.
This really seems to be the venue for the realistic birders and decoy folks.
Yesterday (being Thursday, Feb. 21) Betty and I got home from our
annual “ vacation to Mesa, AZ to the “Desert Woodcarving Show And
Sale” — 19th edition. It is held in the Mesa Centennial Center, and is
huge by our standards. It is put on jointly by the Arizona Woodcarvers
Association and the Grand Canyon State Woodcarvers Association, and
we’ve done this show every year for the last 10. We saw Jim andVickie
Hopson (she wins everything there, too!) and Chuck and Jane Walsh
(visiting relatives).
The two groups also invite turners and woodcrafters and scrollers from
the greater Phoenix area. They have their own display area alongside the
woodcarvers, and hold their own competitions. Betty and I were in the
midst of gourd people, at an outstanding location, and had a great time. I
did not have anything ready for competition, and so entered nothing ——
the first time that has ever happened!
For this show, set up is on Friday, between 10 AM and 3 PM (I think).
The judging is done that afternoon and evening (I presume), so that, by
the time exhibits open up on Saturday, all awards are given and displayed.
Mini-seminars occur all weekend at various locations around the exhibit
and judging area. I had a long, very enjoyable conversation with Bob
LeMaster Saturday regarding stylized wildlife, and his approach to that
genre. We have been members of GCSWA for a good while now, and
know enough members that we don’t feel like total outsiders when we
attend the show.
I can recommend the show to anyone who wants to have a good time
and be part of a truly good competition!
REGIONAL DIRECTORS
SOUTHERN REGION
2006:
Red Collins
1230 Phillips St. Long Beach, CA 90805
wudcvr1@aol.com
Marshall “Bud” Frack
Naomi Lewis
82-731 Crest Ave Indio, CA 92201
nome531@yahoo.com
Lynn Nicholson
714 Belleview Ave San Dimas, CA 91773
lnicho4660@aol.com
In Memorium
Marshall “Bud” Frack
Born October 23, 1925 passed away in February 2008.
He witnessed the bombing of Pearl Harbor and served in the Army and
Air Force from 1944 to 1952.
He worked at United Technology until he retired in 1988. He also
worked at the Flying Lady Restaurant in Morgan Hill as a wood carver.
He was a Lifetime member of CCG with a membership #25, as well as
Santa Clara Valley Carvers.
He carved life size figures out of redwood trees with a chain saw which
included Bing Crosby, Louie Armstrong, Laurel and Hardy and many
more.
The carvings were displayed at Bonfante Gardens in Gilroy, CA.
He will be missed.
WEBSITES
The CCG Website at
www.cacarversguild.com
Craft-T-Carvers at
www.craft-t-carvers.com
Riverside Chip Chuckers at
www.chipchuckers.com
Santa Clara Valley Carvers at
www.santaclaravalleycarvers.com
Capital Woodcarvers Association at
www.karving.org
Tri-Valley Carvers at
www.tri-valleycarvers.com
Yahoo! CCG Members Group Site at
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/ccgmembers
2008
Peter Hopkins
Ed Frey
14370 Fontaine Way Victorville, CA 92394
(760)951-0071
matrepw@aol.com
Mac McLaughlin
357 Spring Street Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 643-7207
macsshop@gmail.com
Durwood Thrasher
NORTHERN REGION
2006:
Patsy Jeffery
3520 Sun Knoll Dr. Loomis, CA
95650-9529
patsyrut@sbcglobal.net
Dave Gregory
1608 Orchard Way Pleasanton, CA 94566
davegrego1@comcast.net
Jerry Gin
1206 Sargent Dr. Sunnyvale, CA 94087
jerry@ginclan.com
2008
Robert Kehl
452 Leona Dr. Livermore, CA 94550
bckehl@yahoo.com
Frank Devine
2920 Ironwood Ave Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 772-9693
kingofcarving@yahoo.com
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CAPITAL WOODCARVERS ASSOCIATION'S
"WONDER IN WOOD" SET FOR MAY 3-4, 2008
Capital Woodcarver’s Association will have their annual show “Wonder In Wood”, May
3-4, 2008 at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H Street, Sacramento, CA. See our
website for more information: www.karving.org
We encourage all carvers (club member or not) to enter some carvings for competition,
have a display table of your carvings, maybe have a few for sale, or just visit the show in
Sacramento. Our judge for the carving competition this year will be Dave Stetson.
Dave has attended several of our shows in the past, and this year we have asked him to
judge the competition. Dave is a full time woodcarver who teaches his brand of caricature
as an exaggeration of realism. He also carves Santa’s and other holiday themes. He has
won dozens of carving awards around the country, including best of shows. He has
served as a judge for a number of woodcarving shows and is the current President of the
Caricature Carvers of America.
This show is packed with lots of activities and fun. We have invited several new vendors
this year and hope to have some interesting craft and art items for sale. We will also be
holding some mini classes. You can learn to carve fruit and vegetables with the carvers
from Paete, Philippines, carve a chain with Bob Young, or enter the whittling contest.
There will also be soap carving for kids to try or even adults you haven’t carved before.
Club members can participate in this event in several ways, (other than having a table at
the show and entering a piece for competition) like helping with set up and break down,
donating carved pieces for the hourly raffle, country store or silent auction, helping at the
hospitality table, being a runner with competition carving Saturday morning and Sunday
afternoon, or volunteering to demonstrate at our demonstration area. We will have sign up
for the various committees at the March and April business meetings. Or you can contact
Joe You, Andy Hiroshima Tony Marta or Kathi Gervais if you would like to volunteer.
As always, there will be great food during the weekend. Friday night is the potluck to
enjoy at 5:00 PM, after setting up your table and before you check in your carving competition piece. The Girl Scout Troop 618 will offer Saturday’s breakfast and lunch. This is
their annual fundraiser and the food is always great. Burke Catering will cater Saturday
Night Banquet. Last years salmon and steak dinner was amazing and at a very affordable
price.
The show weekend is a great time; hope to see you all there.
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2008-2009 OFFICERS
President
Joanne Carroll
1395 Walnut DR. Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 370-3142
jlc@mysonic.com
Vice President
Don Golden
3000 Buford Way Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 397-6538
dgbgmax@aol.com
Secretary Vacant
Treasurer/RegionalSecretary
Jay McLaughlin
357 Spring Street Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 643-7207
Membership Chairperson
Cynthia Pomerico
27 Terrace Hill Dr Paso Robles, CA 93446
cpomerico@charter.net
DIVISIONS & COMMITTEES
Educational Committee
Vacant
Development
Allan Fougner, 17429 Mayerling Granada
Hills, CA 91344
Judging
South Region: Virg Krueger
200 N El Camino Real #251
Oceanside, CA 92054
CarversTwo@cox.net
Judging
North Region: Joanne Carroll
1395 Walnut Dr., Campbell, CA 95008
jlc@mysonic.com
Memorials & Wills
Send all donations to:
Don Golden
3000 Buford Way, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Parliamentarian/By-Laws Committee
Vacant
see back of form for carving catagories
Capital Woodcarver’s Association's Annual Show
“Wonder In Wood”, May 3-4, 2008
NAME _____________________________________ FEES
6 foot table $20.00
________
ADDRESS__________________________________ 12 foot table $40.00
________
Selling Vendor $15.00
________
___________________________________________ Carving Competition $5.00 per carving _______
Saturday Night Dinner $20.00 ea
________
PHONE ____________________________________ Total Amount Enclosed
________
Seller’s permit # (seller’s only)___________________
Electricity: yes or no ________________________
(Bring own extension cord)
Make checks payable to CWA
Mail to:
CWA c/ Kathi Gervais
1931 Branding Iron Way
Roseville, CA 95661
Check below to indicate your Judging class: (All entries must be at the same carving level)
Expert [ ]
Advanced [ ]
Novice [ ]
Important Carving Competition Information .
Carving Registration Deadline: May 3, 9:00 am. It would be greatly appreciated if you bring carving
entries in Friday night, May 2nd.
Fees for carving entries is separate from table fees and helps to cover cost of ribbons and awards. Limit 2
carvings per category. No limit on total # of carvings submitted. See back of form for carving catagories.
Please send your registrations by April 23, 2008. Tables are allocated first come first serve
Questions- Call: Tony Marta (916) 334-3439 or email afmarta@comcast.net CWA website:
www.karving.org Check our website for more information
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CCG CHAPTER ADVISORY
Santa Clara Valley #1
Escondido No. County #3
Tri-Valley (Pleasanton) #5
Central Coast (Cayucos)#7
Vista -Palomar #10
San Gabriel Valley #12
San Diego South Bay #14
East Bay #16
Capital #20
Central California #23
Santa Clarita Valley #25
Santa Cruz #29
Craft-T-Carvers #31
Kern River #33
Mid-Peninsula #35
Northern Calif RV Carvers #38
Siskiyou County #41
Smoky Hollow #45
Glendora #47
Gold Country #50
Monterey Peninsula #52
Santa Barbara-Goleta #54
Temecula Valley #56
Chip Chuckers of Riverside #59
Coachella Valley Woodcarvers # 61
Imperial Beach #63
Woody Woodland
Vacant
Jack Vincent
Bob Goss
Linda Miller (760)271-5551
Ron Eakins
Ralph Vaughan
Jerry Thomas
Cathy Lindsay
Sandy Jahrling
Bill Ward
Harry Bowers
Betty Fougner
Don Golden
Arvin Epp
Harry Bowers
Al Groncki
Bill Burroughs
Morgan Sly
Don Elmore
Don Ruble
Ernest Borgaro
Ed Buffington
Howard Walder
Richard Selle
Ralph Vaughan
Orange County (Tustin) #2
San Fernando Valley #4
San Diego Mission Bay # 6
Long Beach #8
Alondra Park #11
San Diego Foothills #13
Channel Islands #15
Sonoma County #17
Ramona Country #22
Santa Anita #24
Huntington Beach #26
Pomona Valley #30
High Desert #32
Santa Maria Valley #34
Central Sierra #37
Mudville #39
Napa Valley #44
Fallbrook #46
Marin County #48
Sespe Carvers #51
California Caricature Carvers #53
Placentia Carvers #55
North Valley #57
Pacific Carvers of Salinas #60
Tehachapi Mountain Carvers #62
Larry Fingers
Ross Stage
John Cahoon
Connie Williams
Stew Stanford
Art Shenk
Mac McLaughlin
Jim Ambrosi
Joe Butler
George Hlista
John Beeson
Don Peart
Ed Frey
Rich Edie
Keith Aday
Vacant
Robert Faulk
Dave Struthers
Charles Melvin
Clarence Freeman
Molly Schaechtele
Larry Hart
Alfred Aliano
Molly Schaechtele
Heidi Thrasher
Carving Competition Categories:
(One person per application and Indicate number for each entry)
__ SM Schooled or Mentored
__ GO Gourds
__ RM Roughout & Machine Carved __ HB Human, Burned
__ BB Bird Burned
__ HC Human Caricature
__ BC Bird Caricature
__ HF Human Fantasy
__ BK Bark Carving
__ HCG Human Caricature Group
__ BN Bird Natural
__ HG Human Group
__ BP Bird Painted
__ HN Human Natural
__ BS Bird Stylized
__ HP Human Painted
__ DD Decorative Decoy
__ HS Human Stylized
__ CA Carousel Animal
__ KD Kuchina Dolls
__ CC Chip Carving
__ IM Inlays & Marquetry
__ CF Carved Footwear
__ IN Intarsia
__ CJ Carved Jewelry
__ LP Little People
__ CP Carved Pipes
__ MI Miscellaneous
__ CS Carved Spoons
__ MB Mammal Burned
__ DR Driftwood
__ MC Mammal Caricature
__ DS Service Decoy
__ MN Mammal Natural
__ FB Fish/Reptile Burned*
__ MP Mammal Painted
__ FC Fish/Reptile Caricature*
__ MS Mammal Stylized
__ FR Fish/Reptile Natural*
__ NF Non-human Fantasy
__ FP Fish/Reptile Painted*
__ NR Non-representational
*
(Footnotes) Fish/Reptile includes all animals except mammals and birds
__ SD Shore Bird Decoys
__ SA Santa
__ AR Perspective Relief
__ RB Burned Relief
__ GR General Relief
__ PR Painted Relief
__ TC Turning with Carving
__ TR Turning
__ UT Utilitarian
__ WC Wood Crafting
__ WD Wood Crafting w/Carving
__ WH Whittling
__ WS Walking Stick & Canes
__ TM Team Carving (other name
______________________ )
__ XC Mixed Caricature
__ CM Mixed Category
__ FS Fish/Reptile Stylized
__ PC Carved Plants
__ PY Pyrography
2008
Canceled for this Year- See you next year! Smoky Hollow show in La Cresenta Park, Glendale
Events
April
April 5th - 6th Santa Clara Valley Carvers in Saratoga & Regional Meet
April 10, 11, 12, 2008 CTC atWoods Valley Kampground, Valley Center
Betty (818) 360-5298 or Lynn (909) 599-4498
April 17-20 RV Carvers at Campers Inn , Dunnigan
Leroy Metz (209) 723-1664
April 26 thru May 4
May
Y
Y
Oakhurst Woodcarving Rendevous
May 3rd-4th, 2008 Capital Woodcarvers Spring Show
May 8, 9, 10, 2008 CTC at Mountain Valley RV Resort, Hemet,
Betty (818) 360-5298 or Lynn (909) 599-4498
Y
May 10th - 11th Santa Anita Chapter Show in Arcadia Park
Ben Sanders (626) 795-5235
May 26th & 27th Red Bluff Woodcarvers Show in Red Bluff
Al (530)824-5669
May 15th-18th RV Carvers- at Kit Fox, Patterson
Leroy Metz (209) 723-1664
June
Y
classes
RV outings
Y
June 7, 8, 9, 2008
CTC at Lake Park Resort, Elsinore
Betty (818) 360-5298 or Lynn (909) 599-4498
Y
June 9th & 10th Fresno Chapter Show at Vets Building 453 Hughes St, Clovis
Donald (559) 291-3739
June 14-July 6
San Diego County Fair - Design in Wood
June 18th - 20th RV Carvers - French Camp
Leroy Metz (209) 723-1664
Y
June 21st, 9 a.m. CCG Directors Meeting, Paso Robles
July
July -To be announced RV Carvers at Duck Island, Rio Vista
Leroy Metz (209) 723-1664
Y
Melody Mullis, Log Editor
California Carvers Guild
7475 Castano Ave,
Atascadero, CA 93422
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