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Metro Carving Weekend c/o Alice Spadgenske 5301 Georgia Avenue North Crystal, Minnesota 55428 Metro Carving Weekend November 17 & 18, 2007 Sponsored by the Metro Chapter of the Minnesota Wood Carvers Association at the Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive North Crystal, Minnesota General Notes of Importance and Interest We have Moved! This year we are at the Crystal Community Center. 4800 Douglas Drive N., Crystal, MN. Check in begins Saturday November 17th at 8:30 a.m. At the Crystal Community Center. Brief meeting at 9:00 a.m. Classes start at 9:00 a.m., end at noon, resume at 1:00 p.m. And continue until 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. No class changes may be made without approval of the seminar coordinator. All classes are in the same room. Therefore, for the comfort of everyone, we do not have classes that have wood burning or power tools. Class assignments will be made on a First Come, First Served basis. Earliest postmark on registration forms will be given first choice of classes. Return your registration as soon as possible to ensure getting your choice of class. Classes are limited to 8 students per class. Cancellation – After September 20, 2007 there will be a $20.00 charge for anyone dropping out of the seminar. After October 20, 2007, there will be no refund. If you must cancel, please notify Alice Spadgenske at 763-531-8005 or alices@skypoint.com. Courtesy – Be considerate of your instructor's time so he/she is able to spend equal time with each student. Horseplay and unsafe behavior will not be tolerated. Your experience and knowledge may be interesting to the class, but during class time please show respect to your instructor and classmates and let your instructor lead the class. Meals – Will no longer be provided at the seminar. We would have to hire caterers which would have raised the price of the seminar considerably. However, there are over 20 fast-food / sit-down restaurants within a mile of the seminar. A list and map will be provided to participants at the seminar. Lighting – You may want to bring a lamp and extension cord for detailed carving. (Better that you bring it and don't need it, than wish you had brought it along.) Smoking and Alcohol are prohibited in the Crystal Community Center. Mailing list – If you are unable to attend this year's seminar but would like to remain on the mailing list for 2008 Metro Carving Weekend, please fill out the top part of the registration form, make a note on top and return the registration form. Contact Information – Alice Spadgenske, 5301 Georgia Ave. N., Crystal, MN 55428 or 763-531-8005 or alices@skypoint.com. WHERE THE HECK IS CRYSTAL?????? Crystal is a western suburb of Minneapolis. It is not a very large suburb, but geographically it is long and narrow. It borders on Robbinsdale, Golden Valley, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park and New Hope. Driving Directions to Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Drive North Crystal, MN 55429: from the Northwest (St. Cloud) I-94 East / US-52 South right exit on CR-81 South via exit 31 (1.8 Miles) right on Bass Lake Road / 56th Ave. North / CR-10 West (0.3 miles) left on West Broadway Ave. (0.4 miles) right on Douglas Drive South (0.5 miles) from the Northeast (Forest Lake) 35W South to I-694 West (5.3 miles) MN-100 South exit 35A (3.9 miles) 42nd Ave. North / CR-9 exit to the right (0.7 miles) right Douglas Drive North (0.6 miles) from the East (St. Paul) I-94 West to I-394 West / US-12 exit 231A (2.4 miles) MN-100 North exit 5 (4.4 miles) 42nd Ave. North / CR-9 West to the left (0.8 miles) right Douglas Drive North (0.6 miles) from the South (Mankato) US-169 North to 42nd Ave. N. / CR-9 East (2.1 miles) left Douglas Drive North (0.6 miles) From the South (Faribault) I-35 North to I-35W North merge onto I-494 West (2.5 miles) merge onto MN-100 North (12.0) miles 42nd Ave. North / CR-9 West to the left (0.8 miles) right Douglas Drive North (0.6 miles) Hotel/Motel information: America’s Best Value Inn Budget Host Inn 6000 Lakeland Avenue North 6280 Lakeland Avenue North Crystal, MN 55428 Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 Phone 763-537-8888 Phone: 763-533-6455 Ramada Inn (Grand Rios)* 6900 Lakeland Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 Phone: 763-566-8855 *There is a possibility of a reduced rate if we can book 10 rooms. Make a note on your registration form if you are interested.CLASS DESCRIPTIONS 2007 A. Fish Spearing Decoys and Lures Al Gerads Rice, MN Whether you choose to use them or display them, you will find this class fun, easy and rewarding. You should be able to complete two or more stylized or realistic decoys in a weekend. The fish spearing decoys and lures range in length from 3” to 8”. You will have several kit variations from which to choose including: conventional red and white sucker chub, sunfish, crappie, perch, bass, northern, frog or Al's 'Special California Decoy'. Al has been carving for over 20 years. He has taken and given classes in a variety of subjects including: fish, decoys, ducks, birds, caricatures, puzzles & whimsy. Al enjoys making people ask, “How ever did you do that?” Kits include a basswood blank, eyes, copper or brass metal for fins and tail, and lead weighting. Glue, sandpaper, hardware, filler, wood primer and some paint will be furnished to use in class. Cost of kits range from $4.00 to $7.00 per kit. Tools needed: knife and any other carving tools that you have, tin snips, and anti-cut glove. Skill level: Any interested carver. B. Chip Carving Darwin Krueger Plymouth, MN Students will begin with a practice board where we will learn simple drawing, how wood grain affects carving, how to hold the knife, and steps in making simple chips. Students can then move on to the project, which will be carving a recipe box; here they can develop their own design or use one of mine. Other projects available at extra cost. Knife sharpening and how to finish your project will be covered as time permits. Darwin has been carving for about 18 years and teaching chip carving for about 12 years. Come to learn the basics of chip carving to gain enough knowledge so you can practice this enjoyable form of carving. Cost of the class, including one practice board and one recipe box, is $25.00. Tools needed: SHARP chip carving knife, 6” plastic ruler, Screw-adjustable compass, .5mm mechanical pencil with B lead, and your knife sharpening method. Skill level: all If you do not have a chip carving knife, I can bring one for you, but I will have to know by November 1, 2007. C. Lumberjack Lars Lee Olson Mound, MN Lumberjack Lars is the third lumberjack that Lee has designed. Logging was a large part of Minnesota history back in the 1800's. Lars is experienced with the saw (not the powered kind either) and is well respected in the trade and forest. Lee's carvings are realistic with a Scandinavian twist. Lars can also be done in the true flat-plane style of carving. Lee enjoys carving faces and making the expressions match the feeling that he is trying to put forth in the carving. Lee started his carving with a Community Education class in Maple Grove, MN in 1993. His next instructor was the well known Harley Refsal of Decorah, Iowa, who taught him the flexibility of the Scandinavian style of carving. Lee has been teaching classes for several years and still enjoys taking classes to increase his skills. Cost of blank is $20.00, other blanks will be available at a lesser cost. Tools needed: Hand tools, (No power tools), including a sharp bench knife and palm tools. Lee will have some to borrow. Skill level: Advanced beginner to intermediate. D. Beginning Acanthus Charles M. Jahn Lindstrom, MN Acanthus designs are found in many cultures and countries throughout history. It is a flowing interpretation of leaf forms in a stylized manner that varies from one country to another. In Minnesota we most often see the Norwegian styles of Gudbransdal and Telemark. The Scandinavian designs are related to the regional rosemaling designs. Charles has been carving for a total of 27 years, with the last 17 years doing primarily Acanthus. He has experimented with many styles of carving but loves Acanthus the most. Charles has received a Vesterheim Gold Medal in Acanthus carving. Charles says, “Acanthus carving has a long history and gives the carver a feeling of connection with the past.” This class is an introduction to Acanthus carving, using full-size gouges. A jewelry box is a possible class project (approximately 6” X 10” - 3” deep). Skill level: Beginner to Advanced, no Acanthus experience required. Cost of blank is $10.00 and up. Tools needed: SHARP full-size gouges (two-handed size) – bring any that you have, and two clamps. E. Decorative Painting – From the Beginning Kathie Cole Park Rapids, MN This class is an introduction to basic traditional decorative painting techniques, brushes, shading, and highlighting, color selection and finishes. Two projects will be presented – a partridge painted on a faux pear and embellished with feathers and beads and a dimensional snowman formed into a walking cane. If time permits, we will also paint a Christmas ornament. Class will be adjusted to level desired by students and will include extensive handouts. All levels of painters, including “newbies” will enjoy this class. All paints and mediums will be furnished by the instructor. Kathie has been painting since 1984 and teaching since 1990. She is the Past President of the Twin Cities Decorative Artists Guild (2004 and 2005). Kathie has studied with a wide variety of Canadian and American decorative artists at national and regional seminars. Cost of supplies $20.00 to $25.00. Tools needed: Brush basin or Cool Whip container, Viva or Bounty paper towels, #0 or smaller liner brush in excellent condition, #2, #4, #8 shader (flat) brushes, 1/2” angle shader (optional), clean Styrofoam meat tray (approx. 8” X 10”), cotton swabs. Instructor will have some brushes available for purchase at favorable prices. Skill level: All interested students. F. Whimsy Bark Houses Karen Henderson St. Francis, MN Cottonwood bark is used to create whimsical houses and villages. No two pieces of bark are the same, which allows each finished piece to be truly unique. Bark pieces range from 8” to 16” tall, There are no patterns, and creation stems from your imagination. These whimsy houses may include miniature doors that actually open and close! Finishing materials will be furnished if time permits. Karen started carving by taking the MWCA class in Coon Rapids nine years ago. Since then Karen has taken many more classes in a variety of carving styles. Karen has assisted in teaching the MWCA Beginner Class for the past six years. Karen says, “I don't do realistic carvings. I love anything silly that makes me smile as I carve.” Her favorites include caricatures and Santas. Cost of bark pieces is $2.00 to $4.00 each. All skill levels. Basic carving tools. (Bark will dull your tools, so be sure to bring a strop.) G. Semi-realistic Canvasback Duck Wes Spadgenske Andover, MN The semi-realistic Canvasback duck will be about 1/3 the size of an actual Canvasback, and in the floating position. The body and head will be carved separately, then glued together. Blanks will be cut from choice butternut carving stock. We will insert glass eyes to really make it come to life. Detailing will be done with a knife or palm tools – no power carving or wood burning. The Canvasback will be given a clear finish to show off the natural beauty of the wood. This class is intended to be a fun learning experience. Wes has been carving for about 23 years, and has taught “fan-bird” carving and beginner classes for about nine years. Wes says, “I do all types of carving, as I haven't figured out what I want to be when I grow up.” Cost of butternut blank, eyes and other materials is $12.00 Skill level: Anyone who has completed a beginner class or equivalent. Tools needed: Sharp knife and palm tools (small V-tool and gouges). H. Mrs. Old World Santa Russell Scott St. Paul, MN Capturing a wry expression on a Santa's face or the reverent air in an angel carving is one of Russell Scott's specialties. If you carved last year's Old World Santa, or even if you didn't, here is a chance to carve a simple female character. You can pair her up with an Old World Santa or show her off as an individual carving. This project will be from a basswood cutout, 2 1/4 inches square by about 6 ½ inches tall. Russ will have several variations for you to choose from. This project may be finished and/or painted in class. Russell has been carving for nine years and has been teaching beginning wood carving for the past four years. Russ favors carving the human figure, mostly caricature but also some realistically. Wood carving is a natural extension of his love of the forest. Russ became interested in carving as the result of a community education class. From the start he was hooked on the magic of watching figures emerge and take on life from blocks of wood. Blanks will cost $10.00 each. SHARP tools are needed – bench knife, assortment of palm tools, including V-tool and gouges. Skill level is intermediate. I. Caricatures Don Fischer Cottonwood, MN Students will have a choice of caricatures in this class to carve from “roughed-out” basswood blanks that leave plenty of wood for individual expression and detail. Ole and Lena are based on a husband and wife team that dress up and do performances. Their blanks are 10 inches tall and can be carved with them dressed in their 'Sunday Best' or 'Ready for the next big snowstorm.' Or you can carve a Snow Man or Snow Woman, a pair that you could only have dreamed of making when you were a child. They make a cute display all winter long and are 8 inches tall. Emphasis in this class is on detail. Don has been carving for over 15 years and has been teaching for over 3 years. His favorite type of carving is caricatures, of course. Don says, “Wood carving should be fun, not frustrating. I try to help the student have fun and create something they can be proud of.” Cost of rough outs is $15 to $20 each. Tools needed: Your favorite tools; carving knife, medium gouges or palm gouges, carving glove, your strop and sharpener. Skill level: Advanced beginner to intermediate. J. Bottle Stopper Heads Dick Skauge Lake Park, MN These in-the-round carvings can be carved as caricatures or realistically. The plan for this class is to complete a detailed head on Saturday and paint on Sunday early, then start carving on a second head. This helps the learning process. The basic basswood cut-out we will use is 4 3/4” high, about 3” deep and close to 2” wide. It is a male with a baseball style cap. He can be carved with or without the cap, the cap can be changed, he can be carved with lots of hair or no hair, he has a clean face so we can carve eyes, nose and mouth. For realistic face bring pictures. There will be other cut-outs to choose from also. Dick became interested in carving 28 years ago while living in Fargo, ND. In 1985 the Skauge family moved to Lake Park, MN. In 1987, Dick became one of the founding fathers of the Lake Country Carving Club in Detroit Lakes, MN. Dick enjoys teaching all levels of carving and continues to take classes himself. Learning new techniques from other carvers helps him to be a better carver and a better instructor. Dick has taught numerous classes in the mid-west and will become an international instructor this year when he teaches in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Cost of blanks is $4 each or three cut-out heads for $10.00. Tools needed: This is a hand held project using hand tools. No power, please! Dick will bring the paint and paint brushes for use in class. K. Spoons & Spirits Chris Whillock Faribault, MN This class will be divided into two, one day classes. The first will be Spoon Carving and the second a Spirit Face in cottonwood bark. In the Spoon Carving class you can pick from a large selection of spoon blanks/patterns. The projects have various degrees of difficulty so any level carver should find something challenging. There will be some painting instruction. The second day we will have fun carving Spirit faces. Using a knife and a few simple palm tools to create a small spirit face in bark. Learn placement of the eyes, nose and mouth and different techniques for carving the hair and beard. You should be able to carve more than one project in each of these classes. Also, it is possible to focus on only one of these projects for both days. Chris has been woodcarving all of his life. Chris says, “I have had the privilege of growing up around my father, Ivan, and Marv Kaisersatt – my two favorite carvers.” Chris loves to try all types of carving but has found himself doing relief and wood spirits most recently. He is a regular contributor to Carving Magazine and is running a carving tool and supply business called WoodcarversWarehouse.com. Chris has been teaching for a number of years, quite often on the road for various woodworking and woodcarving shows. Cost of blanks is $5.00 to $15.00. Tools needed: Glove, knife and assorted palm tools. Skill level: Any L. Relief Carving Alice Spadgenske Crystal, MN Choice of class projects in the shallow relief style of carving will include scenes of a garden gnome, country outhouse, weathered barn, rose or sunflowers done on an 8 1/2” X 11” X 1” board; and cut-out blanks of Santa, Cowboy Santa, Elf, Cowgirl or Victorian girl. All projects will be in basswood. Alice has been carving a variety of subjects in various styles for the past 17 years and had taught numerous classes to carvers that are just beginning or have years of carving experience. Alice's favorites include faces, caricatures, and designing new projects. Alice says, “There are no mistakes, only design changes.” Cost of blanks is $5.00 to $10.00. Skill level: Depends on project, but there is something for advanced beginners to intermediate carvers. Tools needed: Bring whatever tools you have, including sharp knife, palm tools (gouges, skews and v-tools) and bench hook. (Some bench hooks will be available for purchase.) Registration Copies of this form and the seminar brochure may be made to share with other interested persons. First Participant Name:____________________________________________________ Second Participant Name:**________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________________ City:___________________________________ State:__________ Zip Code:________ Phone:________________________ email address:_____________________________ **If address is different from first participant's, please write info on the back of this form. Class desired, in order of preference: First Participant: Second Participant: 1st_____ 2nd______ 3rd ______ 1st_______ 2nd_______ 3rd______ To help select your classes, please refer to the class descriptions. Class list: A. Fish Spearing Decoys & Lures G. Semi-realistic Canvasback duck B. Chip Carving H. Mrs. Old World Santa C. Lumberjack Lars I. Caricatures D. Beginning Acanthus J. Bottle Stopper Heads E. Decorative Painting K. Spoons & Spirits F. Whimsy Bark Houses L. Relief Carving The cost of the seminar is $55.00. Note: Blank and supply costs are not included in seminar fee and are to be paid directly to the instructor on the first day of class. Make seminar checks payable to: MWCA Metro Seminar Amount enclosed (no partial payments) $________________ The undersigned hereby releases and forever discharges the Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive North, Crystal, MN and the Metro Chapter of the Minnesota Wood Carvers Association and its instructors individually from any and all liability, causes of action, claims and demands upon or by reason of damage, loss or injury sustained by the undersigned at the Metro Carving Weekend Seminar held November 17 and 18, 2007. This registration is not transferable and has no cash value. Signed First Participant_____________________________ Signed Second Participant___________________________ Return this form to: Metro Carving Weekend Office Use only: c/o Alice Spadgenske Date received:____________ 5301 Georgia Ave. N. Check #_________________ Crystal, MN 55428 Amount:$________________ |
