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A discussion was put to the floor at one of the meeting about carving a quilt. The quilt passed and plans were made. Wes Englund and Hank Osinski co-chaired quilt project from start to finish. Each square was to be something carved of Rockford building, parks, statue and etc. The squares are 5 by 5 inches of basswood. John Bibby chip carved frame and Roger Benedict carved the center with date and etc. The quilt is on display a Klehm Arboretum. The quilt took about two years to complete. A number of carvers spent a weekend at Midway Village Rockford, IL. dressed in 1890 style clothes carving. Carving show was held at Ken Rock Community Center. Dale Hoppe was a featured speaker. He put together a slide show of how Lorado Taft built Blackhawk Statue. This was held at Rockford Art Museum. Lorado Taft was a sculpture. Some of his work is in the library and park in Oregon, II. December meeting is Christmas party. Refreshments and tool swap and etc. Officers President Roger Benedict Librarian Marshall Field Pictures of the show in Chip Chats Magazine November-December 2002
Midway Village
BLACKHAWK WOODCARVERS 3218 11th Street FOR NEWS RELEASE ON OR BEFORE June 2, 2002 For more information contact;
Roger Benedict, President 7TH ANNUAL WOOD CARVING SHOW Rockford, IL - Rockford Blackhawk Woodcarvers will be having their annual wood carving show at Kenrock Community Center on Sunday, June 2,2002. The show is from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Kenrock Community Center gymnasium located at 3218 11th Street. Judging of the carvings will be on special tables showing the judges awards. Admission to the show is $1.00 and free for children under 12 years old. Woodcarvings and sculptures will be on display representing a variety of subjects ranging from human figures to many differing animals & aquatics forms; either painted or stylized in natural wood. Over 40 carvers from Illinois. Wisconsin, Iowa, and Missouri will show and sell their carvings. Carving demonstrations will be ongoing during the entire show. Included in the show are several vendors selling carving tools and supplies. This years featured artist is Don Morris of Rock Falls, IL. He is a master carver having received numerous awards for his outstanding carvings. His creative style focuses on the human figures, some being life size. His personable carving passion and friendly nature blends well into his sculpturing demonstrations. Also he will be available all day to discuss any carving subject with the visitors. New this year is the addition of the Rockford Wood Turners who will display highly created unique wood vases and bowls. Various turning demonstrations will be conducted along with plenty of information about their art form of wood turning. The Blackhawk Woodcarvers was formed to promote the art of woodcarving and the associated craft through instruction. There are 67 members in the Blackhawk Woodcarver club. Most of the members are from Rockford Northern IL area with a number from the regions of Wisconsin. Many of the club members share the knowledge and experience by giving their time and talents to the club programs and Rockford organizations. Visit our show and talk with these carvers and see first hand their many creative carvings and sculptures.
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