Blackhawk Carving Club
Blackhawk Woodcarver
Volume XIX, Issue 2, February 2012
The President’s Corner
Happy February to all of you Woodcarvers.
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to carve more or try a new
medium?
We have opportunities coming up to show our carving spirit and talent.
There is the March 24 show at Rock Valley Nursery where we still need
carvers to demonstrate their talents.
We look forward to Roger Benedicts relief carving class (more in this
issue).
I am impressed with the number of carvers in our group who have taken
classes from any number of known and respected carvers.
It is a way to change your skill level.
The ones who do so well, have not gotten there in a vacuum.
Personally, I know I need to take the challenge and start a challenging
project. There are plenty of
“experts” around the club who can give me advice.
I remember Richard Prutz saying that he thanked the thousand members
who helped him with his last project.
Have any interests in learning about a particular topic?
Let your officers know.
So keep those wood chips flying!
Steve
The average number of UFO’s (Unfinished Objects) for a carver is 21.
Here’s Abe dashing to get his taxes done!
Dues!
It is a new year. Time to renew
your dues. Cost is still $25.
See Dona Wisner.
January Program
Many
Thanks to Dave Donahue for explaining how CLR (Center For Learning in
Retirement) works. He is really
a talented carver and photographer.
I hope most of you got a chance to see his Green Wing Teal Duck
carving. The painting was
extraordinary! John Skaggs says
that he has many more carvings on display at his home that are all excellent.
Minutes (in brief)
Minutes
of the regular monthly business of Blackhawk Woodcarvers; held on January
18, 2012, at 3218 Eleventh Street, Rockford, Illinois.
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 AM by President Steve Terrill.
There were 47 members and guests signed in.
President Steve Terrill thanked the following:
Gary Lundquist for all the time and effort expended for the past two
years as President; Bob Capion for his 6 months as Vice-president ( Bob
resigned for personal reasons) and Bob Matthews, who graciously completed
Mr. Capion’s term.
President Steve Terrill extended a welcome to newly elected Secretary,
Rosalie Wesley and newly elected Vice President, Bob Coleman.
Minutes for December 14, 2011, read and approved.
Treasurer’s report given by John Skaggs. The balance in checking is
$5,927.43 and in savings $25.13. An audit will be conducted by Bob Hallstrom
to ensure accuracy. Report
approved.
Petty cash according to Dona Wisner is $348.44. Report approved.
Dona Wisner, Membership Chairperson, indicated we have 112 members.
There are 92 Active members and 20 associates.
Newsletter report given by Steve Terrill.
Web Master, Gordy Moscinski, encourage members to visit the site.
Roger Benedict will be conducting a Relief Workshop for beginners from
February 8 through March 21 (Wednesdays) at this facility. He signed up
twelve participants, the class is full. He will be providing a handout for
the necessary tools for this class. The cost was $15 for members and $25 for
nonmembers.
Don Stansfield informed the members that Jayne Pheiffer has broken her arm.
Secretary is so advised and a card will be send around for members
signatures and well wishes. The new name for Denny tools is OCC (Ozark
Country Carver).
OCC tools and two new relief tools are available for sale - see Don if you
wish to purchase tools or supplies. He has two new books available. First
Projects for Woodcarvers by Larry Green and Mike Altman:
Boot and Project Kit are $30, Book is $12,
Book Blank is $2.25, Dog Blank is $3 and Nativity Blanks are $20.The
second book is Carving Small Characters by Jack Price. There is no price
quote yet.
John Skaggs has endorsed “Jergens Natural Ultra Hydrating Hand Cream” to
hydrate and moisturize rough
hands. A counter recommendation was for Udder Balm available at Farm and
Fleet.
Carving Class
Roger
Benedict will be conducting a relief carving class designed for beginning
carvers or at least beginners to Relief Carving.
Cost is $15 to members and $25 to non-members.
Materials are $ 6 to 12.
Roger filled up the class in the first half hour after passing around a sign
up sheet. Many in the club have
taken relief classes from Roger and there is non better!
The class will be February 8
through March 21 (note change in dates) on
Wednesday meeting days from 9:00 to 10:45
Anyone who has not seen Roger’s Wildlife Carving at Severson Dells should do
so.
February Birthdays (that we know about).
Gary Lundquist
2/6
Gordy Moscinski
2/26
April
Program
Your new officers
Club Paraphernalia
Bob Matthews has
Blackhawk Woodcarver Patches for $5.
He can also order Shirts and Aprons.
Steve has Blackhawk Woodcarver Coffee mugs for $4 (members) or $5 for
non-members
Show and Tell
Mark Boyd carved a couple of twisted willow branches with multiple wood
sprites.
Marshall Field carved a number of (7)
miniature Celtic Hearts out of hardwood.
He has Walnut, Beechnut and Cherry.
Bunny Nordheim carved a fantasy tree house.
Don Stansfield showed three carving tools that he made custom handles and
caps for. The direction of the
grain on the skew goes in the same direction as the angle of the skew (as we
would expect from Don).
Lisa Hanus has been busy with work but she did send pictures of her recently
completed Loon complete with realistic outdoor setting.
It looks ready to fly!
Membership Directories-
For 2011/2012 are here. See
Rosalie Wesley. They are a very
reasonable $2. They even have
pictures!
New Carvers
Don
Stansfield has materials for beginners with a beginning carving book and
project blanks for carvings described in the books.
He is looking to add more resources.
He is also the “go to” guy for basic carving knives as well as quite
a selection of more advanced knives and gouges.
Ask him if you have a particular need.
He pretty much has tried or has at home each of the tools that he
sells!
Classes at The Woodcraft Shop
(Bettendorf Iowa)
Harley Refsal
- Scandinavian Flat Plane Carving (think “Whittling Little Folk” and others)
Wed. Eve. @ 6 to Fri. Eve @ 5: Feb. 22, 23, 24, 2012
or Fri. Eve. @6 to Sun.
Eve @ 5: Feb 24, 25, 26, 2012.
Linda (Langenberg) Curtis
- Carving and Painting a Panda (with a power carver) Mar. 2, 3, 4, 2012
Sharon Bechtold
- Woodburning (this lady is
talented) Apr. 21, 22, 2012
John Engler
- Medium Relief Woodcarving - May 25, 26, 27 2012
John Engler -
Painting your Relief Woodcarving - Sun. June 10, 2012
Classes at
The Woodcraft Shop,
2724 State Street, Bettendorf, IA 52722.
www.thewoodcraftshop.com
800-397-2278
Kids in Church...
After the Christening of his baby brother in Church, Jason sobbed all of the
way home in the back seat of the car.
His father asked him three times what was wrong.
Finally, the boy replied “That preacher said he wanted us brought up
in a Christian home, and I wanted to stay with you guys.”
(Thanks to Bill Barr)
I was talking to
Gale Terrell
about the chain I was carving and it evolved into
a discussion of balls in cages and Hobo carving.
Gale brought in some of his early work which is excellent including a
spoon with a chain, spiral, and two balls in cages.
He also had a couple of pocket fidgets with balls in cages and a
hardwood ball in a cage. His
work is excellent.
Steve
CARVING SHOWS -
Shows
within 3 to 4 hours one-way drive time of Rockford will be listed as they
become known.
Feb 18-19: St. Charles, IL
Winter Wood Wonders
sponsored by Owl Hardwood Lumber. Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall
Rd. 10am-4pm Sat. & Sun.
Net profits go to benefit our Veterans. Suggested donation
$3 adm. Contact:
www.winterwoodwonders.com
or call Shelly at 773.405.2229
March 17-18, 2012, Stevens Point, WI,
Wisconsin River Woodcarvers 12th
annual show, competition, & sal, Ramada Inn, 1501 Northpoint Drive, 9AM-4PM,
both days. Call Ron O’Kray
715-341-2214, or Greg Wirtz
715-423-0471.
March 31-Apr 1, 2012 Green Bay, WI 30th annual Woodworking Show and Sale. Southwest High School, 1331 Packerland Dr. Free Adm. Contact 920-468-0123.
Apr 14-15: Waterloo, IA
39th
Annual Iowa State Woodcarvers Show.
Waterloo Center for the Arts. Noon-5pm Sat. & 11am-4:30pm Sun.
Contact Roger Beane, 319-283-2688, www.neiawoodcarvers.com.
Apr
14-15: Portage IN
Duneland Woodcarvers Show, Woodland Park, Portage IN.
Contact Dave
Kings: 219-988-5610
June 9-17: Maquoketa, IA
International Woodcarvers Congress, Jackson County Fairgrounds, Maquaketa
IA, Contact The Woodcraft Shop for information at 800-397-2278.
The latest survey shows that three out of four people make up 75% of the
population.
CLUB ACTIVITY
SCHEDULE
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Business Meetings & Special Events -
NEW YEAR - 2012
ð
January 18 -
Business Meeting
ð
February 15 -
Business Meeting
ð
March 21 -
Business Meeting
ð
April 18 -
Business Meting
ð
May 16 -
Business Meeting
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June 20- Business Meeting
ð
July 18 - Business Meeting
ð
August 15 - Business Meeting
ð
August 18 Club Show, Tebala Center
ð
September 19 - Business Meeting
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October 17 - Business Meeting
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November 21 - Business Meeting
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December 19 - Christmas Party
BLACKHAWK
WOODCARVERS
P. O. Box 15488 Loves Park, Illinois
61132-5488
Open Carving every Wednesday (8:30-11am) except Dec 24, 25, 31; Jan 1; and
July 4.
Ken Rock Community Center
(Sacred Heart Academy,
multi-purpose room)
3218 Eleventh St, Rockford, IL 61109
Business Meeting; third Wednesday. of the month.
Friends and spouses of carvers are especially welcome to come to meet and
visit. Carvers bring in
finished carvings for “Show & Tell.”
CLUB OFFICERS
President - Steve Terrill,
393-4581
Vice Pres. - Bob Coleman,
988-1757
Secretary - Rosalie Wesley
738-2201
Treasurer - John Skaggs,
547-6951
COMMITTEES
Librarian
Bernie Budzynski,
815-332-2395
2011 Show Co-Chairmen
Bob Hallstrom,
815-963-1326
Don Stansfield,
815-235-0075
Webmaster -
Gordon Moscinski,
815-874-7978
Club Website -
www.blackhawkcarving.com
Membership Chair -
Dona Wisner,
815-399-3169
Newsletter -Publishers -
Bernie Budzynski
815-332-2395
Gary Johnson
815-399-1697
Newsletter Writer -
Steve Terrill,
815-393-4581
Photographer -
Larry Clark,
815-262-9982