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Metro Carving Weekend
c/o Tom Sheldon
640 Monroe St. Apt. 312
Anoka, MN 55303
Metro Carving Weekend
October 2 & 3, 2021
Sponsored by the
Metro Chapter of the
Minnesota Wood Carvers Association
At
The Coon Rapids VFW #9625
1919 Coon Rapids Blvd NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Metro Woodcarving Weekend Class Description – 2021 Important – You need to be a member to attend this class for insurance reasons. Membership dues are
$7.50. The membership form at: http://www.scottcarvings.com/metro-woodcarvers-weekend-2021 or
contact Lee Olson at: 612-750-4041.
www.minnesotawoodcarvers.com
A. Three Kolrosing Maura Corey Cloquet, MN
Learn the concepts to design Kolrosing and created on a traditional mangle board. Supply cost
on day of class: $15.00 - $25.00. Materials needed to purchase prior to attending workshop:
Kolrosing Knife: $27.00 at pinewoodforge.com. Additional materials students may want to
bring from home: tracing paper, graphite transfer paper, scotch tape, eraser, pencil, stylus,
clipboard, acrylic paints, paintbrush, and sandpaper. Skill – All Levels. Contact: Maura Corey
B. Relief Carving Al Gerads Rice, MN
Al will instruct relief carving starting with an intro on the art, then carve the split rock
light house, a fish, or an old building, or bring a project of your own. We’ll use
basswood with bark on the board. Project is 9” X 12” Bring sharp tools, glove, and
bench hook. Cost $20.00. Skill – All Levels. Contact Al Gerads at:
C. Human Caricature Russell Scott St. Paul, MN
Many human caricature rough outs to choose from. Figures range from Santas to
cowboys to female figures. Check out his website to see all the variations available
at: scottcarvings.com. Cost for materials $20.00 - $39.00. Skill – All Levels. Contact
Russell Scott at: [email protected]
D. Chip Carving Bill Ness Sartell, MN
Chip carving. All students will start with a practice board to hone skills,
then progress to projects such as coasters, trivets, and jewelry/recipe
boxes. If you do not yet have a Chip carving knife, I have samples from
most manufacturers to try out before buying. Skill level: beginner to
advanced. Cost for materials: $5 - $25 plus additional project fees.
Email me if you want a box. Skill – All Levels. Contact Bill Ness at:
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: _______________________________________________
**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.
A. Kolrosing
B. Relief Light House
C. Human Caricature
D. Chip Carving
E. Wooden Spoons
F. Intaglio of a Snowman
G. Simulated Caribou Antler
H. Deep Relief
I. Eagle Bust
The cost of the seminar is $90.00. 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 Coon Rapids VFW #9625, 1919 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon
Rapids, MN 55433, 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 October 2 & 3, 2021. This registration is not transferable and
has no cash value.
Signed First Participant ___________________________________________________
Signed Second Participant _________________________________________________
Return this form to:
MWCA Metro Seminar
c/o Tom Sheldon
640 Monroe St. Apt. 312
Anoka, MN 55303
Office Use Only:
Date Received: ___________________
Check # _________________________
Amount: $ _______________________
More information at:
http://www.scottcarvings.com/metro-
woodcarvers-weekend-2021
Past Classes and Other Projects for the Metro Wood Carving Weekend
E. Wooden Spoons Karen Henderson St. Francis, MN
Beautiful, durable, and usable carved spoons from various aesthetic hardwoods. With
a knife and a gouge, you can create your own spoon. The wood is carved green (wet).
Skill – All Levels. Blanks $5 - $10.
F. Intaglio of a Snowman Scene Wes Spadgenske Andover, MN
This year our project will be an INTAGLIO snow scene featuring a
happy snowman. Anyone who has had a beginner class or equivalent
will have a fun time with this project. You will need a sharp bench knife
and palm tools, including a “V” tool, and whatever others you have. The
picture will be drawn on the 10 ½” disc so we can get right into carving.
The cost will be $25.00. Anyone who has taken a beginner class or has
some experience is welcome. Contact Wes Spadgenske at:
G. Simulated Caribou Antler ‘Paddle’ Lee Olson Crystal, MN
This is a basswood blank, 12” X 8” simulating a caribou antler ‘paddle’. The
relief scene will be cut out before class. Will be texturing and painted of the
antler will make the antler look real. Details of the deer and background will
be determined by the carver. Skill – All Levels. Contact Lee Olson at:
H. Deep Relief Roger McCullough Champlin, MN
We will carve a house or store, with trees, hills in the background.
The store is carved in the style of it being I the mountains, with an old
man sleeping in a chair with legs on his bloodhound. Step-by-step
samples of this project available. Paint can be done during class. Skill
– All Levels. Cost for supplies: $25.00. Contact Roger at:
I. Basswood Eagle Bust Bob Lawrence Fargo, ND
Learn to carve a 7” X 3” X 3” eagle bust. Finishing supplies furnished. Carving
should be completed. Cost $25.00 all levels. Contact Bob Lawrence:
General Notes of Importance and Interest
Check in - Saturday, October 2nd at 8:00 am. Brief meeting at 9:00 am.
Classes - Start at 9:00 am, end at noon for lunch, resume at 1:00 pm and continues until 5:00 pm Saturday and
4:00 pm Sunday. No class changes may be made without approval of the seminar coordinator. All classes are in
the same room. Therefore, there will be no classes that have wood burning or use power tools, because of
allergies.
Class assignments - First Come, First Served basis. Earliest postmark on registration ensures getting your
choice of class. If all your choices of classes are filled, your check will be returned, and you will be notified for
cancellation. Classes are limited to 8 students per class.
Notification of class assignments will be sent out in mid-September.
Cancellation - After August 15, 2021 there will be a $20.00 charge for anyone dropping out of the seminar.
After September 15, 2021, there will be no refund. If you must cancel, please notify Tom Sheldon at
763-213-4178 or [email protected].
Courtesy - Be considerate of your instructor's time so he/she can 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.
Lunches - Will be provided and are included in the seminar fee.
Lighting – If you want better lighting, bring a lamp along.
Smoking and Alcohol - Smoking is prohibited in the VFW. Alcohol is available in the Lounge. We ask that
you refrain from indulging until the carving day is over at 5:00 pm.
Motels –
●Super 8, Hwy 65/9410 Baltimore St NE, Blaine (1 mile No of Hwy 10) 763-786-8888
●Comfort Inn, 9052 University Ave NW, Coon Rapids, 763-785-4746
●Fairfield Inn, 8965 Springbrook Dr, Coon Rapids, 763-785-8922
●Holiday Inn Express, 9333 Springbrook Dr, Coon Rapids, 763-792-9292
Mailing List – To stay on the mailing list for next year if you are unable to attend this year's seminar please fill
out the top part of the registration form, make a note on top and return the registration form.
Contact Information - Tom Sheldon - 640 Monroe St. Apt. 312 - Anoka, MN 55303
More information at: http://www.scottcarvings.com/metro-woodcarvers-weekend-2021
