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July
2010 Issue
PO Box 6092 Federal Way, WA 98063
make the trip, please do so. It is a lot of fun and you can learn from some
of the best.
So till next time, just
keep carving.
CHIPS FROM THE PREZ
July is coming on and half a year is gone. The people that take part in what is happening have come back with some great stories- - from the Lincoln City Show in January to the Northwest Carvers Picnic on the 12th of June. I thank the people that made the picnic happen; Richard LaPlante, Dale Goebel, Larry Smart, & Chris
Johnson. Thanks guys!
We had some sad times as well with the passing of our dear friend Oscar Barrett in March.
We will miss him.
We have been invited to return to some of the places where we demon-strated last year. We’re invited July 18 to Carr Cabin Park in Ruston and on Aug 22 to Dupont Old Fort Nisqually. If any of you would like to take part in these affairs, let me know. We have a lot of fun showing off our work and we can also sell stuff if we want to. Also we get to pass out our
show flyers.
I don’t want to forget the Northwest Carving Academy July 11-16 in Ellensburg. If you can
In a letter from John Templar he says “I have tentatively agreed to have woodcarving demos at their next event (Dupont, WA) Sun-day, August 22, 2010 11am-4 pm...anybody want to join me? We'll have 3 tables to fill. Sales are permitted, they will pay for the Dupont business license of $5.” Richard, Loyd, & Bob are going to help out but there’s room for more. An excellent opportunity to
get our advertising out.
More than 5000 years ago this pristine Northwest paradise wel-comed some of the first human inhabitants. It has entertained fur traders and a munitions plant and is now on the National Register of Historic Places. If you haven’t been to Dupont for years come out, carve awhile, and explore the modern planned community and the
historic sites. Enjoy the stunning view of Puget Sound & Mt. Rainier.
NORTHWEST CARVERS
2010 OFFICERS
President ~ Bob Harkness 253.833.4626 [email protected] Vice Pres ~ Loyd Case 253.833.1401 [email protected] Secretary ~ Vicky Rowe 253.529.1910 [email protected] Treasurer ~ Dale Goebel 253.531.6863 Show Chair ~ Bob Harkness 253.833.4626 [email protected] Membership ~ Patty Johnson 253.838.4479 [email protected] Librarian ~ Need John Merchant 253.228.2277 [email protected] Newsletter ~ Betty Miller 253.848.8495 [email protected] Historian ~ Dottie Moody 253.845.2460 [email protected] Sunshine ~ Marylu Chico Tiglao Hospitality ~ Richard LaPlante 253.569.2140 Bob Harkness 253.833.4626 [email protected] Webmaster ~ Betty Miller 253.848.8495 [email protected] Steering Committee Members Evelyn Templar, John Templar, Richard Mazza, Dorothy Olver, Larry Smart, Kay Lang
Steering Committee meets
1st Friday of each month
at the Sumner Public Library
6:30 pm
NORTHWEST CHIPPINGS
Ft Nisqually Site Celebration and Salmon Bake
Dupont, WA August 22
Internet News
Some Carving Classes
All of you caricature carvers-- you will want to look at the 2009 CCA National Caricature Carving Competition Winners Gallery. Great work here. You can click on the image to get a larger view.
http://carverscompanion.com/Ezine/Vol14Issue2/CCA09/CCACompetition.html
I understand that everyone at the Summit Library is chip carving. An excellent source for ideas is at mychipcarving.com where you can also sign up for the e-letter. There are a couple of interesting videos this month. One on monograms
and one on using a lettering & line guide. There are also free patterns.
https://mychipcarvingChip_Carving/Videos/Products/Line_Guide/line_guide.html
and https://mychipcarving/Chip_Carving/Videos/126/126.html
Will Hayden has closed his web site so if you have links to it on your computer, it’s time to remove them. Will’s health is not doing very well and he needs to
take it easier for awhile. Our thoughts and our prayers are with him.
Like to watch carving videos? I googled “woodcarving videos” and came up with a YouTube site and then had many, many more videos in the right hand side bar. You can start with this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQm-C7UKbCY (Copy
& Paste this one)
There is some good information at this site covering hints & tips, wood toxicity,
DIY sanding bows, etc. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQm-C7UKbCY
Not all sculptures have to be carved. Steven Backman was featured in this King 5 news video http://cbs5.com/video/[email protected] and on the web-site below. I know you’ve been there before but there are some new pieces now. Steven J. Backman’s creations will be on view in the lobby of 500 Howard Street in San Francisco from June 30 thru September 29, 2010.
www.toothpickart.com
Deepwoods Ventures sells carving knives of different styles. They have a good newsletter you can sign up for, and good shop talk pages discussing a variety of subjects, such as heat treating, sharpening compounds, forged or ground steel, and others. Go to the next article by clicking the # at the bottom of the page.
http://deepwoodsventures.com/shoptalk4.html
Summit Library
5108 112th St E, Tacoma, WA
253.536.6186
July 10 12-4 pm
July 24 12-4 pm
Aug 7 12-4 pm
Sept 4 12-4 pm
Pacific_Algona Library
255 Ellingston Rd Pacific WA
July 5 5-8 pm
July 19 5-8 pm
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Just wondering if you use pear wood for your wood carving? We just took down an orchard in eastern Washington and have over 800 tree trunks ranging in various different sizes, up to about 16 inches in diameter and 3 feet long. We sell these for $20-$50 depending on the size and that includes
delivery.
We are in the process of cutting the trees into cants and blocks. Is that something the club carvers would be interested in? If so I will send you some pictures when we get the wood back. Also we are transporting the wood to Gig Harbor to sell
it.
Thanks, June
253-851-8247
2010 Issue
Pear Wood
for Sale
Templars at Dupont 2009
We have been notified by Ron Lunde that the Carving Academy in Ellensburg will take place in Bldg #1 on the North Side of
the Fairgrounds. Look for the signs.
Carving Academy Bldg Change
DIRECTORY CHANGE/ADDITIONS Jack & Sharon Hoskinson
No Meeting in June ~~ Picnic HiLites by Vicky Rowe
The only people who were disappointed by the picnic were the grouches – There was absolutely nothing for them
to complain about! The weather was exactly what we ordered – sunny and warm but not hot.
Grillmaster Larry Smart delivered excellent burgers and dogs and all the fixin’s were there for the taking. If you
didn’t find what you wanted, you just didn’t look in the right place!
The aspiring woodburners set up inside where Paul Langston taught us a few things about burning a bird on a branch.. or at least a picture of one. I think some of us were surprised by how well we all did. The skunk carvers, led by Richard LaPlant, settled under the canopies and made some very cute little critters. Judging from the laugh-
ter I’d have to say they had a great time.
There was plenty of opportunity to work on your current project or just sit back and relax with good company. The new club patches were selling like I-Pods and a few copies of the Show prospectus were available for proof-
reading.
We had a very good selection of items in the raffle, including several items handcrafted by club members. Proceeds of the raffle were $238 if I remember correctly - I was too busy admiring my new used scroll saw to pay much at-tention. We also had 4 items auctioned - one of Bob Harkness’ ducks, one of Dale Goebel’s scrolled crosses, and
two sets of carving tools. With only a little pressure from Auctioneer Dale the auction netted $82.
It takes a lot of work by a lot of people to pull off such a successful event – our thanks to all for the planning, the
food, the donations, the setting up, the taking down, and all the other contributions to a very satisfying day.
Vicky Rowe
Secretary
Alton Cuplin new e-mail 26511 18th Place S, Des Moines, WA 98198
[email protected] 253.941.6803
CARVE YOUR 4TH OF JULY DESSERT
WATERMELLON CARVER EXTRAORDINAIRE
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FREE WOOD
Cedar, Hawthorne,
Corkscrew Willow
To be available soon
at 2932 5th Ave NW,
Puyallup, WA
Contact Rebecca Davis
253-446-7544
EVENTS
Lots of stuff happening
in July & August.
Be sure to look at the
schedule.
Also volunteer at Du-
pont and Ruston.
Job Carr Cabin “Pioneer Day Festival & Living History Walking Tour
Sunday July 18, 1 to 5 pm in Old Town Park, at the bottom of 30th Street Hill. Ruston, WA
Northwest Carvers has been invited to demonstrate at the festival as we did last year. Volunteers
are needed for this so please let Bob know if you can make it.
“The Cabin’s mission is to give our community a glimpse into the lives of Tacoma’s early residents. We’re
looking forward to sharing the pioneer experience at the Festival,” stated board president Mark Holcomb.
“We’re pleased to be joining with other heritage organizations, offering fun events where you can to learn
about Tacoma’s history. Fort Nisqually Living-History Museum has been very helpful, providing the living-
history re-enactors who will bring our walking-tour to life.” “Pioneer Activities” include: learn to crochet,
pan for gold, participate in a circle dance, wash cloths with a wash board and much more.
Festival is FEE FREE, and will offer “pioneer” activities (demonstration and hands-on) Living-history walking tours of Old Town begin at Job Carr Cabin at 2, 2:30 & 3 PM. Walking tour ticket prices:(10 – adults; $5 – school-age children; under 6 – FREE Contact: 253-627-5405 or www.jobcarrmuseum.org for additional information.
THIS IS ONE PART (Day) OF THE ”2ND ANNUAL WALK WITH HISTORY “ 3 DAY EVENT
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Fun, good food, learned to Fun, good food, learned to Fun, good food, learned to Fun, good food, learned to
woodburn, carved a lily, woodburn, carved a lily, woodburn, carved a lily, woodburn, carved a lily,
Got a sunburn!Got a sunburn!Got a sunburn!Got a sunburn!
Won a CarvingWon a CarvingWon a CarvingWon a Carving! Wally & Vicky found a cool spot!
Bob & John, What’s happening here? Larry & Richard, our cooks. What’s so funny?
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PATTERN FOR THIS MONTH
Quilt Patterns made into a set of Chip Carved Coasters
Three Patterns this month ~
Three more next month to complete
the set
Reprinted from Woodcarving Illustrated Free Patterns
http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/patterns/index.3.html FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE ONLY
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Ron & Linda Lunde
2008 Fruitland, Kennewick, WA 99337
Carving Tools & Knives: Diobsud Forge, Flexcut Power Carvers: NSK, Ram, Foredom Airbrushes: Badger, Paasche Colwood Woodburners & Tips: Ty-
phoon Burs and Bits
http://www.cascadecarvers.com 1.800.828.5576 (orders only please) Office: 509.585.7787 (for questions and answers)
Gil & Bonnie Drake
128th St NE, Arlington, WA 98223
Handmade carving tools, carving supplies, & accessories http://drakeknives.com/index.htm
[email protected] 360.659.6778
THE BARK GUY ~ COTTONWOOD BARK
Art Olver
568 Valentine Ave SE , Pacific, WA 98047
Excellent quality Award Winning bark
For Pricing Call 253.804.3488
John Schmit
908 Cherry Ave. Sumner, WA 98390
Tues – Sat 10 am – 5:30 pm 253. 891.9413
BEAVER LAKE WOODWORKS
Joe McConnell
1919 E Beaver Lake Dr SE, Sammamish, WA 98075
NW Native Style Woodcarving, Classes & Commissions
http://beaverlakewoodworks.org 425.391.0661
JOHN TEMPLAR WOODCARVING &
ARCHERY
John Templar
Rochester, WA 98579
Woodcarvings Fish Decoys
Private Instruction, Group Activity, Introductory Classes in both woodcarving &
archery with instructor certification & coaching in archery
360.273.0977
DECORATIVE BIRD CARVER
Larry Martin
5716 Timberlane Dr. NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Lessons Available, Commissions Accepted
253.851.9478
Ronald R. Hall, Pres
5963 Corson Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108
Store Hours: M.,T.,W., & F 9 am - 7 pm
Thurs 9 am - 9 pm, Sat 9 am - 6 pm
From I-5 take Exit 162 (Corson Avenue/Michigan St)
From the base of the exit ramp, Woodcraft is on your right, in the
strip mall before the traffic light
206.767.6394 Fax 206.767.8034
SUPPORT THESE SPONSORS
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COMING EVENTS Jul 11-16 Northwest Carving Academy County Fairgrounds Event Center, Ellensburg, WA
Contact Gil Drake 360.659.6778 or Ron Lunde 509.585.7787
http://www.cascadecarvers.com/academy/
Jul 24 Pacific Northwest Artisans Show & Sale at the Elks Lodge, 143 Port Williams Rd., Sequim, WA Hrs. 9am-3pm. Raffle, silent auction. Free admission. Contact Gale Law-rence-Krum 360.417.3858 or [email protected]
http://woodartisans.net/wood
Jul 30-31-
Aug 1
Quilceda Carvers Spit & Whittle at Friday Creek Campground in Bow, WA. Reser-vations by May 15th & Pd in full at that date. RV $25, Tents $20 ea night. Only 27 sites
so reserve early. Call Gill or Bonnie Drake for Res. At 360.659.6778
http://www.quilcedacarvers.com
Oct 2-3 Spokane Carvers Association 21st Annual “Artistry in Wood” Show. Spokane Community College, Mission and Greene, Lair (student union) Bldg. Spokane, WA Con-
tact Tim Rahman for entry forms & information 509.244.3467
[email protected] http://www.spokanecarvers.com
Nov 13-14 30th Annual Northwest Carvers Juried Show & Sale, Western Washington Fair-grounds, Restaurant Building at Red Gate, 9th & Meridian, Puyallup, WA. Beginner en-tries this year are 1/2 price. For more information contact Bob Harkness 253.833.4626
[email protected] or visit our web site at
http://www.woodcarvers.org
Jul 16-18 Olympic Driftwood Sculptors Art Show at the Carlsborg Conference Center, 865 Carlsborg Rd (across from the Carlsborg Post Office, Sequim, WA. Contact Barbara
Ralph 360.681.2535 or [email protected]
Sep 25-26 Lower Columbia Woodcarvers 26th Annual Show & Sale Cowlitz Regional Con-verence Center, 1900 7th Ave. Sat 10am-5pm & Sun 10am-4pm. Free Adm. Contact Kris
Hansen 360.274.3175
Nov 21 Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors 16th Annual Woodcarving Show Bowen Park Complex, Nanaimo, BC. Contact Don Olsen 250.758.6898 or Brian Sugiyama
250.755.7501
Aug 19-22 Montana State Woodcarvers 13th Annual Woodcarvers Rendezvous at West Glacier-KOA Kampground. Classes, potluck, BBQ. Contact Terry or Janice Porter
406.273.4219, [email protected] KOA reservations at 800.562.3313
Sep 11-12 23rd Annual Columbia Flyway Wildlife Show at 1117 NE 124th Ave. Vancouver,
WA 98684 Contact Don Baiar [email protected]
Sep 16-19 Oregon Woodcarvers Rendezvous 2010 at Canyonview Camp 3 miles south of
Silverton, OR Contact Dave Disselbrett 503.390.9125 or Everett Koontz 503.581.8428
Northwest Carvers Association
PO Box 6092
Federal Way, WA 98063-6092
www.woodcarvers.org
MEETING LOCATION:
Lakeland Community Center
4016 South 352nd Street
Federal Way, WA
DIRECTIONS TO CENTER:
From I-5 take Hwy 18 EAST to Weyer-haeuser Way S. exit. Go RIGHT on Wey-erhaeuser Way S. and take the first LEFT onto S. 4th Way. It turns into 344th St.
Take the first RIGHT onto 38th Ave. S; it winds through a residential area and be-comes 37th Ave S. Turn LEFT onto 352nd St. Lakeland Community Center is on the LEFT (North) side of the street where the
road dips down.
From Military Road S. go WEST on 352nd
St. Lakeland Community Center is on the RIGHT (North) side of the road. NOTE: You cannot exit from Hwy 28 onto Mili-
tary Rd S.
GENERAL MEETING
2nd Friday of each month at the Lakeland
Community Center
Doors open at 5:30 pm for set-up, open carving, visiting, showing off, or looking for
library items. Potlucks are at 6:00 pm.
7:00 pm meeting is called to order.
STEERING MEETING
1ST Friday of every month at 6:30 pm at the Sumner Public Library at 1116 Fryer Ave.,
Sumner, WA
VISITORS & GUESTS WELCOME
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Northwest Carvers Assn.
PO Box 6092
Federal Way, WA 98063-6092
Next Meeting is July 9
