Wood Carvers Roundup June 11-14, 2008
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   Mel Johnson - All levels                            Glen Kiekenfeld - Chip carving                  Dave Sanderson - Wood burning

 MANY THANKS TO ALL THE TALENTED CARVERS WHO WILL BE GIVING
FREELY OF THEIR TIME AND TALENTS SO WE MAY IMPROVE OUR SKILLS
AS CARVERS AND POSSIBLY LEARN A NEW FORM OF CARVING
SET-UP FOR WORKSHOP LEADERS WILL BE TUESDAY AFTERNOON

Click HERE for 08 PDF Workshop Flyer

Beginners are always welcome, there is something for everyone.
Please note: Under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent, certain restrictions apply.
Unless specified some workshops may not be held every day.
You do not need to sign-up for most workshops, although some
workshops may only be able to handle a limited number of students at one time.

ALL WORKSHOPS ARE FREE AND NO COST FOR INSTRUCTION
THERE IS A COST FOR BLANKS AND SUPPLIES

Unless otherwise arranged, only workshop leaders and approved vendors
are permitted sales of any kind at the Roundup. Raffles and solisitations are not permitted.

2008 WORKSHOPS
Wed - Fri 8:00 AM to 4ish PM   Saturday 8:00 am till ?
CHANGES and CANCELLATIONS are ALWAYS POSSIBLE

                                                                                      NEW WORKSHOPS FOR 2008
                                                        BEGINNER PINS AND MAGNETS: Dick McDonald will offer this class for those just starting out.
                                                        WOOD BURNING: David Pataky will be wood burning wildlife on leather, wood, etc. Bring your own wood burner.
                                                         KALIEDOSCOPES, PENS, CHAIN PULLS:Steve Brown. Check out HIS WEBSITE. Steve is from Kentucky.
                                                        NOAH'S ARK ANIMALS: John Baranywill help you carve your own Noah's Ark patterns.
                                                         CHRIS WHILLOCK:  Editor of  "CARVING MAGAZINE" will have projects for all levels including beginners.
                                                        CHIP CARVING: Dave DeGraff  for beginner to experienced.

We are sorry to report that two of our Roundup workshop leaders have passed away. They will be missed by all.
Ron Morin -  Always in the vendor building with his fancy spiral icicles and unique sharpening equipment.
Pat O'Dea -  Always in the Rabbit Barn Pavilion teaching beginner power carving and also sold carving supplies.
Thank you to both of these fine carvers for all their time and talent they shared with others at the Roundup.
However, Pat's friend Mary Weinheimer will be handling the power carving workshop in his place.

                            CEDAR FAN BIRDS: Sally and David Nye  Sally's Fancarving website.  Learn how to make beautiful fan birds.
                           POWER CARVING:Rod Walker. Carve Blue Heron wall plaque. Hand or power.
                            ROUNDUP TOOL SHARPENER: Bill Mills
                            VARIETY OF PROJECTS:  Mel Johnson, projects for beginner to experienced.
                           CARICATURES: Ol' Don" and Sandy Burgdorf  from Tennessee. O'l Don's Website   Contributor to Carving Magazine
                                                            Ol Don has many different caricatures blanks and pattern CD's.  Ol' Don will also be teaching at the NE Roundups in PA.
                            MALLET TOOL CARVING: Joe Dillett, Master Craftsman, find Joe at http://thecarvingshop.net

NEED TOOLS or SUPPLIES?
Two well known Michigan vendors will be here -
LEATHER PLUS wood carving supplies. Familiar vendor who has been at every Roundup.
Tools by Lyons, Warren, Optima, Colwood and Flexcut. Bird/fish eyes, books and much more.
Home sales by appointment only, please!  Farwell MI. Phone 989-588-9614
You may also shop online:  www.toolsforwoodcarvers.com  (Owned by Leather Plus)

AND

CEDAR BIRD SHOPPE carving supplies. Full line of carving supplies, books, wood and
carving related materials.  Frank Burghy from Pinconning MI  Phone: 989-879-2600
E-mail the Cedar Bird Shoppe

                                RELIEF CARVING:  Roger Horton - all levels.
                                SOAP CARVING for kids and/or adults:  Mary Ann Stevens
                                CHAIN WITH BALL AND CAGE:  Leo Colburn (Leo will bring his big band saw and lots of carving wood)
                               FREE-STYLE CHIP CARVING:  Andy Luckhardt - daily. (Andy usually brings his copy  machine)
                               FANTASY CARICATURES:  Floyd Rhadigan - each day, will have ample supply of blanks http://www.fantasycarving.com/

                                PROJECTS FOR EVERYONE:  Leonard Barr
                               MYSTERY PROJECTS and Beginners:  Bill Jaquays, beginner to advanced, various blanks available.
                     CLASS TO BE DETERMINED: Jim O'Dea.   http://www.geocities.com/myakka100/eagleclass.html
                                WOOD CARVERS "BLANKET TRADE"- carving related items only. Wednesday evening.
                                "SMOOTHIE" SHORE BIRDS:  Jack Miller, choice of 2, maybe even paint if there is time. He will
                                                        also have lots of blanks for purchase.  Jack also helps and teaches at the Northeast
                                                        Woodcarvers Roundup
                                FLAT PLANE CARVING:  Howard Lahti with other projects too

                                    FOR PICTURES OF PROJECTS HIGHLIGHTED IN RED CLICK "HERE"

                                HAND SHARPENING DEMONSTRATIONS: John Dunkle will have his variety of knives for sale.
                                WOOD SPIRITS and more:  Dayle Lewis
                                TURTLES AND PROJECTS:  Jerald Grusendorf, carving blanks available.
                         BARK CARVING:Steve Szarowitz -  Friday and Saturday only.
                                CHIP CARVING CANES and 12-pt star: Glen Kiekintveld

                        FANCY CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS with FRAMES: Cal and Joyce Walters
                        GNOME HOMES from Cottonwood Bark: Tony Erickson     UNABLE TO ATTEND DUE TO HEALTH    http://www.woodakoodashooda.com/
                          POWER CARVE A LEAF BOWL:  Orlando Villarreal
                             WOOD BUNING: Dave Sanderson. Bring wood burner. Dave has a few loaners if you dont have one.
                        HUMAN FACES: Chris Howard - Woodcarver from Tennessee, visit him at http://gatlinburgartist.com/
                                                        The Northeast Roundup will also be seeing Chris leading a workshop.
                  CHAINSAW CARVING: Tom Parker.  FRI and SAT, different class each day.
                  CARVING WORKSHOP: Connie Starr -  Candle holder and chip carved canes.
                        CARVING A MASK and walking sticks: Dawn Starr
                       CYPRESS KNEES: Barbara Mann. Barbara will help you using your knives, gouges and V-tools.WORKSHOP DETAILS
                        SEA CAPTAIN or FIREMAN BUST: John Williams.
                        BARK CARVING etc.:Tom Hower - We are sorry but Tom is unable to attend this year.

THE T-SHIRT DEPOT of Evart  will print soft goods with carving sayings and the Roundup logo

       ATTENTION POWER CARVERS - For the health concerns of everyone,

                                                                                                            all power carvers must furnish their own dust collectors. Thank you.

TRADE BLANKET (was swap meet)
Bring something carving related you no longer use as an item you
can trade for something someone else has.  Cash is also accepted.      This is really fun!!!
Items for trade can be tools, wood, books, patterns, blanks or roughouts, wood burnings, magazines etc.

NON-CARVING WORKSHOPS

                                HOG BRISTLE  DUSTING BRUSH: Cliff Atwater (demo with his tabletop lathe)
                                KWILTERS KORNER: Nancy Burns. Info: 989-871-3922 to check on what you need to bring.
                            QUILT SHOW AT THE HIGH SCHOOL June 14-16. (Across from the fairgrounds) You may show your quilts.
                            KALEIDOSCOPE PAPER FOLDING: Pam Poole, all supplies provided. class limited.

                                                                    Other types of craft classes and carving classes are always needed and welcomed

During your visit at the Roundup enjoy Free Concerts by the Evart Musicale
Relax on the lawn at the Depot
Free Concerts are presented by the Evart Downtown Development Authority
Thursday evening: "Saline Fiddlers"
click here for 2008 for summer concert schedule (ready about Mid Aparil)

Mark your calendar "Spit & Whittle" Sept 5-7, 2008 Friday till Sunday at noon.