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The 2008 Spirit of Wood Show will be on
Sunday, October 19, 2008 - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Middlesex Community College
Springs Road, Bedford, MA
(Directions here)
All show activities are open to the public from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
The Competition room will be open to the public from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Competition levels: Youth, novice, intermediate and expert
Why should I go?
It doesn't matter if you're a novice or an expert, if you have a log of woodworking experience or just like to view works of art created in wood, this annual show is the place to be. In just one day, you will see a vast array of incredible carvings, sculptures, turnings and other works of art that will certainly trigger your imagination if not inspire you to create your own. Carvings can be purchased for your home decorations, or you can purchase tools and supplies. Many vendors of tools and wood will be available to answer your questions you may have regarding your current or next carving.
If you have any interest at all in experiencing a spectacular wood art festival..... this is the place to go!.
Don't miss it!
Bring your camera!
"Spirit of Wood" Competition Welcomes You
Teenagers and adults are welcome to display their work at a recognized annual wood art competition, while learning from the experience of being judged by a team of expert carvers and artisans. The competition is open to any level of artistic skill in woodcarving, wood turning, scrolling, sculpting and whittling. If you are a competitor, or plan to compete, what better opportunity is there to talk with other competitors to pick up valuable tips on how to improve your own work? This is a great one-day event to rub elbows with some of the best carvers and artisans in New England.
Where people come to enjoy the challenge and are inspired to create more traditional and contemporary objects of beauty.
Competitors must fill out an entry form and bring their project to the Registration Entry Table. Entry forms are available by mail and at the show. Fees must be paid at the time of entry. Items to be placed in competition should not have a name or persoal identification on it. If so, they need to be covered with tape. Numbered hanging tags will be placed on each item that will be judged. Judging of the contest will be completed the morning of the show. All entries will be placed on display until 4:00 PM the day of the show. An award ribbon will be placed next to each winning engry by the assigned judge(s).
Judges agree to be available for one-on-one critiquing of entries should a competitor want the feedback.
Winners agree to be available for photographs. These photographs may be used in local newspapers, in the Spirit of Wood newsletter and on the NEWC website. Photographs may also be sent to national magazines for publication.
Guest Carver - Bob Guge
Bob Guge, World Class Sculptor will teach a four day workshop.
October 15, 16, 17, 18 – 2008
Location: Middlesex Community College, Bedford, Massachuesetts
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***Carve and paint a blue bird*** Class size limited to 20 students All levels of experience are welcome Workshop runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration will be on a first – received basis. Students to use hand tools, rotary micromotor preferred, hand paint brushes, and acrylic paint Only $295.00 Fee covers instruction, wood material, a Bob Guge cast, beverages and food items during each workshop day |
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About the instructor
Bob Guge is a world class carver who resides in Sleepy Hollow, Illinois. His career as an artist has spanned over thirty years. He is a much sought after instructor who travels across the country giving carving and painting seminars as well as holding classes at his studio----the Guge Institute Of Wildlife Art in Gilberts, Illinois.
Bob has co-authored several books on bird carving and painting. For more than a decade he has worked on a series of sculptures for the Danbury Mint in Connecticut, as well as original carvings for Big Sky Carvers in Montana. Bob has captured many prestigious awards including five ‘Best in World’ titles at the Ward Foundation World Championships in Ocean City, Maryland. His sculptures are included in the permanent collection of Wildfowl Art Museum in Salisbury, Maryland, the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin, and many private and corporate collections in the world.
What a deal-----this is the first time Bob will be traveling to New England.
We are positioned to offer this workshop at 40% less than what is charged at other venues across the country. This is a great opportunity to carve with one of the world’s best carvers.
Please keep in mind class size is limited and will sell out quickly. Plan on registering early!!!
Only $295.00!!!
Covers instruction, wood material, a Bob Guge
cast, beverages and food items during each workshop day
50% ($148.00) at time of registration
Full amount of $295.00 by the October 5 Membership Meeting
Registration Deadline – September 8, 2008
Refund Policy – 50% Up To August 31, 2008
Non-Refundable After – August 31, 2008
Make Checks Payable To:
New England Woodcarvers
Mail Registration Form And Check To:
Leo Lambert, NEWC Treasurer
3 Elmwood Terrace, Woburn, Ma 01801-2303
Registration Form And Further Details
From Louis Dennis, 4 Lincoln Circle,
Paxton, Ma 01612-1418
Tel: 508-757-7303 E-Mail: louisdennii@Yahoo.Com
Click here for registration form.
Live Presentation of Birds of Prey
Back by popular demand
Tom Ricardi, the director of the Massachusetts Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Facility in Conway, MA will be giving live-presentations of a Bald Eagle, Turkey Vulture, Great Horned Owl, Screech Owl and an American Kestral. In addition, there will be new birds introduced at the show.
A rare opportunity will be offered this day. For a small fee, you can be photographed holding one of the Birds of Prey.
Displays, Demonstrations and Workshops
There will be displays, demonstrations and workshops by expert artisans in scroll sawing, wood turning, carving and sculpting
Hands-on carving for kids ages 10 - 17.
Friendly morning and afternoon workshops.
Carving Techniques to create Birds of Prey
By champion Hatem Comaa
www.pbase.com/gomaasculptures
Whirligs
by Michael P. O'Neil
www.mandmarts.com
The Art of Power Carving
by Lenny Chaisson
Scroll Sawing
by Master Craftsman Donald E. Barlow
Wood Turning
Central New England Woodturners
Association of Revolutionary Turners
Caricature Carving
Central MA Caricature Carving Club
Color Theory.. Invaluable
Selection and mixing for the Artist
by Ken Johnson
Vendor Booths
Books, Supplies, Tools, Wood
Fine Quality Items for Sale
by Competitors, Craftsmen, Woodcarvers
Just in time for the holidays
Raffles / Drawings
Fine handmade crafts of lasting values plus woodshop accessories
NEWC Gift Shop
Clothing apparel, wood-n-things
Refreshments
Soups, sandwiches and pastries