CAPITOL CARVERS January 2014

CAPITOL WOODCARVERS
Salem, Oregon
April 2014
http://capitolwoodcarvers.org
President's Message
April is here and we have already completed one of our most successful Carving Shows to
date. The weather cooperated with us as it was just wet enough on Saturday to keep people
in town and away from all the places we like to go to when the weather turns nice. Sunday
was a smaller number of visitors but that seems to be the normal way it has been going over
the last couple of years plus the weather turned beautiful with that bright orb in the sky which
I think people call the sun.
I talked with our vendors and they were pleased with the number of people and their sales
and related that they truly enjoyed the show. The Auction was a great success and once again
we want to thank Dave Disselbrett and Don Curry for their great work.
The dinner prior to the Auction was exceptional thanks to our Vice President Jack Dalton and
his group of volunteers. The budget for the meal was very close to last years despite inflation
and some added goodies.
The raffle was a huge success thanks to Patty Ashford, Laurie Ladd and Bob Fisher who
worked hard both days selling tickets and organizing the donations. Oddly enough no one
asked Laurie to do the arm stretch of tickets for them.
The ribbon awards went smoothly due to a number of volunteers including Charlie Henry and
Denise Burnett and several others who I apologize for not naming. A list of the winners should
appear in this news letter. Congratulations to all.
Once again thanks to Everett Koontz and Lou Wakefield and all the people that helped make
this one of the best shows ever.
A special thanks to the Salem Center staff for all their assistance, they came in early and
stayed late and did a great job which was appreciated beyond a simple thank you.
2O14 OFFICERS
President
Frank Campbell
503-463-6411
Vice President
Jack Dalton
503-588-1404
Treasurer
Bill Grater
Secretary
Donna Miller
Newsletter
Bob Harris
Librarian
Bob Fisher
Web Master
Bob Curtis
Members at Large
Jim Harris
Ken Lake
Dave Disselbrett
Denis Miller
If I have left anyone out I want to thank you for your hard work.
See you all at the meeting and don't forget to bring a carving to share and a smile on your
face, after all you are a member of one of the greatest clubs in Oregon.
Historian
Everett Koontz
Frank Campbell
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CLUB MEETINGS (Last Tuesday of the month, except for no
meetings in August and December)
Our featured presenter in April will be Jeff Harness. Jeff will be talking about the Male / Female Facial
Proportions "Similarities & Differences". No carving knives will be needed for this presentation. You might
want to be sure to bring note taking materials with you.
Jeff got his start by taking classes from Kelley Stadelman, Dave Disselbret, and Terry Kramer, all Oregon
carvers, then went on to study under Marv Kaisersatt, Nora Hall and others. His greatest influence came from
classes with Jeff Phares and Phillip Faraut, masters of the human face and expression. While Jeff has carved
many different subjects from dragons and gargoyles to bears, eagles and dolphins, in-the-round and relief, he
prefers to specialize in realistic head busts.
More recently his focus is upon the ethnic tribes of the North American continent. His goal is to not only
accurately represent the specific tribal facial features, but to capture emotions appropriate to the subject
matter.
He has taught classes for our Capitol Carvers here in Salem. He currently resides in Hillsboro, Oregon and
teaches wood carving at the Valley Art Gallery in Forest Grove.
Treats
 April: Donna Miller, Cherie R Bonesteel, Laurie Ladd
 May: Sue Honey, Everett Koontz
 June: Denis Miller, Bob Lanning
you
(Still time to sign up for May through November If
haven’t shared your goodies with the group yet this
year, This could be your chance to whip up your favorite goodie or buy a treat to bring.)
Open Carving
For those that might be interested---the Salem Senior Center has a woodcarving session every Friday from
1:00 to 4:00 upstairs. A great bunch of people that are willing to help out, if you ask. Very generous group of
folks!
The Silverton Silverchip Carvers meet Wednesday’s, 1 to 4 at the Silverton Art Association. $2 per session. A
chance to carve and chat. For more Info, call Dave Stand (503-873-4512.
Everett Koontz is hosting an open carving session on Mondays, 9:30-3:00 at his home: 2970 Hollyberry Lane
SE Salem. Bring a sack lunch and a project to work on.
Events of the Region
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June 6-7-8 Tri-Cities Carvers Rendezvous Benton County Fairgrounds, Kennewick, Wa
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July 10-13 Marion County Fair
July 14-18 North West Carving Academy at Kittitas County Fairgrounds, Ellensburg, Wa
August 14-17 West Glacier Rendezvous, West Glacier KOA, W. Glacier, Montana
Aug 22-Sep 1 State Fair
September 18-21 Oregon woodworkers Rendezvous
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Area Classes
The following is a schedule of carving classes with Dave Disselbrett at the Keizer Art Association, 950
Chemawa Rd NE, Keizer, OR (503-390-3010) The evening classes are 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Cost is $15, ($5 per night) for the three Monday sessions.
Mondays: 7:00 to 9:00 PM February 3, 10, 17.
And Wednesdays, 9 AM to Noon,
$7 per session, Classes are in the craft room.
Projects of choice.
Center 50+ Salem
“Bored” Dinners and Breakfasts
Dinners
Several carvers have continued
gathering for a Friday Night
Dinner and a Saturday morning
breakfast at various locations
around the valley. It’s a chance
to go to some places you may not
normally frequent and with your
carving buds. Everyone is
welcome to these no-host
gatherings. The only requirement
is to bring your appetite!
Thurs May 1
Annette’s, West Salem
Friday June 6 Wooden Nickel, Sublimity
Friday July 11 Frank ‘n Steins, Mt Angel
Breakfast at 8:00 AM
Saturday Apr 26Cybils, Salem
Saturday May 31
Busic Court, Salem
Saturday June 28
Sassy Onion, State Street, Salem
Saturday July 26
Word of Mount, Salem
If you have any questions, call Ken Lake
(503-851-7468) or email at: [email protected]
Lunches On Wednesday’s
1st Nancy’s Keizer
2nd Wallery’s West Salem
3rd Frank & Steins Mt Angel
4th Nancy’s
West Salem
Local Wood Supplier
BlueRibbonWoodcarvingSupplies.com
Jerry Harris
Dallas, Or. 503-884-7905
Email [email protected]
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2014 Capitol Woodcarvers Annual Show
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Ribbons & Awards for the Show
Wildlife-----Caricature--
Blue Ribbon: Wolf
Lou Wakefield
Blue Ribbon: Mouse/Sock
Lou Wakefield
Blue Ribbon: Halloween Kids
Sarah Lynch
Woodburning-- Blue Ribbon: Dinner Time
Donna Miller
2nd Place:
Lincoln Memorial
Cindi Adams
Third Place: Bowls
Linda Lunde
Open Carving-- Blue Ribbon: Love Knot
Barbara Millikan
Blue Ribbon: Dragon
Dan Henry
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2 Place:
Northwest Salmon
Everett Koontz
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2 Place:
Crosses
Tony Kizzotto
3rd Place:
Chief White Eagle
Lou Wakefield
Intermediate--- Blue Ribbon: Pirate
Sarah Lynch
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2 Place:
Cinnamon Drake Teal
Don Curry
3rd Place:
Wood Sprite
Denis Miller
3rd Place:
Mountain Man
Shari Fisher
Beginners---- Blue Ribbon: Sunday Morning
John Solis
2nd Place:
Wood Sprite
Donna Miller
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3 Place:
Cottonwood Cottage
Jack Dalton
Peoples ChoiceSunday Morning
John Solis
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Cypress knees Available
[email protected]
www.LouisianaSwampProducts.com
The website is still under construction, however I am going to enclose a price list. Cypress Knee Pricing :
10 ".......$ 8.00
11 ".......$ 8.00
12 ".......$ 9.00
13 ".......$ 9.00
14 ".......$10.00
15 ".......$10.00
16 ".......$11.00
17 ".......$11.00
18 ".......$12.00
19 ".......$12.00
20 ".......$13.00
21 ".......$14.00
22 ".......$14.00
23 ".......$15.00
24 ".......$15.00
25 ".......$16.00
26 ".......$17.00
27 ".......$18.00
28 ".......$20.00
29 ".......$20.00
30 ".......$24.00
31 ".......$26.00
32 ".......$28.00
33 ".......$30.00
34 ".......$32.00
35 ".......$32.00
36 " and over........$ 1.50/ inch
I am working on some knees with the bark on the bottom and or top of the knee with the bark cleaned in the
center of the knee.
I am selling double and triple point knees at special pricing, call for a quote.
We have a large selection of knees and can accommodate any size order and can custom cut any request you
may have.
The shipping is actual UPS freight.
The knees are in short supply this year due to the longer drying times we are experiencing from the extreme
cold winter we had.
We are rushing to get caught up on inventory as we speak.
Give me a call to discuss the knees.
Thanks, Todd Terrell
225-806-0746
Quote of the month
We deposited $2,700 in our bank account on Monday April 7. It was the highest amount for the club to
generate that I can remember.
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