Fall Woodcarving Rally 2015

Fall Woodcarving Rally
2015
Comanche Peak Tri-County Woodcarvers
Nolan River Chippers
November 7-8, 2015 Judged Show
November 9-13, 2015 Classes
Dear Woodcarving Friends,
We would like to invite you to the Oakdale Park Fall Woodcarving Rally and Show in Glen Rose,
Texas scheduled for November7 through November 13, 2015. Rich with history, the newly renovated Oakdale Park has been a recreational area since 1925.
The event will open with the “Judged Show & Sale” featuring wood carvers, wood turners, and
scroll saw artists. It will be open to the public and held at the Convention Center of Oakdale Park
on Saturday November 7 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and on Sunday November 8 from Noon – 4 p.m.
A “People’s Choice” and a “Carvers’ Choice” award will be given to the individuals that receive the
most votes by the end of Sunday. This year’s show will be a Judged Show featuring many different
categories. Ribbons for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be given for each category in Judged portion of
show. There will also be three “Best of Show” for Open, Novice and Woodworking categories.
From Monday, November 9 through Friday, November 13 classes will be offered on various kinds
of woodcarving. The class times and descriptions are included in information packet. We have
gathered a strong line-up of instructors that are well known in their respective specialties.
Students will be charged a registration and instructor fee. Early registration is $25 and $35 after
October 15. Half of the Instructor fees will be paid with the registration fee. The other half of instructor fee will be paid to the instructor the first day of class. Classes will fill up fast so sign up early!
Visit our website: www.oakdalepark.com for more information. Please mail registration fee for Rally to address below. For questions about your class assignment, to confirm registration or any other
concerns you may have, feel free to contact us at the Oakdale Park office.
Hope to see you at the Rally!
Kelly Nobles
Oakdale Park Manager
PO Box 1949
Glen Rose, TX 76043
Phone: 254-897-2321
Email: [email protected]
Oakdale Park Fall Woodcarving Rally 2015
Glen Rose, Texas
Schedule of Events
Saturday, November 7
7:30am – 8:30am – Entries for Judging Categories must be turned in
7:30am – 9:30am – Set-up for Show & Sale
10:00am – Judging begins
10:00am - 4:00pm – Show & Sale (Free to public)
Sunday, November 8
12:00pm - 4:00pm – Show & Sale (Free to public)
4:00pm – Awards Ceremony
4:00pm – Instructors set-up for classes
4:00pm – 5:00pm - Student Registration
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Monday, November 9
7:30am – 8:30am – Student Registration
Monday, November 9 – Friday, November 13
November 11 and 13
10:00am – Non-Carving Beading class
7:00am – Building opens to instructors only
7:30am – Building opens to students
8:30am – Classes in session
8:30am - Daily “Casual Carvers” Table (Throughout day-open for all participants)
12:00pm – Lunch
1:00pm – Classes in session
4:30pm – Clean up before you leave
5:00pm – Building closed
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Special Events (Everyone invited):
Monday, November 9
6:00pm – Pot Luck Chili Dinner at Oakdale Park
Tuesday, November 10
7:00pm – Bluegrass Band
Wednesday, November 12
7:00pm – Whittling Contest at Oakdale Park
Thursday, November 13
7:00pm – TBA
Oakdale Park Judging Rules and Categories
Rules for Entering Carving in Judging
 Take your carving to the judging committee table where it will be registered by
name, table number and type of carving.
 Tags inside your packet should be attached to your carving with your table
number on one side and the category number on the other side. Please cover
your name on the carving.
 Categories will be called when time to enter.
 Each Carver must have a table or sharing a table to enter the judging competition.
 No mail ins. Carver must be present.
 You may begin putting items in judging competition from 8:00am-9:30am,
Saturday, November 7. Late entries will not be allowed.
 Judging begins at 10:00 am.
 You may enter two carvings in each of the categories. Any carving that has
won a blue ribbon in any show may not be entered.
 All categories must have at least two items to be judged.
 Judge has the authority to move any carving that is out of right category or remove an item from judging category if of an offensive subject.
 We will allow class pieces and ruff out carving, since this is our first year to
have a judged show.
 After the category is finished being judged you may pick up any carving that
does not have a blue ribbon.
 Blue ribbon pieces will be judged for Best of Show.
 Ribbon for Best Table Display
2015 Judging Categories
Open/Intermediate:
1. Realistic Human – single or bust – any finish
2. Caricature Human – single or bust – any finish
3. Realistic Animal – single or group – any finish
4. Caricature Animal – single or group – any finish
5. Realistic Marine Life – fish, frog, etc. – any finish
6. Realistic Birds – songbirds and gamebirds
7. Realistic Birds of Prey – single or group
8. Realistic Waterfowl – single or group
9. Realistic Shorebirds – single or group
10. Stylized – any subject – single or group – natural finish
11. Religious – any religious subject including angels – any finish
12. Santa’s – Coca Cola or old world – single or group – any finish
13. Mythical – elves, dragons, etc. – any finish
14. Found wood – driftwood, cypress knees, log, etc. – any finish
15. Bark – relief style – any finish
16. Bark – In the Round – any finish
17. Canes – Walking Sticks – any finish
18. Floral – any style – single or group – any finish
19. Pyrography – any subject – (no carving) – any finish
20. Relief – High or Low – any subject – any finish
21. Rough outs – animal, human, other – any subject
22. Miniatures – any subject – must fit 2”x2” cube – any finish
23. Gourds – any gourd art, wood burned, carved or thunder gourds
24. Miscellaneous – any carving that did not fit in any category above
Novice/Beginner: Someone who has carved less than one year may enter
25. Realistic – human or animal – single or group – any finish
26. Stylized – single or group – no features – natural finish
27. Caricature – any subject that is a caricature of human or animal – any finish
28. Relief – high or low – any finish
29. Pyrography – any finish of wood burned subjects – no carving
30. Miscellaneous – any thin that does not fit in above categories
Woodturning and Scroll Saw:
31. Turned items such as bowls, vases, etc.
32. Segmented turned pieces using different woods – include carved turned pieces
33. Turned Pens – single or set of pens also including letter openers
34. Scroll Saw – items such as pictures, fretwork or items cut and assembled to provide a decorative piece
35. Turned/Scroll Miscellaneous – pieces that cannot be in above categories
Judging Criteria
Carvings are judged on a 7 criteria point system. A scale of 1-7 points on each criteria: 1 being the lowest and 7 being the highest. The highest possible score will be 49.
Criteria Definitions:
1. Creativity: Using your own originality power to create from the beginning.
Being artistic to enhance the carving
2. Originality: Creating something new. Using your own creativity.
3. Finish: The final touches used to finish the carving. (Use of stain, paint,
polish or natural) A finish may enhance or destroy your carving.
4. Execution: Your performance, detail, clean cuts and completion.
5. Complexity: The intricate work you incorporate into the piece. Again, the
amount of detail.
6. Realism: True to Life. Research used to create the actual fact of realism.
(muscle, bone, feathering, color and other)
7. Presentation: The way you present your work to the public. The base used,
effectiveness it portrays to audience and overall environment supporting your
carving.
These are the criteria points that will be used in judging the show.
Oakdale Park Fall Woodcarving Rally - Available Classes
Class Fee – T=total cost, /d=per day
Skill Level - B=Beginner, I=Intermediate, A=Advanced
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1Gary Batte
Caricature of choice
$85/T
$20
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ARon Davis
9” Pirate Peg Leg
$30/T
$0
BI
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BRon Davis
11” Civil War Soldier
$30/T
$0
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3Carolyn Halbrook
Chip Carving & Wood burning
$35/d
$2-$45
BIA
X
4Don Hartt
Fancy Walking Canes
$35/d
$40-$80
BIA
5Mart Lind
Human Bust
$40/d
$25-$95
6Wanda Reichert
Relief or Intaglio
$25/d
7Stuart Riley
Bark Carving
8Harry Seurkamp
Household gadgets
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$12-$15
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$25/d
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$10-$20
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Power Carving Classes Dust Collector Required
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9Bill Killian
10” Crappie
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0Cal Stewart
Black Cap Chickadee
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1David Borg
Caricature Carving
$250/T
$175/T
$35/d
Non-Carving Beading Classes by Linda Davis
Vendor at the Rally:
Danny Reb
He offers a great selection of wood & limited selection of tools and supplies
Oakdale Park Fall Woodcarving Rally – Class Descriptions
Skill Level - B=Beginner; I=Intermediate; A=Advanced
Class #1 – Gary Batte
Character of Choice
Skill Level – IA
Cost - $85 Total plus $20 for rough out
Gary will teach a 2 day class on Monday and Tuesday on caricature carving. He will bring your
choice of 2 caricatures: “Christmas Shelf Elf” and the popular “Old Geezer” WWII Vet.
Tools Required: sharp hand tools, safety glove; pencil and measuring device, a light and cord
are suggested. Painting will not be included in this class.
Minimum # of students – 3 / Maximum # of students 8
Class #2A – Ron Davis
9” Pirate Peg Leg
Skill Level – BI
Cost - $30 Total
Ron will teach a one day class on Monday on how to carve a 9” Pirate Peg Leg piece. No paint
during this class.
Tools Required: Normal sharp tools. Ron will furnish the band saw cut-out.
Maximum # of students - 6
Class #2B – Ron Davis
11” Civil War Soldier
Skill Level – I
Cost - $30 Total
Ron will teach a 2 day class on Wednesday and Thursday on how to carve an 11” Civil War Soldier.
Tools Required: Normal sharp tools. Ron will furnish the ruff-out and practice sticks.
Maximum # of students – 6
Class #3 – Carolyn Halbrook
Chip Carving & Wood burning
Skill Level – BIA Cost - $35/day plus $2-$45 per blank
Carolyn will teach 5 one day classes, Monday thru Friday, on a variety of chip carving projects
and wood burning. The beginners get a stamped board and go over all of the basics, including
how to hold the knife and make the different cuts for the different types of chips. The students
who are not beginners can have either a stamped board or a plain board. Students can choose
from a variety of projects such as small crosses and ornaments to larger projects such as boxes,
trays, large plates with design and lettering, etc. Carolyn tries to have something for everyone's
taste and carving level.
Tools Required: For chip carvers – a sharp chip carving knife
For wood burners – a wood burner (light would be preferable)
Light to see by
Minimum # of students – 3 / Maximum # of students – 10 (per day)
Class #5 – Don Hartt
Fancy Walking Canes
Skill Level – BIA
Cost - $35/day plus $40-$80 per blanks
Don will be teaching his Fancy Walking Cane class again and will do 5 one day classes. The students can schedule as many days as they want, from 1 to 5 days. However he strongly suggests
you take at least 3 days. Out of all the classes he’s done so far, he has never had anyone complete the project in less than 3 days. Some of the patterns he installs on the blanks can be done
in 3 days but there are a lot of patterns that cannot be completed in only 3 days. Time required
for completion is dependent upon the pattern the student chooses. You can learn how to put
on a fancy pattern and to carve and finish it. After the class you should be able to do your own
fancy cane without help from anyone. If you do need help Don is just a phone call (832-2367691) or email ([email protected]) away. Don has a website where finished canes and
blanks with an assortment of patterns can be viewed (www.donharttcanes.com).
Tools Required: Carving knives, gouges and A-100 background tool which will be available for
purchase from instructor for $10.
Minimum # of students – 1 / Maximum # of students - 12
Class #6 – Mart Lind
Human Bust of Choice
Skill Level – BIA
Cost - $40/day plus $25-$95 for rough outs
Mart will teach a 4 day class, Monday thru Thursday, on human bust. Numerous rough outs
both in basswood and butternut will be available. You can choose from Indians, cowboys,
mountain men, and other Western characters. Most students will be able to complete their
carving. Mart teaches all skill levels and works one on one with his students.
Tools Required: A positioner or carving stand would be useful. Mart will make his tools available for students and will provide all wax stains and finishing materials.
Minimum # of students – 8 / Maximum # of students – 10
Class #7 – Wanda Reichert
Shallow Relief
Skill Level – BIA
Cost - $25/day plus $12-$15 per wood
Wanda will teach five 1 day classes on shallow relief or intaglio. Shallow relief may be done with
own or instructor’s pattern. Intaglio is reverse to relief, carving is done into wood.
Tools Required: 1” #3 gouge, 3/16” #3 gouge, hand held tools, hook blade knife, skew, and
wood burner with assorted tips. Wanda will provide paints and patterns.
Minimum # of students – 2 / Maximum # of students – 12
Class #8 – Stuart Riley
Bark Carving
Skill Level – BI
Cost - $25 Total
Stu will teach a 1 day class on Friday on bark carving. Learn to carve either a house or face.
Tools Required: Wood burner, dremel, & normal hand tools. Instructor will provide bark.
Minimum # of students – 4
Class #9 – Harry Seurkamp
Household Gadgets
Skill Level – BIA
Cost - $25/day
Harry will teach a class, Monday thru Friday, on a Household gadget that include items such as
an animal backscratcher, door stops, shoehorn, letter opener and more.
Tools Required: mallet tools suggested, not required.
Minimum # of students – 4 / Maximum # of students – 10
Power Carving Classes
Class #10 – Bill Killian
10” Crappie
Skill Level – BI
Cost - $250 total
Bill will teach this class on Monday through Friday which will instruct on how to carve a 10”
crappie. If time permits, the students may paint. This is a power carving project and some
wood burning will be necessary.
Tools Required: Students must bring their own tools
Minimum # of students – 5/Maximum # of students – 8
Class #11 – Cal Stewart
Black Cap Chickadee
Skill Level – BIA
Cost - $175 Total
Cal will teach a two day class Monday-Tuesday on how to carve a Black Cap Chickadee.
Tools Required: Wood burner and tips, paint brushes, power carver, bits and burrs. A dust
collection unit is required. Instructor will provide cut out, paint, eyes and feet.
Minimum # of students – 4 / Maximum # of students – 6
Class #12 – David Borg
Caricature Carving
Skill Level – A
Cost - $35/d plus $10-$20 for blanks
David will teach 2-2 day classes and 1-1 day class to paint carving. Class days do not have to be
continuous. Students may pick from 20 rough outs of hatching dragons or other critters. Projects of 1,2,3,4, and 5 days are available. Pieces will be carved using knives, gouges, and other
hand tools. There are multiple methods for texturing your project, i.e. wood-burning, power or
carving tools (not required). Bring your rotary tool and dust collector or wood-burner if you intend to use them for texturing. If you don’t have either, a few will be provided by the instructor. This class will allow you to learn new techniques that may be applied to other types of carvings.
Tools required: Standard carving tools. Rotary tool, small carbide ball, dust collector, wood burner (optional for texturing).
Minimum # of students – 4, Maximum # of students – 12
2015 Oakdale Park Fall Woodcarving Rally and Show
Glen Rose, Texas
REGISTRATION FORM
Name:_____________________________Spouse/Parent/if attending:_________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________________
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City:________________________________State:______________________________Zip:____
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Email:________________________________Phone:___________________________________
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Home
Club:_________________________________________________________________________
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Registering as:
 Exhibitor ($10 fee) _______ # of Tables __________ ($10 ea. Additional table)
 Entrant for Judged show
Y / N
# of pieces ________
 Student ( $25 fee/after 10/15/15 $35 fee)______ Beginner___ Intermediate __ Advanced ___
 Club Table Y / N Club Representative__________________________________
CLASS CHOICES FOR STUDENT REGISTRATION – Please enter class number in each box
Weekday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1st Choice
2nd Choice
3rd Choice
Please send in your registration fee and one half of the class fees prior to October 15. You may
pay the instructor the balance of your fees when you arrive to the class. Exhibitors must mail in
your form and fees/table fees as well.
Please let us know which special event you plan to attend so we may plan for accordingly:
Pot Luck Chili Dinner at Oakdale Park
Bring_________________
Yes ____
No _____ I will
Bluegrass Concert at Oakdale Park
_____________
Yes ____
No _____
Whittling Contest at Oakdale Park
Yes ____
No _____
How many?
MAIL REGISTRATION FORM ALONG WITH CHECK BEFORE OCTOBER 15.
Make checks payable to: Oakdale Park
Mail to: Oakdale Park, POB 1949, Glen Rose, Texas 76043
As the host of the annual Woodcarving Rally, Oakdale Park is offering specialty rates for anyone
attending the event who wishes to stay within the grounds of the park.
RV Sites
All sites include full hook-ups and are big rig accessible.
*When booking 3 or more nights you receive $5.00 off/night.
Cabins
Over 20 newly renovated cabins of various sizes, each including their own amenities.
Pictures, rates, and amenities can be seen on www.oakdalepark.com.
*When booking 3 or more nights you receive $10.00 off/night.
For reservations please contact:
Oakdale Park
Phone: 254-897-2321
Toll Free: 877-713-2340
For event questions please contact:
Glen Rose Convention & Visitors Bureau
Phone: 254-897-3081