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FEB. 18 IS THE NEXT MEETING

Our next regularly scheduled meeting is schedule for February 18, 2012. It will follow our usual format of a casual, open style carve-in . There will be a short business session at 11:00am. Bring refreshments to share.

We will have a SHOW AND TELL display table. Please bring several items, something new, something old, something unfinished. Please place your name with each carving you bring.

There will be a drawing held at the close of the business session for a door prize donated by a club member. For each item you bring for the display you will receive one free ticket. Additional tickets may be purchased for $1.00 each. All proceeds go to the Club’s general fund.

SEE YOU THERE!

WEDNESDAY NIGTHS ARE

FUN!Join us at the weekly carve-in. Find out why Bob Borcher was laughing. Most Wednesdays from 5:30pm till 8:30pm. And you don’t have to carve!

PRESIDENT’S CORNERnew girl on the blockPage 2

WOODCARVING CLASS IN CHARLOTTEDESIREE HAJNY TEACH A WOLFEPage 3

WOODCARVING CLASS IN GREENVILLE, SCJOHN MOORE TEACHES RELIEFPage 3

MEET THREE BOARD MEMBERS

SHARON IS NEW OFFICERPage 4

MEET A NEW MEMBERHELLO TERRYPage 5

CARVE THIS WED. MARCH 7thA SHAMROCK FOR ST. PADDY’S DAYPage 8

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THE PRESIDENT’S CORNER

The  bylaws  of  our  club  state  that  the  membership  elects  the  Executive  Board.    At  their  ;irst  meeting,  the  Board  itself  chooses  who  shall  work  at  which  jobs  for  the  coming  year.    That  ;irst  meeting  has  taken  place  and  the  responsibilities  have  been  assigned.    Being  chosen  as  president  of  our  club  is  both  a  thrilling  and  frightening  experience.    I  am  thrilled  to  have  the  opportunity  to  serve  our  club  in  yet  another  capacity  and  a  little  frightened  that  I  may  not  measure  up  to  the  of;icers  of  the  past.    I  plan  to  lean  on  both  the  board  and  the  membership  to  direct  our  course  this  year.  

One  course  I  think  we  all  want  to  follow  is  to  become  a  better  carver.    How  do  we  grow  as  carvers?    By  carving,  of  course!    Commit  to  coming  to  watching  more  experienced  carvers  at  the  weekly  evening  meetings.    Groups  meet  on  both  Wednesday  and  Thursday  evenings  in  our  room  at  the  Mauldin  Cultural  Center.    Informal  instruction  happens  every  week.    Visit  our  member,  John  Moore,  in  his  demonstration  shop  in  downtown  Greenville  which  is  open  Tuesdays  throughSaturdays.    Participate  in  the  seminars  that  our  club  and  regional  organizations  offer.    The  board  is  planning  this  year’s  classes  now.    Suggest  good  teachers  or  projects  you  would  like  to  tackle.    Our  members  are  offering  instruction  through  the  Mauldin  Cultural  Center.    The  John  C.  Campbell  Folk  School  (https://www.folkschool.org)  catalog  features  several  classes.    Travel  to  see  great  carving  at  local  and  regional  carving  shows  and  vendors.        Our  great  friend  and  sister  club,  the  Charlotte  Woodcarving  Club,  sponsors  their  annual  show  and  carving  competition  February  17-­‐19,  2012.    I  encourage  everyone  to  attend  at  least  one  day  of  this  show.      The  registration  form  is  on  their  website  at  http://charlottewoodcarvers.com/show/  and  the  theme  is  “Tom  Wolfe  Carving  Traditions.”    Another  travel  opportunity  is  the  Florida  Woodcarvers  Roundup,  March  20-­‐23,  at  the  Long  Center  in  Clearwater,  Florida.    Visit  the  website  at  www.webspace.webring.com/people/qj/jeodea  for  class,  activity,  and  registration  information.    One  of  the  coordinators  is  Tony  Erickson,  a  member  from  Seneca,  SC.    This  year  they  will  offer  a  chainsaw  carving  class!    A  ;inal  way  to  become  a  better  carver  is  to  read.    Read  the  monthly  newsletter.    Read  the  suggestions  and  links  on  the  club  website  (http://piedmontwoodcarvers.com).    Consider  subscribing  to  magazines  that  provide  patterns  and  instruction.    Look  on  the  club’s  website  for  a  good  list.    While  you  are  doing  all  these  things,  do  them  in  a  club  tee  shirt  or  golf  shirt.    You  can  even  sew  a  club  patch  on  your  own  ball  cap  or  shirt!    See  Tom  Gow  to  get  your  size  and  style.    Your  support  of  this  fundraiser  helps  the  club  promote  ourselves  in  the  community.

As  you  become  a  better  carver,  I  hope  you  will  grow  in  participation  in  our  club.    For  your  dues  of  only  $2.50  a  month,  you  receive  use  of  the  room  and  the  equipment,  ;irst  chance  to  register  for  seminars  and  workshops,  a  monthly  newsletter  full  of  interesting  and  helpful  carving  news,  a  website  with  links  to  tips,  tools,  and  carving  vendors,  and  an  opportunity  to  rub  shoulders  with  our  nationally  rated  carvers.    Take  advantage  of  these  bene;its  for  the  future  of  the  club  depends  on  your  growing  experience  and  skills!

Dottie  Pittman        

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ONE SPACE OPEN IN DESIREE HAJNY

CLASSThe Charlotte Wood Carvers has just notified us of a space open in Desiree Hajny class. Power carving, wood burning & painting involved. She has proven herself as an artist and an instructor. Highly recommended class.

The Charlotte Woodcarvers Club will have Desi Hajny will be teaching a 2 1/2 day class in Charlotte on February 24-26, 2012.  This will be Friday evening and all day on Saturday and Sunday.  Bill Dominick is coordinating this class with Desi and has all the details.  We have one opening available due to a participant having a personal conflict.  If you haven't taken a course from Desi, this will be an opportunity to do so.  We are not able to get someone of Desi's reputation very often.  If you or any of your club members are interested, please let Bill know or you can contact me as well. Desi will be at our Showcase of Woodcarvings on February 17-19 and will be demonstrating, displaying and selling. Looking forward to seeing you and all you club members in

Charlotte as we honor Tom Wolfe this year.Best.Ray BranchPresidentCharlotte Woodcarvers ClubTelephone:  704-544-2417

TOM WOLFE AT 2011 SHOWCASE OF

WOOD CARVINGS

RELIEF CARVING WITH JOHN MOOREJoin John Moore in his ART CROSSING STUDIO for this basic relief carving class. (Yes, this is the same class that Art Mauldin took in 1992)

This Grape & Leave pattern is suitable from novice through the more experienced carver. 1” thick panels.

BEGINS: March 6, 2011 and continues every Tuesday night for a total of six weeks

TIME: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

COST: $100 plus material

TOOLS: student furnishes own tools. John’s tools will be available on a shared basis. A tool list to be provided.

DEPOSIT: $50.00 due immediately

Art crossing studio is located at 300 River Street, Ste 201, Greenville,, SC 29601

Park free and walk 500 Yards, or park in the garage at $3.50 per night.

John Moore 864 593-5345

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SHARON HADDOX BOARD MEMBER

FOR 2012SHE’S GONNA KILL ME FOR USING THE PHOTO WITH THE GLASSES!

Sharon has been a PWCC member since late 2010. She is originally from West Virginia but now resides in Simpsonville. When asked what her favorite type of carving was She said she wasn’t sure yet. She attends most Wednesday night carve - ins and has taken a number of seminars.

Her prime responsibility as a board member is EDUCATION, so if you have seminar suggestion please let her know.

She’s always busy, Grandchildren and all that, plus working hard to keep George out of trouble. Sharon is picture below during Mauldin’s Spring Fling.

JIM WOODS BOARD MEMBER 2011 - 2012

Jim Woods has been a club member since 2009. He joined the PWCC shortly after he began carving. He is from New Hampshire but now lives in Williamston, South Carolina.

Jim’s primary responsibility as a board member is Membership. He is also 2012 Show Co-Chairperson.

He has been very active in the club, helping out at public events and taking part in many seminars.

His favorite type of carving is Bark carving, both the cottages and spirit faces. Here’s another photo of Jim, this was at the Swap Rabbit Children’s Art Festival.

EUGENE BLAKE BOARD MEMBER

2012 - 2013Eugene Blake has been a club member since 2007, that’s also the year that he started carving. He recently retired from the GE Gas Turbine Plant.

Gene grew up in Shreveport Louisiana (let’s not hold that against him). He now calls Tooter Town home (a crossroad north of Greer on highway 14).

His favorite carving in in Bark, he likes the cottages and light houses.

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NEWEST MEMBER TERRY MERSICH

WELCOME!Terry has a big smile in the photo above and that pretty well defines her. We are happy to have her join us. She is active in the Duncan group on Monday nights and in Mauldin on Wednesday nights. Even though she has tried a lot of different styles of carving she has not settled on a favorite. Wednesday night she was working on an Intaligo relief.

Terry grew up in Southbend Indiana and has recently relocated to Moore, South Carolina. She joined our club in January and has been carving since 2006.

Her most embrassing moment!

She had just completed her first (and last) skydiving jump when she walked into the spinning propeller of an airplane. She wasn’t too bothered when it destroyed her helmet, but boy was she upset when they sued her for damages to the propeller.

WELCOME, you should feel right at home!

RENEGADE WOODCARVERS

ROUNDUPTHE PHOTO ABOVE IS FROM THE 2011 ROUNDUP.

A CARICATURE CARVING

EXPERIENCEMarch 19 - 23, 2012

The Renegade Roundup will be held at the James E. Ward Ag

Center in Lebanon, Tennessee, just 23 miles East of Nashville, off

Interstate 40, exit 239 north, then 1 1⁄2 miles on right.

The cost of the Roundup is $200.00 with a minimum of $100.00 deposit to secure your place in the seminar with the balance due by  March 12, 2012. Confirmation letters with seminar details (tools, lights, exact location, hours, etc.) and lodging/restaurants/points of interest will be sent later. Download the registration form now!

The Renegade Roundup brings together 5 nationally known caricature carving instructors.

Students will carve with a new instructor each of the 5 days.

The instructors this year are: Steve Brown, Mark Akers, Gary Falin, Mitch Cartledge and Chris Hammock.

Several of our members attended last years’ round-up and had a good time.

This was sent in by both Ray Giddens and Vicki Pope. This is amazing work and worth going online to take a look.

The Unique Wood-Chip Sculptures of Sergei Bobkov

     May 28th, 2010 Category: Art, Pics

http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/the-unique-wood-chip-sculptures-of-segei-bobkov.html

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2012 BOARD MEMBERS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Click on their name to send e-mail.PresidentDottie Pittman864-235-0989

Past-PresidentDave Sikkelee864-458-7240864-325-4883 (C) Tom Gow864-879-2056Vice President

Heyward Davis864-288-3652

Nathan Widner864-963-7295Treasurer

Secretary David Grote 864-486-0355

MembershipJim  Woods864-276-6169

Education ChairmanSharon Haddox864-982-2684

Special ProjectsLila Gilmer

864-409-9574

PWCC SHOW ChairmanHeyward Davis 864-288-3652

Facilities ChairmanTom Gow864-879-2056

Program  ChairmanEugene Blake864-877-7099

Newsletter Editor/Publicity John Moore 864-593-5345

Web Manager Herb Miller 864-967-2152

VISIT WITH MAC PROFFITT DURING THE CHARLOTTE

SHOW. HE HAS STUFF FOR YOU!

JOHN MOORE HAS BEEN BUSY!! PHOTO BELOW.

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Showcase of Woodcarvings 2012

February 17-19, 2012Marion Diehl Recreation Center

2219 Tyvola RoadCharlotte, NC 28210

Sponsored byCo-Sponsor:

Charlotte Woodcarver’s ClubP.O. Box 11894

Charlotte, NC 28220-1894Phone 704-529-1748

Showcase@CharlotteWoodcarvers.com

CharlotteWoodcarvers Club

www.charlottewoodcarvers.com

2012 SHOW THEME

Tom Wolfe CarvingTraditions

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FEBRUARY, 2012

MEETING IS FEBRUARY 18, 2012It’s more than carving... it’s a social event. Enjoy visiting with old friend and make new ones. Have a cup of coffee. Maybe do a little carving. Share your favorite carving tips, you can’t help but learn a little. SEE YA!

CARVE THIS SHAMROCKFaith and b’gorrah, it’s a shamrock! Get ready for Saint Patrick’s Day. Carve this Shamrock Lapel Pin with John Moore during the Wednesday night carve-in. Blanks are two for a dollar.

Wednesday March 7, 2011

THE PIEDMONT CARVERofficial publication of:THE PIEDMONT WOOD CARVERS CLUBP O BOX 25393GREENVILLE SOUTH CAROLINAhttp://www.piedmontwoodcarvers.com