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"Spit & Whittle" weekend

Sept. 7-9, 2007

Osceola Fairgrounds, Evart MI

This is an informal get together is open to all carvers or anyone interested in learning the ropes. It is simply a weekend of carving and whittling on whatever you like. For those looking for workshops, some carvers bring blanks and projects for others to do. There will be lots of visiting and just plain ole' 'R & R' meeting new friends and sharing information. Carvers can enjoy this social carving weekend just sittin' round carvin' and chattin' with fellow carvers.

More information HERE


Gathering Of Woodcarvers 2007

September 17 through September 22

The Carving Shop, Somonauk, IL 60552


What is GOW 2007? A Gathering of Woodcarvers with over 35 seminars for all levels of carving.

Where is it going to be? At The Carving Shop with classes under a Big Top tent. For driving directions, see www.camperjohn.com/gow

When is it going to be? Campers arrive on Monday, September 17th. Classes begin on the 18th, and go through Friday the 21st. Campers leave on Saturday 22nd.

When will it start? We'll begin about 6 PM on Monday with a Social (Margarita Seminar) with the instructors introducing themselves and giving information about their seminars. Instructors include: Ol' Don Burgdorf, Jim Byrne, Floyd Rhadigan, Joe Dillett, Gordon Sorenson, Tony Erickson, John Susan, Mike Harmon, Chris Howard, Gene Westerberg, Mel Johnson, Bonnie Graser, Dave Kublank, Bob Mau, Jan Oegema, Sally and David Nye

More information HERE



Woodcarvers Retreat

October 5 - 8, 2007

W. Alton Jones Campus of University of Rhode Island - northwest of Newport, RH

More information HERE


Woodcarving Guild of Frankenmuth, MI

Annual Show & Competition

October 21, 2007

Frankenmuth High School

For more information, click HERE


8th Annual Woodcarving Rendezvous II

Branson, MO

October 21-25

Instructors include: Ed Zinger, Gerald Sears, John Engler, Harley Schmitgen, David Sabol, Ron Reed, Jim Willis, Betty Legg and Gerald Copeland

More information HERE

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