Blackhawk Carving ClubThe Blackhawk Woodcarver
Tyrone Johnsen, 2 June 2018
Winter is certainly behind us; and
we have been enjoying the Spring flowers. Member Carol Benning has been in
the mood and working to bring her relief carving to bloom.
We were all saddened by the sudden
passing of our fellow member Louis Cowen. Lou had just
been in to again remind us of the annual Tebala Shriners’ Muscular Dystrophy
Association “Muscle Walk”. Lou will be missed!
We had two wonderful presentations
in May. At our first meeting of May, Carol Leavy of the Affiliated
Woodcarvers visited and gave a nearly two hour talk and demonstration on her
award wining, low relief carvings. This included some great tips and a great
display. Then after our business meeting on the third
meeting in May, Gale Terrel displayed ten of his carved, Welsh Love Spoons.
Gale and Gary Curl provided both an interesting and humorous discussion on
the subject and themselves.
This month Denny Neubauer,
originator of Denny Knives, will address sharpening with power equipment.
The club has a wonderful power sharpening setup so we want all members to be
able to use it safely and to its full potential.
Remember that Thursday, 14 June, is
our annual picnic at Baumann Park in Cherry Valley.
Benefits of club membership is
extensive including fellowship, instruction, and assistance. But last week I
benefited from another, member Arne Larsen shared some great onions with us.
I did carve mine but just to put it on my sandwiches and salad. Thanks!
Tyrone Johnsen
June 6 open
carving
June 13 open carving
June 14 Club Picnic at Baumann Park 3 – 8 pm (Thursday)
June 20 Knife Sharpening & Use of the Club's Machinery, with Denny Neubauer.
June 27 open carving
July 4 open
carving
July 11 open carving
July 18 meeting and open carving
July 25 open carving
August 1 open carving
August 8 open carving
August 15 open carving and meeting
August 22 open carving
August 29 open carving
September 5 open
carving
September 12 open carving
September 19 meeting and open carving
September 26 open carving
June Birthdays (that we Know of)
2
Dave Meyer
10 Gary Johnson
The 2018 Blackhawk Woodcarvers
Annual Picnic will be held on Thursday, 14 June, at Bauman Park in Cherry
Valley, Il. from 3:00pm until sunset. Members attending should provide their
own meal and may bring a dish to pass. The club will provide water and soft
drinks. If members plan on grilling they may use the grills provided at the
park, bring your own charcoal and starter. If you have any questions,
contact Tony DeVito or Gary Lundquist.
Gary Lundquist
Musky
Area Wood Carvers Workshop -
August 14 - 17, 2018
Wes Spadgenske will be leading a
class in carving Lady Slippers, the state flower of Minnesota.
Dan Haack will teach carving caricatures and wood spirits.
Bob Harris will be painting and carving a Baltimore Oriole.
Larry Stenzel will be teaching Wood Burning Basics.
Dave Kublank will teach a class in spoon carving.
Gordy Moscinski will teach a beginning carving class.
Denny Neubauer will be making a knife, a tin can forge and carving little
people.
Elaine & Fred Stenman will be back to lead a class in low relief
woodcarving.
Greg Wirtz will teach relief carving and will have multiple patterns to
choose from.
James Thalacker will teach how to carve and burn a rainbow trout in
basswood.
Lee Belanger will teach a class on carving a basswood "Whimsical Gnome
Home".
Dorothy Huse and Sylvia Kendzior will be teaching a variety of gourd art.
For more information go to muskyareawoodcarvers.com
Blackhawk Carving Club Minutes May 2018
Minutes of the regular monthly
business meeting of Blackhawk Woodcarvers; held on May 16, 2018 at 3218
Eleventh Street, Rockford, Illinois.
Meeting was called to order by President Tyrone Johnsen
at 9:05 am.
Special Announcement: Gary Lundquist announced that Lou
Cowan had passed away Saturday, 12 May; a memorial service is expected to be
held in a few weeks.
Secretary’s Report: The President dispensed with reading
of the minutes of the last meeting due to the absence of the Secretary. They
are available in the May Newsletter.
Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer John Skaggs reported on the
financial activity of the past month and reported we remain solvent with a
stable balance.
Membership Report: Chuck Drewes was not in attendance but
did notify the President that there was no new activity.
Programs: Tyrone Johnsen reported that we had a
successful visit and nearly two hour presentation by Carol Leavy of the
Affiliated Woodcarvers on 2 May 2018. Today we would have Part II of Welsh
Love Spoons with Gale Terrell and Gary Curl. Next month Denny Neubauer would
cover sharpening with power equipment and proper use of the club’s
equipment. Additional programs were in the works.
Picnic: Gary Lundquist confirmed the club picnic is set
for Thursday, 14 June 2018, starting at 3:00 pm. The location is again at
the shelter in Baumann Park in Cherry Valley. Tony DeVita questioned if he
should again bring club furnished water, pop, and charcoal. Tony reported
that he had a lot of left over last year (the rain storm might have been a
factor). It was determined that he is to continue to bring bottled water and
charcoal; but not any pop. Attendees are expected all their own supplies as
in the past, e.g. their own cups, plates, and utensils and a dish to share
plus whatever special meat or personal main dish.
Old Business: None.
New Business: None.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:19 am.
Submitted by Louis Jurisch
CLR 25th
Anniversary
CLR will be hosting a 25th
Anniversary Celebration on Wednesday September 12th, 2018, from 1:00 to
4:00pm for all of it's members at the Bell School Building. As part of the
planned event we would like to showcase some of the arts and crafts our
instructors and students have completed during the many courses offered each
year.
I am working with Pauline Joyce to
encourage our talented artists to submit examples of their classwork in the
various mediums. We will have two classrooms available for these displays.
Each medium will have one eight foot table to show their work. Please note,
this will not be an art sale, but anyone wishing to be contacted following
the event should include contact details with their display.
It will be up to each of you to
determine what you would like to display. It may be your own work or that of
some of your students. We are trying to provide an essence of the courses
you offer.
Please let me know if you are
willing to participate as soon as possible. The Arts and Crafts classes are
some of the most popular activities at CLR and we want to take this
opportunity for all of you to show off your skills. If you have
questions don't hesitate to call or e-mail.
Thank-you for your support of CLR
and I hope to see all of you in September.
Robbin Nelson
CLR 25th Anniversary Committee
815-623-8808
robbinn717@aol.com
Passed Treasured Carving
Again, as a reminder, I would like
to have our club members start bringing in along with regular SHOW and TELL
items, some of your carvings that you have treasured from the past.
We all have carvings packed away or setting on a shelf that no one
has seen for years except our spouses.
Jerome Mais
President -
Tyrone Johnsen,
397-9274
Vice Pres. -
Treasurer - John Skaggs, 547-6951
Secretary -
Steve Terrill, 708-0471