Blackhawk Carving ClubThe Blackhawk Woodcarver
At our first carving session in
February, fifteen of our members started carving a traditional Swedish Dala
Horse following the leadership of Gordy Moscinski. Work progressed through
the month and everyone appears to be involved in painting their carved
horses. A couple of of horses have been completed and we have pictures of
them in this issue. I expect to see a colorful herd on display at our
monthly Show and Tell on the 18th of March. Our thanks to Gordy
for putting together this popular activity.
Following our monthly business
meeting and Show and Tell on the 18th of March, members are
encouraged to bring, display, and/or describe a special tool or appliance
they have made and utilize to aid in their carving activities.
Please remember that the annual RVC
Center for Learning in Retirement (CLR) class “Beginning Wood Carving will
begin April 1 (no fooling) and will run for five sessions through April 29.
These classes will be held in the same room as our normal carving session
and at the same time. The classes will be taught by Gordy Moscinski.
Plans are in progress to offer: a
“Chip Carving Experience” led by Tom Houlahan; and a bird carving experience
led by Nick Scheuer. The Chip Carving Experience may start in early May.
Stay tuned for updates and further information.
Remember this is your club! It does
not exist without you; and its success depends upon all of us.
Tyrone Johnsen
Secretary
Report for February 2026
Meeting called to order by Tyrone
Johnsen at 9:27 23 attendees
Minutes of last meeting by Jim
Foster were read and approved
President report by Tyrone Johnsen:
There are three members with serious
health issues who were brought to the attention of the members.
We wish them all our best wishes.
The treasury performance will be
reviewed in the future for comparative purposes.
Currently 36 members and 6 or 7 have not paid from last year’s roster
Treasurer’s report by Betty Gregory:
We are in good shape and have
capital. Checks cleared paying bills; Christmas Party and
first half of paying rent. Deposits consisted of three
memberships
Old Business
Gordy Moscinski is conducting a Dala Horse carving & painting class during our meetings---sixteen carvers are attending. He also in the future will be holding a CLR carving class
New Business---none
Moved to adjourned at 9:40
Show and Tell
Large group of cavers displayed and
discussed their excellent carvings
John Skaggs, John Gregory, Betty
Gregory, Jim Foster, Richard Dunphey, Don Stansfield, Tyrone Johnson, and
Tom Houlahan
Five members briefly shared their
experiences in other woodcarving clubs
Tom Houlahan, early ‘80’s several
clubs---North Suburban, Janesville, and Monroe.
John and Betty Gregory---North
Arkansas Woodcarvers. Bigger group than us
Nick Scheuer, Dunland Cavers
Indiana---no officers and no by-laws. Meet once a month.
Gordy Moscinski. Northern WI, Lake
Tomahawk Carving Club---free with no expenses and about 40 members both men
and women. Local newspaper mentions their club weekly,
which creates visitors. Youngsters are occasionally
brought in by their grandpas. The Sloan Center
sponsors a Fall Festival where our club sets up three tables for carving
demonstrations and some selling---often brings in new people.
Also active with carvers on Krazy Day is another effort to reach out
to the community.
Respectfully Roger Benedict
Quote of the
Month
Words of wisdom: If your wife is mad
at you, buy a new carving knife, she will still be mad, but you will have a
new carving knife!!
CLR Beginning
Woodcarving
Being able to create the figure of
an animal, person, boot, wizard, or other object from a block of wood
provides a feeling of accomplishment that is hard to beat. This five-week
course will provide participants with the ability to carve many different
objects with their own personal touch. Class members will be charged $20 for
supplies. Carving tools will be provided for the first session. The
instructor has 39+ years of experience teaching students of all ages.
Leader: Gordon Moscinski Facilitator: Jack Croffoot Date: Wednesdays, 4/1,
4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 Time: 9 am – 12 pm Place: Kenrock Community Center 625
Adams St., Rockford .
Dala Horse
Class
Gordy Moscinski
is teaching the dala horse class. It started February 4th and will continue
until everyone is finished.
A little
humor
What did the wooden sculpture say to
the chisel? "You really bring out the best in me."
Why don't woodcarvers ever get lost?
Because they always follow the grain!
What do
you call a woodcarver who tells great stories? A whittle comedian!
Blackhawk
Carving Club Website
Just a reminder that on the
Blackhawkcarving.com website you can see past newsletters etc.
All the way from day one.
Www.Blackhawkcarving,com
Newsletter
deadline
Keep sending your pictures and
stories by the April 3, 2026 deadline.
Door Prizes
Don't forget the Door Prize drawing
on First Wednesdays. Bring something you don't need or want
anymore, but know someone would be thrilled to win at the drawing.
Carvers
wanted
Sometimes I get calls from people wanting to have a carving done (for money). If you are interested in any of these contacts, let me know and what kind of carvings you are interested in doing for people. Don Stansfield dchip1508@comcast.net
Facebook
Like us on Facebook “Blackhawk
Woodcarvers”. Many pictures and information.
Want to buy
or sell
If you have anything that you would
like to buy or sell send me an email and I will put it in the newsletter.
Gordy
March Birthdays
(that we Know of)
26 Gordy Moscinski
26 Ray Pederson
31 Scott Grey
Committees
(815 area code)
Webmaster & Newsletter Editor
Gordy Moscinski
Photographer, Tyrone Johnsen, 397-9274
Programs, Rick Brittnacher, 608-346-6501
Picnic, Tony Devita
Club Officers
(815 area code)
President, Tyrone Johnsen, 397-9274
Vice Pres, Rick Brittnacher, 608-346-6501
Treasurer, Betty Gregory, 708-8626
Secretary, Roger Benedict, 988-3314
Show and Tell
Two Eastern Screech Owls are mounted
on a piece of Birch. The Eastern Screech Owl come into two Phases a
Grey and a Brown By Bob Matthews.
Betty Gregory
John Gregory
Jim Foster
D
Dala horse by Wally Schapals
Tyrone Johnsen
Don Stansfield
Tom Houlahan
John Skaggs
