Blackhawk Carving ClubThe Blackhawk Woodcarver
Volume XXX, Issue 3
I was most pleasantly surprised when
Treasurer Larry Stenzel and member Don Stansfield informed me that we had
three new members join us while I was gone in February. Upon my return, I
got to meet each of the these new members. In this issue of the newsletter
there is a small introduction to one new member: Bill Aupperle. I hope to
have similar introductions to the other two: Jane McMillan and Ted Peterson,
in subsequent issues. Each person is unique and brings something new to the
table and has their own story, ideas, and experiences.
This month, following the normal
club business meeting, another of our newer members will share with us his
interest in carving and painting Song Birds. There is an announcement
regarding this presentation by Nick Scheuer in this issue.
Remember this club is a social club.
It brings together those of us who have an interest in woodcarving. Sharing
and learning from each other!
Tyrone Johnsen
Secretary
Report for February 2025
The meeting was called to order at
9:35 by Secretary Jim Foster with 19 members and 5 guests present. (Guests
were participating in Gordy’s class)
The minutes from the January
meeting were read and approved with no corrections or additions
Treasurer Larry Stenzel
reported the club finances are solvent and he is still collecting dues.
There was no New business or
Old business discussion.
Gordy Moscinski is teaching a
Beginning Carving class on Wednesday mornings for two more weeks.
A motion to adjourn was
received and seconded at 9:47.
Larry Stenzel presented a
large group of members Show and Tell carvings.
Roger Benedict brought in an
exceptionally large and impressive relief carving that he created for his
church. He discussed the challenges and rewards of doing such a
project.
Respectfully submitted by secretary
Jim Foster.
Beginning
Carving Class
The showcase at CLR featuring Bob
Matthews, Gordy Moscinski, and Larry Stenzel.
CLR Beginning Carving Class taking
place on Wednesdays thru March 12 at KenRock.
Meet a new Member; Wm “Bill” Aupperle
Bill Aupperle is a retired
Sundstrand/UTC electrical system engineer. Bill has the following to say
about his interest in woodcarving and joining Blackhawk Woodcarvers:
“It is great to be part of this
club. I have already met quite a few members after only attending a few
meetings. It is great to feel welcome! Like many of you members, I have been
wood carving on-and-off for quite a long time. I enjoy all kinds of carving;
but plan on spending more time on figure carving.
Most of my ideas for carvings come
from watching internet web-sites; YouTube videos and online streaming
carving classes. I look forward to demonstrations and sharing ideas,
including tips ‘n tricks for carving.”
Future
Carving Shows
April 26 —
Westby, Wisconsin. “Karve in 9” in Westby High School Gym,
206 West Avenue So; 10am to 4pm. Admission is free. Call Steve at
(608) 769-8498; or email John Sutton at lbarnfarms@gmail.com.
May 4 — Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
49th annual Mid-Wisconsin Chippers Woodcarving Show. Competition &
Sale at Oshkosh Convention Center, 2 North Main St.; 9am to 4pm. Free
parking. Admission $5 (12 and younger, free, Email Dick Krummic at
rkrummick@att.net; website: midwisconsinchippers.weebly.com.
September 13 — Janesville,
Wisconsin. Rock River Valley Carvers19th annual show and sale at Rock County
Fairgrounds, Craig Center, 1301 Craig Ave.; 9 to 4. Free admission
(donations appreciated). Brad Crandall (608) 931-0188,
bwkicrandall@gmail.com; or John Raisbeck at jkraisbeck4@gmail.com.
September 20-21 — Stevens Point,
Wisconsin. Wisconsin River Woodcarvers host 21st annual show, competition,
and sale at Holiday Inn. Contact Jerald Trzebiatowski (715) 310-9900,
jeraldt@gmail.com; or Ron O’Kray (715)570-2534.
Presentation – Wednesday 19th
of March
Song Birds, Carving &
Painting
Nicholas “Nick” Scheuer
Blackhawk Woodcarvers member Nick
Scheuer will speak on “Carving Song Birds”. Nick will share with us his
interest in song birds and his philosophy and tips on carving and painting
them. Nick strives to carve his song birds in true life size, capturing
their distinctive characteristics and coloration. He carves his birds from
white pine and colors them with oil stains.
Nick’s presentation will be on
Wednesday morning, March 19, following our monthly business meeting and Show
& Tell.
A little
humor
Why did the woodcarving apprentice
bring a ladder to the workshop? Because they heard the carving was going to
be on another level!
Why did the woodcarver always bring
a pencil to work?
Newsletter
deadline
Keep sending your pictures and
stories by the April 2, 2025 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
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10 Franklin Johnson
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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, Larry Stenzel, 389-4714
Secretary, Jim Foster, 414-3248
Show and Tell
Jim Batchlor
Jim Batchlor
Bob Hallstrom
carved this figure twenty-two years ago. Then recently enlisted fellow
member Betty Gregory to paint it.
Bill Aupperle
Bill Duffee
Jim Foster
Jim Foster
Found on Facebook just had to carve
it
Bob Matthews
Disney characters
Bob Matthews
Roger Benedict
Roger Benedict
Richard Prutz
Richard Prutz
Joel Taylor
