TCWC NEWS May, 2010

LOOKING BACK......



Andy Howell was the speaker at last month's meeting; he brought us some great information on combining wood carving with clay modeling. This sparked a lot of interest, with several people following up in the Wed. class with more clay show-and-tell ideas and questions. Andy also spoke on making and using glass or clay eyes in carvings, and had some good hand-outs on how to use facial expressions in carving. THANKS, ANDY!!!!


A BIG THANK YOU also to the nice and generous - but mysterious - person who brought cookies and coffee to the April meeting. We never did find out who did that, but we're really grateful. There were no sign-ups for May - but who knows??????



WHAT'S UP NEXT.....

Don't forget our

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Thurs., May 20, 7 p.m.

At Tri-Tech Skills Center

Kellogg at Metaline

Kennewick

Our speaker this month will be club member, Wally Walters. He has been collecting wood and ivory carvings from all over the world for many years, and will bring some and tell about them.

The biggest topic on the meeting agenda this month is, of course, the RENDEZVOUS. Here's what my dictionary says about this interesting word: (ron'da voo) an agreement between two or more persons to meet at a certain time and place. Well, that sounds simple, doesn't it? Read on to learn about how very much more work it takes to make a successful Rendezvous.

13th ANNUAL

RENDEZVOUS

June 10, 11, 12 & 13, 2010

Benton County Fairgrounds

Kennewick WA

Chairman, Bob Gough, is reporting good progress on the planning of the Rendezvous, having signed up at least 5 instructors of carving with the possibility of several more. He has also lined up a couple of beading classes and one on basket weaving for the non-carvers in attendance. There is always room for more, so if you would like to volunteer in any of these areas, please call Bob at (509) 628-1493 or email bag@clearwire.net

There will also be several demonstrations, including one by Mark Green, who will bring his air-brush equipment and show us how it's used. The Wood Turners Club has agreed to bring a lathe and give a demonstration also. If you, or someone you know, would like to demonstrate any carving-related activities, call Bob.

Two dinners will be served - a potluck and a barbecue. Mark Green has volunteered to head up the barbecue ... many thanks, Mark! He will need some help.....

The hospitality table will be set up with donated snacks, water, sodas and coffee. Help is needed to set up and clean up. Also donations of food....

Charlene Brown is taking donations for the raffle. We always have good success with this, so keep those items coming. She will also need some help selling tickets, etc......

Call or email Bob if you plan to help for any of the above. There are plenty of jobs for everyone!