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The 2009 Spirit of Wood Show will be on
Sunday, October 18, 2009 - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Middlesex Community College
Springs Road, Bedford, MA
(Directions here)
All show activities are open to the public from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
The Competition room will be open to the public from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Registration
Saturday: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Competition levels: Youth, novice, intermediate and expert
Sample Entry form
Why should I go?
It doesn't matter if you're a novice or an expert, if you have a log of woodworking experience or just like to view works of art created in wood, this annual show is the place to be. In just one day, you will see a vast array of incredible carvings, sculptures, turnings and other works of art that will certainly trigger your imagination if not inspire you to create your own. Carvings can be purchased for your home decorations, or you can purchase tools and supplies. Many vendors of tools and wood will be available to answer your questions you may have regarding your current or next carving.
If you have any interest at all in experiencing a spectacular wood art festival..... this is the place to go!.
Don't miss it!
Bring your camera!
"Spirit of Wood" Competition Welcomes You
Teenagers and adults are welcome to display their work at a recognized annual wood art competition, while learning from the experience of being judged by a team of expert carvers and artisans. The competition is open to any level of artistic skill in woodcarving, wood turning, scrolling, sculpting and whittling. If you are a competitor, or plan to compete, what better opportunity is there to talk with other competitors to pick up valuable tips on how to improve your own work? This is a great one-day event to rub elbows with some of the best carvers and artisans in New England.
Where people come to enjoy the challenge and are inspired to create more traditional and contemporary objects of beauty.
Competitors must fill out an entry form and bring their project to the Registration Entry Table. Entry forms are available by mail and at the show. Fees must be paid at the time of entry. Items to be placed in competition should not have a name or persoal identification on it. If so, they need to be covered with tape. Numbered hanging tags will be placed on each item that will be judged. Judging of the contest will be completed the morning of the show. All entries will be placed on display until 4:00 PM the day of the show. An award ribbon will be placed next to each winning engry by the assigned judge(s).
Judges agree to be available for one-on-one critiquing of entries should a competitor want the feedback.
Winners agree to be available for photographs. These photographs may be used in local newspapers, in the Spirit of Wood newsletter and on the NEWC website. Photographs may also be sent to national magazines for publication.
Our Featured Artist: - Frank C. Russell
Frank is an 11th generation Vermonter from a long line of diverse artisans and craftsmen. Considered by many to be one of the nation's more versitile power carvers, he is a full time woodcarver, internationally known for his ability to carve birds, animals, and the human figure in the round. His carvings are found in collections from Europe to Japan, with the majority of his clients from the United States and Canada.
He has won many carving competitions both in the United States and Canada, and has judged at numerous shows including the Ward Foundation, and the Canadian National Exposition.
Frank has taught on high school and collegiate levels for many years before turning to wood carving as a career in 1981. Soon after, Frank and his wife Caroline started the woodcarving/complex in Vermont, which they operated for 10 years. Frank has written articles on woodcarving for the NWCA journal Chip Chats, Wood Magazine, Wildfowl Carving and Collecting, and Wood Carving Illustrated. Frank has also authored nine books on wood carving.
Frank C. Russell will teach a five day power carving workshop.
Full size Screech Owl
October 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 – 2009
Location: Woodcraft Shop, 313 Montvale Ave. Woburn, Massachuesetts
| Class size limited to 12 students Workshop runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration will be on a first – received basis. |
Displays, Demonstrations and Workshops
There will be displays, demonstrations and workshops by expert artisans in scroll sawing, wood turning, carving and sculpting
Hands-on carving for kids ages 10 - 17.
Friendly morning and afternoon workshops.
Carving Techniques to create Birds of Prey
By champion Hatem Comaa
www.pbase.com/gomaasculptures
Whirligs
by Michael P. O'Neil
www.mandmarts.com
The Art of Power Carving
by Lenny Chaisson
Scroll Sawing
by Master Craftsman Donald E. Barlow
Wood Turning
Central New England Woodturners
Association of Revolutionary Turners
Caricature Carving
Central MA Caricature Carving Club
Color Theory.. Invaluable
Selection and mixing for the Artist
by Ken Johnson
Vendor Booths
Books, Supplies, Tools, Wood
Fine Quality Items for Sale
by Competitors, Craftsmen, Woodcarvers
Just in time for the holidays
Raffles / Drawings
Fine handmade crafts of lasting values plus woodshop accessories
NEWC Gift Shop
Clothing apparel, wood-n-things
Refreshments
Soups, sandwiches and pastries