Class and Show Schedule
Shows
May 7, A presentation by Cheryl for the Brighton Art League in Michigan - Jan Shoemaker - 517-546-7243CLASSES
April 2,3,4, The River Valley Woodcarvers class is already full with a long line of people waiting so I am scheduled for another class on the 14,15, and 16, of October for another class that is already partially full. For Info call:Micky Huston - 513-734-4255April 2, 3. 4. River Valley Woocarvers in N Kentucky - Mickey Huston - 1-513-734-2556
May 12, - 16, Michigan Wood Carvers - Midland, MI - Andy Luckhart -1-734-323-4685
My calsses here are full with a waiting list but, they do have a woodburning teacher available with openings for students.July 12, 13, Scroll Saw Expo - Guest Artist and teaching 2 small seminars - Toby Tyler - 937-726-1101
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2008 Woodburning
Celebration
Show and Competition This event is open to all Pyrographic Artists and people wanting to learn this art. Where: Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts in Cooksburg, PA It is near the western edge of Pennsylvania off I 80 near Clarion, PA The entire facility was remodeled and will be air-conditioned now. When: August 15, 16, 17, 2008. ALL entries must arrive by 7 PM on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008! Walk-in entries will be accepted between 9 AM and 7 PM on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, What's Going On: Classes: Cheryl Dow will be teaching two seminars before the show - August 7-9; and August 11-13 Seminars: by internationally known pyrographic instructors & authors such as, Don Worden, and Cheryl Dow, Danette Smith, etc. Enter your art in competition: Click here for entry form. The cost is $5 per entry. Vendors: will be there selling tools and supplies, wood, books, etc. Tables are $50 each + $5 for electricity. Woodburners: show and sell your art. Space is limited... so register early. Tables are only $50 + $5 for electricity. Demonstrations: will be given by our featured artists each day at a cost (TBA) per person for 3 hours...get a chance to see how other pyrographic artists work. Raffles: there will be quilt square collages for raffle. Each participant is asked to bring one or more 1/8" by 4" x 4" quilt squares to the show to help make up as many 20 piece collages as possible. Background on Instructors: Cheryl Dow : 18 years as a woodburning artist and teacher with over 50 first place ribbons and the winner of 3 Detailmaster $1,000 Best of Show awards - Author of 5 instructional woodburning pattern books and a 4 hour instructional DVD. She is a Featured Writer for the National Woodcarvers Magazine, Chip Chats. Cheryl will also have Optima woodburning equipment, Wood, Italian Poplar Plywood (clear and light and lovely to burn on) and all related supplies and her books and DVD's for sale and will be constantly demonstrating at her booth with hands on help for anyone at no cost. Check out Cheryl's website- http://www.cherylddow.com/
Danette Smith:
A
Top Notch Pyrographer with many well - deserved blue
ribbons to her credit, Dannie really wowed the judges
and other burners at last years Woodburning Celebration
Show with all of her entries, in a wide variety of
Categories. Her Ghost riders in the sky scene, the
eagles she did, and more were absolutely flawless and
wonderful to behold. She is a commissioned artist
and well known to the pyrographic world. You won't
want to miss this chance to learn from this artist.
Don Worden : A self-taught pyrographer with nearly 30 years experience,specializing in animals, old buildings, bridges, mills and special projects such as homesteads. Well known in carving and woodburning for his wonderful solid point techniques, many ribbons to his credit. His landscapes are phenomenal as are his animal portraits. He is very successful as a commission artist. He will also have woodburnings for sale for those who wish to add some of his exceptional work to their collection. Check out Don's website- http://www.woodburningsbydon.com/ There will be food and beverages provided for sale by Cook Forest during the show and prepared by local restaurants The Woodburning Celebration Show will be exactly that - a celebration - Fun, Food, Learning and Sharing! This Show will be your best chance to meet and share with pyrographers/woodburners of all styles and levels and see and use some new techniques, books and equipment. (This is NOT a complete list of what is happening, I'll be adding to this as I find out more. Go to the following website for more info as it is added please! |
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2008 COOK FOREST SAWMILL
CENTER
Entry # __________
FOR THE ARTS WOODBURNING SHOW (Sawmill Use Only) AUGUST 16 & 17, 2008 Please use a SEPARATE form for EACH entry. (This form may be duplicated.) A $5.00 entry fee is required for each entry. ALL entries must arrive by 7 PM on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008! Walk-in entries will be accepted between 9 AM and 7 PM on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at the Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts. Name_____________________________________ Home Phone (_____) __________________ Address______________________________________________ City_________________________________________ State _____ Zip ___________________ County (If Pennsylvania)______________ e-mail _____________________________________ TITLE ____________________________________________ Selling Price (Includes our 20% commission) $____________NOT FOR SALE _______________ I wish to place an entry in the 2008 Woodburning Show and agree to the rules as set forth in the Woodburning Show flier. I understand that every precaution will be taken to protect my entry, but I understand that the Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cook Forest State Park, and the 2008 Woodburning Show Staff shall not be held responsible for the loss of or damage to my entry during the show. I further give permission for the
photographing of my
entry for promotional purposes. I further agree that
my entry will remain on display for the
entire show unless I have offered it for sale, in which case it may be removed from display. EXHIBITOR’S SIGNATURE _____________________________________________ Date __________________ WOODBURNING LEVEL: ___ Advanced (4 yrs or professional) ___ Intermediate (2 - 3 yrs; non-professional) ___ Novice (less than 2 yrs) CATEGORIES (NATURAL) - BE SURE TO CHECK BOTH A TOPIC AND A SURFACE: ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE NOVICE TOPIC: SURFACE: TOPIC: SURFACE: TOPIC: SURFACE: ___ Human ___ Wood ___ Human ___ Wood ___ Human ___Wood ___ Animal ___ Gourd ___ Animal ___ Gourd ___ Animal ___ Gourd ___ Bird ___ Leather ___ Bird ___ Leather ___ Bird ___ Leather ___ Scenic ___ Paper ___ Scenic ___ Paper ___ Scenic ___ Paper ___ Other ___ Fabric ___ Other _ __ Fabric ___ Other ___ Fabric ___ Other ___ Other ___ Other CATEGORIES (PAINTED) - BE SURE TO CHECK BOTH A TOPIC AND A SURFACE: ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE NOVICE TOPIC: SURFACE: TOPIC: SURFACE: TOPIC: SURFACE: ___ Human ___ Wood ___ Human ___ Wood ___ Human ___ Wood ___ Animal ___ Gourd ___ Animal ___ Gourd ___ Animal ___ Gourd ___ Bird ___ Leather ___ Bird ___ Leather ___ Bird ___ Leather ___ Scenic ___ Paper ___ Scenic ___ Paper ___ Scenic ___ Paper ___ Other ___ Fabric ___ Other ___ Fabric ___ Other ___ Fabric ___ Other ___ Other ___ Other If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 814.927.6655 between 10 AM and 5 PM, daily or sawmill@pennswoods.net. ENTRY PICK-UP: PRINT NAME__________________________________________ DATE__________________ SIGNATURE__________________________________________________________ |
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