When:       The 2nd Monday of the month except Saturdays as indicated on the meeting schedule for 2009 - 2010.

Where:     Monday meetings are held at the 40 & 8 Club (across the street from  Gleason Works) 933 University Avenue, Rochester, New York:  Social Time and Demonstrations 6:00 to 7:00 PM.  General Meeting with Instructional Program from 7 to 9 PM.  Carve-ins from 6 - 9 PM.

December Meeting Follow-up:
Interesting Christmas carvings were shared and lively discussions were held.  This month's quote is from the movie Cool Hand Luke - "What we have here is a failure to communicate." 

January Meeting:
Anthony Filetti will give a presentation about the art of caricature carving.  Remember to bring your ruler carving for "judging."  Prizes will be awarded and winners will be lauded in the February newsletter.

Need a Mentor?  Inquire at the next meeting or email us.

Guests are always welcome. 

Meeting Date     Program/Activity                                                   Location

11/09/2009        Al Pogue - fish decoy                                            40 & 8

12/14/2009        Carve-in (Christmas theme?)                                  40 & 8

1/11/2010          Anthony Filetti - caricature carving                         40 & 8

2/20/2010          Carve-in                                                             Church, Sat.

3/08/2010          TBD                                                                   40 & 8

4/12/2010          Show readiness                                                    40 & 8

5/01/2010          Annual Show - To help out call Fred Fox at 383-8883  RMSC

08/2010             Show follow-up, TBD                                             40 & 8

 

1.  Church = Transfiguration Lutheran Church 3760 Culver Rd, Irondequoit.  12:30 – 4:30   PM Saturdays

2.  40 & 8 = VFW Club 933 University Avenue, Rochester – Carving and meeting hours are 6:30 to 9:00 PM the second Monday of each month

3.  Bring your own lunch for Saturday carve-ins

4.  A donation of $2 per person is suggested when attending carve-ins at that location.

5.  We need volunteers to mentor new members

6.  Don Buss and Frank Giangiobbee offered to provide assistance for care-ins.

7.  A project will be suggested for the carve-ins OR choose your own item and get help and comments.

8.  Techniques to stress during carve-ins:  Caricature faces, molding & sculpting, painting, burning & stoning, pencil work – layout/anatomy, patterns, habitat, teaching/soap carving, etc.