Eastside Carvering Gathering
Registration is not required but OK
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION A simple project will be available for beginners who would like to learn and for intermediate carvers that want a little quick fun whittle. It requires only one carving knife and a fairly small block of wood. Gloves are recommended, of course, because the carving is small and the carver needs to hold the piece.
Wood will be provided. There will be a few pieces in different stages of completion so you can visualize the process.
Bring your own carving knife and safety gear like gloves if you have them. However, a few gloves and knives will be available for new carvers to use. Our gatherings are always the first Saturday of the month.
If you are a carver and would just like to meet and talk with other carvers, you are welcome to come. Bring your own project to work on and share techniques, interests and a good time.
Please join us. Just show up. No registration is necessary.
LOCATION - Morningstar Assisted Living, 3140 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR
QUESTIONS? - Contact Tom Rich. (tom@tomrich.me)
Carving SIG - Daytimes
DESCRIPTION
These monthly carving meetings are focused on carving, either working on a project you started or beginning a new one from patterns, magazines, books, or roughouts the club has. Beginners and experienced welcome. Physical shop space is limited; it usually isn't a problem, but you have to register to make sure.
DATES/TIMES - 1st Wednesday. The start time is 1:00 but you are free to arrive anytime after 12:30.
NOTE: There is an Evening Carving SIG meeting on the first Wednesday, same format, same location, except it starts at 7:00 pm (look at the Calendar here).
NOTE: In addiiton, there is an Eastside Carving Gathering that meets on the first Saturdays at 3140 NE Sandy Blvd from 10:00-1:00, click here for information.
LOCATION - Larry Wade's shop, about 5 minutes north-ish of the Murray or Bethany exits off Hwy 26. Address sent when you register
COST - Free, however, the real cost is you sharing your experience, questions, successes, and frustrations so we all can learn from and help each other.
COORDINATOR is Larry Wade, (503-312-7745, lpwade@gmail.com).
Carving SIG - Evenings (1st Wednesday)
DATES/TIMES - First Wednesday. The start time is 7:00pm but you are free to arrive anytime after 6:30.
NOTE: There is an Daytime Carving SIG meeting on the 1st Wednesdays, same format, same location, except it starts at 1:00 pm (look at the Calendar here).
LOCATION - Larry Wade's shop, about 5 minutes north-ish of the Murray or Bethany exits off Hwy 26. The address is sent when you register.
Show-n-Tell
This Zoom program will showcase carved examples by members, friends, and recent shows.
If you have projects to show (and brag about), find or take well-lighted photos and send them via email to lpwade@gmail.com.
Please register in case of changes and to receive program handouts.
Introduction to Carving (POWER)
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
Power carving is done with many tools, but this class will use a Dremel or Dremel-like rotary tool with a few common burrs. This tool has the motor in the handpiece making it easier to control. The handpiece is also smaller than the traditional Dremel. The side effects are that it has less power but is also a bit safer than more powerful tool. The class will carve a styilized bird as a means to experience different burrs, talk about safety, and explore other rotary tools including Foredom and Micro Motor.
DATES/TIMES - 3 hours, date as noted
COST - free tuition, free wood. Club members have access to borrowing some rotary tools from our Tool Library, a benefit of membership.
WORKSHOP LEADER is Larry Wade, (503-312-7745, lpwade@gmail.com)
Sharpening is intimidating for new carvers. This class gives you an essential foundation for stropping correctly. Sharpening is a career-long journey; this is your chance to start. Future classes will cover more advanced sharpening techniques and problem solving.
HANDOUT - A handout is downloadable by clicking here, and a 30 minute supporting video is viewable by clicking here. You need to review them prior to the class since they are the basis for what will be practiced.
COVID & FLU - If you are sick, not fully recovered, or living with someone who is please cancel and attend a future session.
COST - $30 for tuition. Leather for making your own strops are usually available at the class for $10.
WORKSHOP LEADER - Roger Crooks or Larry Wade
TOOLS - If you have them, bring your own knife, gouge, V tool, strop and honing compound. However, practice tools and loaner strops are available so you don't have to bring anything.
6th Annual Club Picnic Potluck & Swap Meet
Click here for an information packet with hints about driving.
The picnic gets us together for food, fun, fellowship, and a bit of education. Spouses, mates, and friends welcome. This year Chuck Rinehart is hosting us again at his spacious home, yard, and shop located in the country between Oregon City and Estacada (address given when you register). It will be worth the drive.
Please bring carvings to show, whether finished or in process. Don't be shy.
We'll have a swap meet so bring carving related things or wood that you want to sell or give away. If you have a fair amount, please bring a card or other kind of table, but we'll have a few to use.
The club will provide beverages, protein, and eating gear, and we ask that you bring something for the potluck and a chair.
When you register, know that you can cancel. We're trying to get a sense of how many to plan for. The registration allows you to indicate how many others in your party.
For questions Larry Wade, lpwade@gmail.com, 503-312-7745 Jim Spitzer, spitzerjames2@gmail.com, 503-381-8972
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