26^th Annual Woodcarver’s Show & Sale
at Sauder Village

Exhibit - Saturday & Sunday, October 27 & 28, 2012
Workshops - Wednesday - Friday, October 24-26, 2012

The Sauder Village Woodcarver’s Show & Sale is a special weekend filled with unique artistry and family fun. Founder’s Hall will feature skilled carvers showcasing handcrafted wildlife, fish, caricatures, Santas, pins and pens. Special guest carver Vic Hood will be demonstrating and teaching a workshop. The show features vendor tables with carving supplies, woodcarving demonstrations and lively music by Wes Linenkugal. On Saturday in the Historic Village we will be demonstrating how the early settlers prepared for winter with hog butchering and other food preservation demonstrations.
 

Woodcarver’s Show & Sale in Founder's Hall

Dates & Hours:
Saturday, October 27, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 28, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Admission:
Tickets into the Woodcarver’s Show & Sale and entire Historic Village...
Adults - ^$15.00, Students (6-16) - ^$8.00  (Senior and AAA discounts apply)

Tickets into just the Woodcarver’s Show & Sale - ^$7.00 (Senior and AAA discounts apply)
(Must be purchased in Founder's Hall where exhibit is located.)

Group rates:
Bringing a group of 20 or more? Special group rates and arrangements are available by calling our Group Sales Department at 800.590.9755.

Special Guest Artist: Vic Hood

Since he started carving more than 20 years ago, Vic Hood has become accomplished in the art of transforming wood into highly-intricate, full-sized human busts.  Mentored for several years by Larry Rogers and the late John Burke, Vic worked many years to perfect his craft before becoming a teacher. With teaching being his primary passion, Vic enjoys sharing wisdom and techniques with his students.

Vic is president of Leatherwood, Inc., which specializes in historic restoration. In that capacity, Vic has restored several national landmarks, presidential houses, and museums. 

Vic’s carvings have earned Best of Show at several national shows, including the Dayton Artistry in Wood show. His Black Lung piece earned first runner-up Best of Show at the 2011 International Woodcarvers Congress and he was honored by Woodcarving Illustrated as their 2011 Woodcarver of the Year.

Vic was selected to create an ornament for the White House in 2001. He is also a founder of Leipers Fork Carving Club in Leipers Fork, Tennessee.  He is the co-author, with Jack Williams, of Carving Found Wood. 

Vic teaches throughout the country at large and small venues, and we are delighted that he’ll be sharing his passion for teaching and woodcarving at our 2012 Woodcarver’s Show & Sale!


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Workshops & Dinner Lecture

All class participants will receive two one-day complimentary admission passes to Historic Sauder Village. You can use this personalized, non-transferable pass on any day of the Woodcarver’s Show or on either day of the carving class. Your passes will be given to you at class check-in and must be presented at the admission desk in order to gain entrance into the Historic Village.

Carving the Human Bust with Vic Hood

Dates:  Wednesday, October 24; Thursday, October 25; and Friday, October 26, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (with 1 hour lunch break)
Instructor:  Special Guest Artist, Vic Hood
Location:  Sauder Heritage Inn
Class Fee:  $265.00 / $250 Sauder Village Members
Minimum / Maximum:  9 / 12

In this three-day workshop, you will learn to carve a human bust, using blanks that will be ca. 15” high and 8” to 12” wide.  You may do any subject of your choice in this class, but if there is something special you would like to include in the piece, you will need to contact Vic prior to the class so he can customize your blank (i.e. hats or similar paraphernalia would have to be allowed for in developing the blank.)   This is not a portraiture class, so therefore, you cannot do a specific individual.  (Portraiture takes a considerable amount of time and is not possible in the time frame we have.

Subjects to consider are American Indian, mountain men, cowboys, sea captains, etc.  Vic will bring a variety of models that can be used for guidance. You are encouraged to design your own pieces and do something that you are interested in, rather than something Vic is interested in.  There will be strong emphasis on form development, design, movement, and artistic quality added to the piece. This is a mallet class. Vic will bring extra tools for the students so there is no need to purchase tools for the class. Vic will also bring a carving stand for each student.

The class is open to both beginners and experienced carvers.

Additional Information...  

• A confirmation and supply list will be forwarded to all confirmed class participants.
• If the workshop is full, you will be put on a waiting list and notified if space becomes available.
• Note: Cancellations prior to September 21, 2012 will receive a refund minus a 10% processing fee (not to exceed $25). No refunds provided after September 21, 2012.
• Note: If classes do not meet a minimum number of students by September 21, 2012, we may be forced to cancel the class and all fees will be refunded.

 

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Relief Carving with Bob Stadtlander

Dates:  Wednesday, October 24; Thursday, October 25; and Friday, October 26, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (with 1 hour lunch break)
Instructor:  Bob Stadtlander
Location:  Sauder Heritage Inn
Class Fee:  $265.00 / $250 Sauder Village Members
Minimum / Maximum:  9 / 12

Bob Stadtlander has been carving for 20 years and specializes in scenic relief carving, relying on shadow, light, and perspective.  Bob has won numerous awards in many Northeast and Midwest shows where he exhibits widely.

Class will consist of three days of teaching/carving sessions covering the fundamentals of relief carving.   Each student will choose a project (from a list provided) to complete during the class.  Students should be able to complete one beginner project or one large egg during the class.   If small eggs are chosen, it may be possible to complete more than one. 

Students will be expected to furnish his/her own tools and equipment.    The class will cover the following:  layout, design, theory of relief and perspective, tool sharpening, using knives and gouges, detailing, and finishing techniques.  A supply list will be provided with your confirmation of the workshop and is also available on the Sauder Village website.  Boards and Eggs, patterns, sharpening system, and paints/solvents used during the class will be provided.  Some supplies will be available for purchase.

Additional Information...  

• A confirmation and supply list will be forwarded to all confirmed class participants.
• If the workshop is full, you will be put on a waiting list and notified if space becomes available.
• Note: Cancellations prior to September 21, 2012 will receive a refund minus a 10% processing fee (not to exceed $25). No refunds provided after September 21, 2012.
• Note: If classes do not meet a minimum number of students by September 21, 2012, we may be forced to cancel the class and all fees will be refunded.

 

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Chip Carving / Lettering with Bruce Nicholas

Dates:  Friday, October 26, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (with 1 hour lunch break)
Instructor:  Bruce Nicholas
Location:  Sauder Heritage Inn
Class Fee:  $90 / $84 Sauder Village Members
Minimum / Maximum:  5 / 10

A chip carver since the mid-1980s, Bruce has attended several week-long classes in the art of chip carving design and implementation. Along with his wife Judy, he has made four trips to Switzerland to view and study chip carving.  In the last 20 years, he has taught hundreds of students in beginning through advanced classes, and he continues to teach on a regular basis at his studio near St. Paris, as well as for clubs and organizations in the Midwest.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This class is designed for beginning through intermediate students, and it will cover the technique of chip carving letters.  Students will complete a “welcome” sign, and the lettering technique can be applied to stand-alone signs or as an embellishment to other projects.    Students should bring a chip carving knife, if they have one.  Knives will also be available to borrow or purchase.

Additional Information...  

• A confirmation and supply list will be forwarded to all confirmed class participants.
• If the workshop is full, you will be put on a waiting list and notified if space becomes available.
• Note: Cancellations prior to September 21, 2012 will receive a refund minus a 10% processing fee (not to exceed $25). No refunds provided after September 21, 2012.
• Note: If classes do not meet a minimum number of students by September 21, 2012, we may be forced to cancel the class and all fees will be refunded.

 

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Annual Woodcarver’s Awards Banquet

Date: Saturday, October 27, 6:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Vic Hood
Location: Sauder Heritage Inn
Tickets: ^$20.00 per person (pre-registration required)

In addition to your workshops, plan to join us for the annual Woodcarver’s Awards Banquet on Saturday evening. After a delicious buffet dinner, awards are presented for winning exhibitors at the show and Vic Hood will serve as our guest speaker.

 

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Registration

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Help us to Continue Our Programming by Becoming a Member of Historic Sauder Village! Not only do Sauder Village Members receive discounts on class fees, but as a Member you also gain unlimited admission to the Historic Village and discounts in our Gift Shop, General Store and Quilt Shop throughout the term of your membership. Sauder Village, a non-profit public educational institution, is able to continue its programming, such as the Woodcarvers' Show & Workshops because of the generous support of our members. Consider becoming one of our valued Sauder Village Members. Call 800.590.9755 to register your membership and qualify for your class discounts right away!

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Lodging

Why not spend a day or two at Sauder Village and enjoy a relaxing stay in our beautiful Sauder Heritage Inn or Campground!

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Questions?

Call or email Dawn Hauter at 800.590.9755 or dawn.hauter@saudervillage.org

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