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Lakeland, Florida

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Lake Parker Park, Lakeland, FL

    Join the Ridge Woodcarvers in the Lake Parker Park Pavilion every 2nd and 4th Saturday at 9:00 AM till....?  Carvers enjoy a morning of chips and chats to start their weekend right.  Call Jerry Heinicke, 863 603-9536, for more information about carving in the park.

Click here to learn more about Lake Parker.

 

 Ridge Woodcarvers Displayed Their Work at the Polk County Historical Museum

   In January and February the Ridge Woodcarvers Club had a special wood carving exhibition at the Polk County Historical Museum located in Bartow, Florida.

   An extensive collection of more than 100 carvings was on display.  The exhibit included everything from flowers to Indians to Civil War soldiers to caricature carvings to life like portraits in wood.

Click here to see photos of  carvings at the exhibit .

 New Feature - Click Here to read about interesting people and see interesting carvings.

 
Meet Larry Nowell, known for his portraits in wood.

Larry made a return visit to the Ridge Woodcarvers club to instruct another class in portrait carving.  We provided photographs of family members or another important person.  Larry made patterns and provided cutouts from northern bass wood. Thanks to Larry, the participants had a great time honing their skills in portrait carving. The group recommends Larry for his approach to teaching. Every student gets personal attention while he shows great patience and a sense of humor.

Click here to see photographs of the carving class.

Click here to go to Larry Nowell's web site.

Meet Jerry Heinicke, President Ridge Woodcarvers Club

   Oops.. He's busy now.  If you have a question about the Ridge Woodcarvers Club, send him an E-mail. Click here to send an E-mail.

Meet John Bulmer, Treasurer

Dues to join the Ridge Woodcarvers Club are $15 a year.  See John to join the club.

Meet Jack Smith, Vice President

Jack's an expert in pyrography.  If you don't believe me, you haven't seen his work!

Meet Dan Clark, Secretary, Ridge Woodcarvers Club

Dan keeps us informed. He is the author and editor of the Club's  News Letters.

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Schedule of Classes for 2009

Wood Burning (Pyrography)

From 2:00 to 5:00 PM on Monday, the 12th, 19th and 26th of January, 2009, Vice President Jack Smith will instruct interested members in the art of wood burning.  Burning equipment will be provided for those who do not have their own.  This class is free to members.  Thank you, Jack!

Call Dan Clark 863 499-1525 or E-mail him at DanClark1@msn.com  to sign up for the class. 

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Carving Flowers

February 6-8, 2009 Harley Haubenstricker will teach a class on carving flowers.  The cost of this three day class is $20.  Maximum class size is 12 students. 

Learn the secret to Harley's flower carvings which we have admired many times when he has them on display.  Call Dan Clark 863 499-1525 or E-mail him at DanClark1@msn.com.

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Carve an Eagle Medallion or a Seagull

March 12-15, 2008  Larry Nowell will be returning to teach a class on carving an eagle medallion or a seagull.  The eagle is shown below.  The eagle measures 25 inches wide and 8 inches high.  She is a beauty, so you won't want to miss this class.

Cost of the class instruction is $100 and the cut-out is $40.  Reservations must be in by October 31, 2008.  Lu Myers is handling the arrangements for this class.  To register, call her on (931)265-5302 or send an E-mail to LuFMyers@aol.com.

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Cottonwood Bark Carving

Janet Miault will teach a 4 session class on Cottonwood bark carving.  Tentatively scheduled from 2:00 to 5:00 on February 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd.  Cost is $50 which includes the Cottonwood Bark Blank.  Contact jbmiault@tbaytel.net for more information.

 

   The Ridgewood Carvers Club will hold its 17th Annual Art of Woodcarving Show on Saturday, March 7, 2009, in Bartow, Fl.