A DavidJohn Christmas Woodlock
We will be honored to see one of the premier scroll saw craftsmen Davidjohn Stosich reveal some of his scroll saw secrets at the November Woodcraft Guild meeting. Davidjohn will demonstrate some simple Christmas gifts that will get you started on this year’s list while he explains some of the secrets that he has collected over a lifetime of experience as a professional craftsman with the scroll saw. You can get a look at some of Davidjohn’s work at his website www.stosich.com this is one demo you will not want to miss!
Meeting Events:
• Raffle — As always will be having our raffle and we encourage you to bring items for the raffle that you would be willing to donate to the guild. This is an important fundraiser that helps sustain guild events, demos and prizes.
• Instant Gallery – Silver level and Gold Level
• Members Challenge — Members don’t forget the Challenge: “Turn something from wood without a finish that will be judged on smoothness.” Of course non-members are encouraged to sign up as a member and meet this month’s challenge item.
• Lending Library
• Chance to Socialize with other woodworkers in the area
Results:
DavidJohn Stosich’s presentation was a great success. The 25 members who attended learned some excellent secrets for using the scroll saw. DavidJohn also told us about his background as an artist and craftsmen. If you missed David Johns presentation you can still catch him at The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho (http://www.theartmuseum.org/) This weekend’s Beaux Cadeaux event November 6th and 7th 11am – 8 pm. This event also features guild member Alan Yonk and his Woodcarvings. You won’t want to miss it.
The Prize Winners this month were Matt Ebner who won the members challenge with his 3 Vessels and Dick Anderson won the Gold level instant Gallery prize. Our members Challenge for December is to make a Christmas Ornament that you are willing to trade so get started early. Once again our Silver Level Prize went unclaimed. Remember we always encourage new woodworkers to attend our Demonstrations and enter their work in our instant Gallery. You can’t win if you don’t enter.