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ANGELS OF HOPE This is an inspirational project that is continuing. Check out the article and pictures inside.

THE PIEDMONT CARVER carving throughout the upstate of South Carolina

CLUB PRESIDENT HAYWARD DAVIS BRINGS US NEWS.

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ANGELS OF HOPE CLUB PROJECT

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APRIL CLUB PROJECT

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SEMINARS CHECK TO SEE IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE

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NEXT MEETING IS MARCH 18, 2017 Join us this Saturday. Meeting times are from 9am - 2pm.

Come and enjoy part of the day with us. We will start the meeting off with coffee and donuts, Better come early before all the donuts are gone. Maybe someone will bake a cake or brownies. there will also be soft drinks and water available. The doors open at 8:45 and you may stay as long as you like.

There will be a short business session at 11:00 am.A drawing will be held after the business session for a door prize.Wear your name badge; get a free ticket. Wear a club logo; get a free ticket. Have a carving on display; get a free ticket. And if thats not enough tickets for you; buy tickets for $1 each.

Visitors are always welcome; bring a friend.

The chip-carving session at this months meeting is being re-scheduled for another meeting (to be announced).

Peter Erbskorn will be teaching a Toothpick Holder similar to this picture. This class is for new carvers and unfortunately it is already overbooked.

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JUST A FEW WORDS. . . from the club president

I awoke this morning, March 12th to see the yard dusted with snow. This in South Carolina could be called a snow storm, not a blizzard which to us Carolina natives is more than an inch. Teresa was talking about how pretty it was but reminded me we were out of milk. I think that the fact that snow, milk, and bread are all white they are somehow connected. Well off we go and fortunately we have a front wheel drive vehicle so we can make it in this

treacherous weather. Along the way, Teresa mentions that we should have brunch since we were already out.

While we were eating, Teresa asked me what was going on with the club. I started telling her and was amazed at how many positive things are going on. Some of the following came to mind:

Wednesday night carve-ins are well attended. People are bringing refreshments, helping others carve, and having a lot of fun.

Jim Woods has started a project where we start a new type of carving at our monthly meeting on Saturday. Someone agrees to be there the following Wednesday nights to help answer questions and give assistance. Charlie Arnold started this idea in January when he carved a doughnut. This was important to our new carvers as this project would help them understand the importance of grain recognition.

In February, Dave Fisher taught the Angels of Hope.

This month Buddy Amos was going to teach a chip carving class. Buddy has been down with the flu and was unable to get ready so Pete Erbskorm is going to teach a caricature toothpick holder, I think a Santa face. Pete has geared his class for beginners and can only effectively teach 6 people per class and unfortunately already has 7 people signed up.

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Dave Fisher has put us on Facebook and weve been getting likes from all across the country. If you are not on Facebook, you should join or look us up on someone elses page. Additionally Dave has set up our account so anyone can post so the next time you finish a carving, take a picture and post it. Other people would love to see your carving.

This year we have established a committee to work on the show. Were making a lot of changes and my goal was to have everything completed this week but it looks like its going to take a little longer to get the kinks ironed out. As I previously stated, we are involved in the Angels of Hope project. Dave Fisher did a great job explaining it at Februarys meeting and I have observed a lot of people working on Angels at Wednesdays carve-ins. Dave Sikkelee carved one for a friend of his who is in the Veterans home in Anderson. Dave said when he gave it to him he held onto it during the entire visit. Larry Lawing also puts his name, branch of service, and Viet Nam on his Angels so when he gives one to Veterans they will know it was carved by a Veteran. We are giving the blanks free so if you can donate some wood or be willing to cut out some see Jim Woods or Dave Fisher.

As you can see we have a lot going on so we hope to see you every Wednesday night and each third Saturday morning of the month.

And as John Moore says Well keep the coffee pot on for you.

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OFFICERS

President Heyward Davis 864-288-3652 heywarddavis@hotmail.com

Treasurer Betty Card 864 587-7438

Hospitality Jim Woods 864-276-6169 mrjim148@gmail.com

Special projects Lila Gilmer 864-409-9574 LilaGilmer@yahoo.com

Membership Greg Barnes 678- 677-5641 gbar64@att.net

Show chairman Heyward Davis 864-288-3652 heywarddavis@hotmail.com

Education Phyllis Tweito 803-237-0432 ptweito@gmail.com Past President/Web John Moore 893-593-5345 johncarves@att.net

WEB MASTER Dan Adams 843-670-5095 danadams23@gmail.com

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TAKE A CHANCE ON THIS If you've been in the club room recently you may have noticed a tool called a planer. This was donated by BuddyAmos. We're going to sell raffle tickets for $5 each. The drawing for this will take placeat our May meeting. All the proceedswill go to our club. Thanks Buddy for your generosity. If you are interested see Vince, Betty Card or myself for tickets. YOU MAY INSPECT THIS ANY WEDNESDAY EVENING DURING OUR CARVE-IN

BITS & PIECES

Recognize this Lady? Betty Card has assumed the duties of treasurer. With her years of experience she is well suited to the task.

AND A SPECIAL THANKS TO VINCE DiCARLO FOR ALL HIS WORK IN THIS

POSITION.

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ANGELS OF HOPE A CONTINUING CLUB PROJECT

Angels of Hope Project Update We had a great turn at last months meeting to kick off the Angels of Hope projectand many continued carving at the Wednesdays night carve-in.

Spreadingthenews: Charlie Arnold visited the Asheville club and discussed the project with them

Heyward Davis carved with Jim Sullivan and others and passed out blanks to them.

Vince DiCarlo, has set up a carving class at the Greenville Wood Workers Guild to teach beginning carvers how to carve Angels of Hope.

Charlie Arnold is cutting out more blanks from premium wood to replenish our stock

We are making Angels, so proud of our club!

AngelCollec5ons:

We have collected nine Angels completed at the club house. We think we have about 10 more in the last finishing stages. Well be collecting at the Wednesday night Carve-In and Monthly Meeting.

Trackingprogress

We will be tracking project progress. Please log your carvings with Dave Fisher or Jim Woods We will be tracking the following information:

1. Members who participated in the project 2. Total Number of angels carved a. Total quantity carved as personal gifts b. Total quantity carved into the club pool of angels 3. Agency and Quantity delivered Thanks, Dave Fisher

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ANGELS OF HOPE

From Dave Sikkelee

Many of you know Roger McGrady, Who visited with me at the clubhouse and also many of the picnics! He is now at the Richard Campbell veterans home in Anderson. I carved Him an Angel and gave it to him Sunday and he was still holding onto it when I left!

Great job Dave!

A special THANK YOU to Charlie Arnold for donating wood and cutting blanks. I wish there was space here to recognize everyone who has helped with this project.

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CLEMSON - FESTIVAL OF ART

The Clemson Festival of Arts would like to invite artists and fine craft makers to participate in the 7thAnnual Clemson Festival of the Arts. The Festival is aone day active art experience for adults and childrenthat is aunique outdoor art experience thats become an annual tradition on the thirdSaturdayin May, May 20thin downtown Clemson. This event gives the public an opportunity to immerse themselves in ART; crafting their own works of art, viewing artists demonstrations, participating in the creation of a community art piece, plus the opportunity to meet, interact and purchase fine, handcrafted art from exhibiting artists. ARTIST APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:Artistic excellence of handcrafted work will be the primary criteria for selection of exhibitors. To be considered, artists are asked to submit at least 4 images of their work (3 images of work and 1 booth display image) in jpeg format by e-mail tobethgautsch@explorearts.org. There is no application fee.The deadline for registration isMarch 31, 2017. We would greatly appreciate your sharing the invitation to participate with your artist members. The attached document provides more information and application form. You are welcome to call or email me with any questions. My contact information is provided below. We hope your artists will consider being part of this fun and memorable art experience. For more information clickHERE. Regards, Beth Beth Carter Gautsch Arts & Community Engagement Manager TheArtsCenter of Clemson 212 Butler Street, Clemson, SC 29631

864.633.5051

Web Site: www.explorearts.org

E-mail: BethGautsch@explorearts.org

Thanks to Vince DiCarlo for providing this information.

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CARVING SEMINARS

2017 SEMINARS PIEDMONT WOOD CARVERS CLUBGREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA

MARCH 31st -April 2nd

CYPRESS KNEES WITH CAROL JEAN BOYD

(a spirit face or Santa Claus)

$155 plus cost of cypress knee

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS 03/15/2017 CALL PHYLLIS TODAY

May 13 & 14, 2017

SPIRIT FACES WITH JOHN MOORE

Cottonwood Bark

$100 PLUS BARK

(BARK COST VARIES $15 - 25)

JUNE 24 & 25, 2017

MITCH CARTLEDGE - CARICATURES

$100.00

Choose from the many subjects that Mitch has rough-outs for.

July 29th - 30th

WOODBURNING WITH MICHELE PARSONS

$130.00 (includes materials)

CONTACT PHYLLIS TWEITO AT: ptweito@gmail.com or 803 237-0432

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CLUB PROJECT BEGINNING IN APRIL

Dick Card will be teaching relief carving at the April meeting. I'm attaching a picture of the relief carving he will be teaching. The Club will sell the wood to those who can not obtain it on their own but the club will have to know how much to buy so people will have to sign up for that class. The size needed for the relief carving will be 8 1/2 x 11 x 1 1/4 (8 and a half by 11 by inch an a quarter). This is an easy beginner relief carving.

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LAST CHANCE TO CARVE CYPRESS KNEE

THE PIEDMONT CARVER OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PIEDMONT WOOD CARVERS CLUB P O BOX 25393 GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA 29616

WE NEED 3 MORE PEOPLE TO SIGN UP FOR THIS CLASS BEFORE MARCH 15 OR WE WILL HAVE TO

CANCEL THE CLASS. HELP!

Carole Jean Boyd hasnt taught here since 1999. Every carver should try a cypress knee at least once, dont miss this opportunity.

See the seminar page inside and call Phyllis Tweito today to register.