Quilceda Carvers Presents The Old West — A Juried Carving Show April 21st and 22nd, 2012—Building 600 Evergreen State Fairgrounds—Monroe, Washington 2 Quilceda Carvers invites you to join us at our 27th annual Artistry in Wood carving show. It will be in the Pavilion (Building 600) at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, Washington. The show runs Saturday, April 21st from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday April 22nd from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM 2012. A $5.00 donation is requested, with children under 12 and scouts in uniform admitted free. Parking at the fair grounds is free and overnight RV spaces are available for $23.00. Some local Monroe motels are offering discounted rates for those attending the show. In addition to the juried show, there will be vendors, demonstrations and a bucket raffle. Everyone attending will receive a carving goodie bag. Selling Carvings—There is limited amount of space available for anyone interested in setting up a table to sell carvings, tools, patterns, wood and other carving related items. Vendor tables are $25.00 each with no commission charge. Contact Corky Savoie at (425) 3354904 for table reservations. The Most Versatile Carver Award winner, given annually, (cat. 621), will receive a $50.00 cash award plus a plaque. Ribbons will be awarded for Peoples‘ Choice Awards. Participating in a show is a learning experience. Along with the competition, you meet new friends and learn new techniques. You may ask a judge to critique your piece. Cash Prize Drawings for Participants—Each carver will receive a numbered ―Claim Stub‖ for each piece entered in the show, a duplicate stub will be entered in a drawing box. Sunday afternoon five drawings for cash prizes will take place. Every carver entered in the show, regardless of skill level, will be eligible to win the cash prizes. The carver need not be present at the time of the drawing to win. Special Raffles—One raffle prize will be a Chain Saw Carving Bench made by Larry Carter, a well known chain saw carver and club president. There will also be a Made in Washington basket raffle. Raffle tickets will be available at the show for $1.00 each or 6 for 5.00. 3 You can register your carvings in person Friday, April 20, 2012 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturday, April 21st from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Judging will begin by 9:15 AM on Saturday. If you plan to register on Saturday morning, give yourself plenty of time. You can also preregister your carvings by shipping them to Diane no later than Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Send or give your entry to: Diane Nuetzmann—34411 Benson Creek Road Granite Falls, Washington 98252. Phone: (360) 691-2892 E-mail: nuetzmannd@juno.com Pack entries carefully. Include: entry fee, return postage, shipping insurance if desired and additional packaging for return shipping if necessary. Diane and Sandy will see that the pieces are properly entered and shipped back to you after the show. You can always add or remove an entry in person at the show. (See Pre-registration Form on page 14) Quilceda Carvers does not charge a handling fee for carvings shipped for the show. Please tell your friends and neighbors about this event. It is one of the best displays of wood artistry in the Pacific Northwest. If you need further information or special handling of your entry, please contact Diane or Sandy Rose at 360-435-6370 or 360-631-225. Email: mahalorose@msn.com R.V. Sites and Camping—R.V. sites with power and water hook-ups are available at the fairgrounds for participating carvers and vendors at $23.00 per night. There is a dump station available on the grounds. Dry campsites are also available for $18.00 per night. Contact Wade Faries at 360-386-8849, or email wfaries@yahoo.com for more information. Table of Contents Greetings 2 Registration 3 Rules and Regulations 5 Judging Standards 7 Featured Carver—Jim Johnson 8 Carvers‘ Showcase 9 Categories 10 Accommodations in Monroe 13 Pre-registration Form 14 Show Map 16 Directions to Evergreen State Fair Grounds 16 Show Poster 16 Saturday: 10:00 AM Wade Faries 12:00 Noon– Wood Turning-Fred Holder 2:00 PM– Pliars—Roy Ridderbush Sunday: 10:00 AM– PM Bark Carving-Ron Adamson 12:00 Noon-Chainsaw Carving-Dave Tremko 2:00 PM-Cowboy Caricature-Gil Drake Check for updates on the demo. board. 4 Martin Lumber “Martin is your friendly lumber yard” Large variety of carving and hardwoods available 10% discount for woodcarvers! 2730 Broadway Everett, Washington 98201 (425) 259-3134 Bring in this coupon to Action Sports Arlington for a 20% discount on any one item! Expires: 12/31/2012 Pro Chainsaw Carving Artist—25 Years experience! Custom Carvings and Stump Jobs Chainsaw Carvings, Show Promoters, Auctioneer Cell: 360-913-1442 Home: 360-474-0389 aleutartist@aol.com 5 Drake Knives .com Handmade carving tools, carving supplies and accessories Gill and Bonnie Drake 360 659-6778 GilbertLDrake@aol.com USED EQUIPMENT SALE TABLE This is your chance to sell your surplus woodcarving equipment. You name the price, donate 10% to our club, and we will sell it for you. Bring your equipment anytime during registration or during the show to our staffed sales table. Questions, email Corky at: corkym3@juno.com or 425-335-4904. 7227 128th Street Northeast Arlington, Washington 98223 Thank you! The chairwomen and Quilceda Carvers Club members would like to thank all participants: carvers, scouts, judges, vendors, volunteers, and guests. We hope you enjoy the show and we will see you again next year. Keep carving!! 1. Eligibility—This is an open show and everyone is eligible to enter his or her carvings. 2. Entry Fee—$4.00 per entry on the first 6 carvings, the 7th and additional carvings by the same named carver are free (no family contribution). 3. Entry Limits—Other than a limit of two entries in the same numbered category by the same carver, there is no limit on the total number of carvings that can be entered in the show. 4. Entry skill level—A carver may enter a total of one carving up one skill level, above their ―recorded skill level,‖ if she wishes to see how the carving does. However, if she wins any place award, the carver will then move to that higher skill level at the next show year. A carver can only step down a level by petitioning, and gaining approval (Continued on page 6) 6 (Continued from page 5) from the Club‘s Review Committee on finding that the carver was unfairly advanced, or can no longer compete at the higher level. Junior—Age 16 and younger (see Div. S, 611 and 612), may be divided further by age. There are no categories for entries at this level. All pieces, regardless of style, are judged as one group by age division. (There is no entry fee for junior carvers.) Beginner—Entry level for the first year of competition only. No Best of Division is given at this level. Novice—A carver may enter at this skill level until winning five first place awards or two Best of Divisions in the Novice skill level at sanctioned woodcarving shows. Intermediate—A carver may enter at this skill level until winning two Best of Division awards on separate carvings at sanctioned woodcarving shows. Advanced—A carver may enter at this skill level until winning three Best of Division awards, one each on two different carvings with one Best of Division having been won at each of two different woodcarving shows. The carver should, but is not required, to advance to the expert level. After having won two more Best of Division awards, the carver will be required to move to the Expert level. Expert—This level is for carvers that have won five Best of Division awards in the Advanced level, one each on a different carving with one Best of Division having been won at each of two different shows. This skill level will require a high degree of artistic presentation and craftsmanship. If a show does not offer expert level, an expert carver may enter at the advanced level. Master—Achieving the milestone of four out of five sections and one blue ribbon at the expert level within each section will qualify an expert carver for the honored distinction of Master Carver. A Master Carver is not a level of competition but rather a title of distinction that reflects the accomplishments required to achieve this status. A Master Carver shall always compete at the expert level. 5. Carvings—Carvings are required to have been completed within the last two years, (except beginners) and are eligible to compete during two show years. Carvings from ivory are prohibited. 6. Seminar Carvings—cannot be entered above the intermediate level except in special category 623. 7. Name(s) - All carvings must be registered in the name of the carver. If the carving is the work of two or more, then all names must be on the registration entry and place cards. 8. Entry Category Changes—The show chair may move an entry to a more appropriate section, division or category if deemed necessary for equality of the competition. If there is only one entry in a category, the carving may be moved by the show chair to another or mixed category. No carver may be moved to a different skill level without his permission. The judges or show chair may refuse any carving(s) deemed not appropriate for this show. 9. Judges’ Determination—shall be final and not subject to review. Carvers will not 7 talk to the judges during the judging session. Also, see rule 15 below. 10.Hangers—All hanging pieces must have sturdy wire or other hanging devices attached. 11. Special Displays—Arrangements must be made in advance of the show dates for large, unusual or chain sawed pieces. 12.Carving Terms—The term Natural means the wood grain must show through any finish. The term Painted means about one fourth or more of the carving has an opaque finish with paint or heavy stain. The term Wood burned means it is a major portion of the entry whether in the round or relief style. 13.Liability—The Quilceda Carvers, any officer or member or the hosting facility or its employees cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage from any causes before, during or after the show, at the show facility or during the time the carving(s) is entrusted to the show representatives. Quilceda Carvers officers or members cannot be held responsible for any checks issued for sales. 14.Registration of carvings will be Friday, April 20th from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, April 21st from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM or by preregistration which must be received by Tuesday, April 10th, 2012. All carvings must remain on display until the show closes at 4:00 PM Sunday, April 21st. 15.Problems—Any problems or complaints can be filed in writing with the show chairpersons for review. ACCURACY Unusual and exceptional interpretation of the subject matter True to life where applicable Proper proportion anatomy, balance and perspective Use of light, shadows and color Pleasing and uncluttered design arrangement with display ability CRAFTMANSHIP Good carving techniques Properly filled add-ons (as objects in hands, inserts of feathers, etc.) Difficulty of carving subject and the wood Use of tools and clean up of cuts Sanding or excess of sanding Blemishes, fuzz removal, clean-up of surfaces Application of colors, stains or finish Relationship to overall work True to life if applicable Realistic ARTISTRY Consideration of decorative value and worthiness Continuity Artistic appeal Habitat adds or detracts to display, if realistic A RIBBON WILL NOT NECESSARILY BE GIVEN IN A CATEGORY OR DICVISION WHEN QUALITY OF CARVING IS NOT DESERVING. 8 I was born during the depression in Magdalena, New Mexico. It is located where two cow trails cross and the supporting industry was cattle, sheep, mining and logging. We kids all carried pocket knives and we used them in various ways but not on each other as they sometimes do today. It was not at all unusual to see men and/or boys ‗whittlin’ anytime they were sitting around killing time. The younger of us did not really know what sharp was and it‘s probably a good thing since band-aids ranged from not common to unheard of. Wood carving as a hobby, for me, did not begin until I was about ready to leave the field of wildlife biology. I started driving 60 miles a week, (one way), to attend Rio Grande Woodcarvers in Albuquerque, New Mexico. All of the members there that know something about carving were always ready to help new carvers with ideas, methods and any instructions that they thought useful to get us off on the right foot. Mary and I were recently weaned from the Square Dancing crowd and the woodcarving camaraderie atmosphere was easy to embrace. Carved at age ten. The different types of carving interest many new carvers while others like the variety of woods that are available and that have beautiful grain with good aroma. Pine, juniper and pinion were the main woods I had to chop for the cook stove and I shudder to think of the beautiful pieces of juniper, (cedar), that I cut up for stove wood without a thought as to its beauty. Like so many things today, changes are continual and I like new tool designs and materials. I tend to eye new tools and products with envy but I also marvel at how some carvers can exhibit such dexterity when using these tools. Like any hobby or sport, wood carving can be expensive but it is only as expensive as you allow it to become. I‘ve learned that it is not always the tool but the efficiency that comes from who is in control of that tool. Finally I would have to say that I like our hobby because it is not gender nor age specific. I enjoy carving with women who can make me realize I need to be a cleaner carver and who tend to exhibit more patience than I, but also youngsters because of their enthusiasm and their joy when they finish a carving. Carving is not a race to see who can make the most chips but is individual fulfillment and the satisfaction in doing something that you like—and if your spouse, parents or other carvers like it, that is just icing on the cake. Happy Whittlin 9 10 SECTION I - Waterfowl and birds (in the round) Division A: Waterfowl Cat. 111 Natural finish-all waterfowl 112 Word burned texture-very little paint, all waterfowl 113 Stylized-any finish, all 114 Smoothes-painted, all 115 Seabirds-see List 115 116 Decoys-service & hunting class 117 Realistic ducks-Species list 117 118 Geese, loons, swans 119 Puffin, grebe, cormorant, murre 120 Full-bodied-standing-flying, etc. 121 One-half life size-all waterfowl 121 Miniature-all waterfowl Division B: Songbirds 122 Songbirds-Species list 122 123 Songbirds-Species list 123 124 One-half size-Species lists 122 and 123 125 Miniature-Species lists 122 & 123 Division C: Birds 126 Game Birds-Species list 126 127 Raptors-Species list 127 128 Shorebirds –Species list 128 129 Water birds-Species list 129 130 Stylized, Free form-all species lists 122 through 129 131 Natural finish-Species list 122 through 129 132 Wood burned texture-very little paint, all species 122 through 129 133 Bird decoys-on sticks, Species lists 128 & 129 134 One-half size-Lists 126 through 129 135 Miniature-Species lists 126 through 129 136 Miscellaneous-any species not on lists 115 through 129 SECTION II - Mammals, fish, Human, and Caricature (in the round) Division D: Animals Cat. 211 Wild Species-except Species List 212 212 Games species-Species list 212 213 Horses 214 Horse with human 215 Domesticated-except cat. 213 216 More than one, scene, etc. 217 Natural finish, cat. 211 through 213 218 Stylized Division E: Carousel Types Cat. 221 Carousel figures-to 8‖ high 222 Carousel figures 9‖ to 20‖ high 223 Carousel figures-over 20‖ high 224 On rockers-all heights Division F: In-The-Round: Head Only Cat. 241 Fish-fresh water species 242 Fish-tropical, exotic 243 Fish salt water species except cat. 242 244 Fish-natural finish, all 245 Whales, walrus, seals, porpoise 246 Reptiles, lizards, turtles, snakes 247 Dragons, dinosaurs, unicorns 248 Aquatic, frogs, crustaceans Division G: In-The-Round Cat. 250 Human-Full-figured painted 251 Human-Full Figured natural 252 Human-Head, bust, any finish 253 Caricature-Head, bust, any finish 254 Caricature-Human 255 Two or more or with animal 256 Stump, knot or burl 257 Santas-all styles, any finish 258 Clowns, gnomes, wizards 259 Caricature - mammal 260 Caricature - bird 261 Caricature - fish 332 Mixed media 11 333 Chain saw-see list 333 334 Figures 2‖ high or less 335 Round or egg shaped 336 Wood turning 337 Bone, antler or plastic 338 Decorative spoon, ladle or fork 339 Driftwood or found wood 340 Christmas ornaments 341 Scroll sawed 342 Gourds-carved 343 Gourds-wood burned 344 Miscellaneous SECTION IV—Relief SECTION III Special Types Division K: Special Types Cat. 311 Religious theme - except relief 312 Functional items - all uses 313 Household items - all uses 314 Clocks - not chipped carved 315 Trunks, large boxes 316 Small boxes - jewelry type 317 Boots, shoes or leather goods 318 Floral, botanical 319 Wood burning scene 320 Wood burning flora 321 Wood burning human 322 Wood burning animals 323 Stone-hard media Division L: Special Types Cat. 324 Chip carved plates or plaques 325 Chip carved clocks, boxes or bowls 326 Jewelry including mixed media 327 Designs, games or pipes 328 Canes, staffs tools or stools 329 Chains or interlocking loops 330 Comical or whimsical 331 Abstract or ornamental Division M: Relief Cat. 411 Human-full figure any finish 412 Human-head or bust any finish 413 Human-caricature or clown 414 Religious subject-any finish 415 Designs, patterns or objects 416 Signs or plaques 417 Applied relief-intarsia 418 Parquetry-inlay 419 Deep relief-pierced 420 Shallow-scribed lines Division N: Relief Cat. 421 Landscapes 422 Buildings 423 Seascapes, boats or water 424 Transportation-except boats 425 Floral-botanical 426 Domestic-scene or object 428 Bark-faces or animals 429 Half-round hanging Division O: Relief Cat. 430 Animals-full figure 431 Animals-head or bust 12 432 Animals-several together 433 Animal and human together 434 Animal cutout or half figure 435 Waterfowl and all birds 436 Fish reptile or whales 437 Miscellaneous SECTION V: NATIVE STYLE Division P: Any Native Style Cat. 511 Helmets, hats, bonnets 512 Masks - full-head types 513 Masks - face only types Division Q: Any Native Style Cat. 522 Natural finish items 523 Hanging-half-round items 524 Totem Poles - to 2 feet 525 Totem Poles - to 6 feet, see rules 526 Miscellaneous Division R: Any Native Style Cat. 531 Bowls, spoons, plates, plaques 532 Rattles, pipes, canes 533 Paddles, spears, clubs, sticks 534 Boxes, baskets 535 Kachina type figures 536 In-The Round pieces 537 Miscellaneous SPECIAL SECTION Division S: Special Carvers Cat. 600 Courtesy-display only 611 Juniors - Age 11-16 612 Juniors - Age 10 and younger Division T: Special Carvings Cat. 621 Most Versatile Carver 623 Seminar or class carvings 624 Challenged or handicapped Notice: No entry fees for cat. 600 through 612 SPECIES LISTS LIST 115 SEABIRDS: Albatross, Auklet, Booby, Frigate bird, Fulmar, Guillemot, Jaeger, Kittiwake, Petrel, Shearwater LIST 117 REALISTIC DUCKS: Bufflehead, Mandarin, Ring-necked, Ruddy Duck, Scoter, Teal, All tufted, Coot, Goldeneye, Pintail, Redhead, Scaup, Shovelar, Black Duck, Canvasback, Harlequin, Mallard, Merganzer, Whistling, Eiders, Gadwall, Old Squaw, Tufted, Widgeon, Wood Duck We have it-We Stock it-We’ll ship it today-Full Service sharpeningAdvice and repair-Full supply of carvers’ hand and power tools 2008 South Fruitland Kennewick, Washington 98337 (509) 585-7787 1-800-828-5576 for orders only please 13 On - Site Registration is time consuming and more expensive. It is ONLY available on Friday, April 20th from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturday, April 21st from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Pre-registered items can be brought at the same times as above, but the process will be much faster. LIST 122 SONGBIRDS: Bushtit, Chickadee, Creepers, Finches, Hummingbird, Kinglet, Nuthatch, Siskin, Sparrow, Swallow, Swift, Warblers, Wren, Yellowthroat Verdin LIST 123 SONGBIRDS: Bluebird, Bunting, Chat, Crossbill, Flycatcher, Junco, Peewee, Phoebe, Pipit, Redpoll, Tanager, Thrush, Titmouse, Wagtail, Wheatear, Woodpecker, Wren-tit, Blackbird, Bobolink, Cactus Wren, Cardinal, Catbird, Cowbird, Dipper, Dipper, Grosbeak, Kingbird, Larks, Martin, Meadowlark, Oriole, Starling, Towhee, Waxwing, Crow, Cuckoo, Flicker, Grackle, Jay, Kingfisher, Longspur, Magpie, Mockingbird, Nighthawk, Nutcracker, Pileated Woodpecker, Raven, Road Runner, Robin, Thrasher, Varied Thrush LIST 126 GAME BIRDS: Chucker, Doves, Grouse, Partridge, Pheasants, Pigeon, Prairie Chicken, Ptarmigan, Quail, Snipe, Turkey, Woodcock LIST 127 RAPTORS: Buzzard, Condor, Eagle, Falcons, Hawk-Owl, Hawks, Kestrel, Kites, Merlin, Osprey, Owls, Vulture LIST 128 SHOREBIRDS: Avocet, Curlew, Dotterel, Dowitcher, Dunlin, Godwit, Killdeer, Knot, Oystercatcher, Phalarope, Plover, Sanderling, Sandpiper, Stilt, Surfbird, Tattler, Turnstone, Wimbrel, Willet, Yellowlegs LIST 129 WATERBIRDS: Bittern, Cranes, Egret, Flamingo, Gulls, Gallinule, Heron, Ibis, Pelican, Rails, Stork, Terns LIST 212 GAME ANIMALS: Antelope, Deer, Elk, Goat, Moose, Sheep, Wild Pig Offering Discounted Rates Best Western Inn 19233 State Route 2 Monroe, WA 98272 (360) 794-3111 (800) 528-1234 Fairground Inn 18950 State Route 2 Monroe, WA 98272 (360) 794-5401 Guesthouse Inn and Suites 19103 Stat Route 2 Monroe, WA 98272 (866)257-5990 Snohomish Inn 323 2nd St. Snohomish, WA 98294 (360) 568-2208 14 If you are displaying work at the show, you will need to register. To help speed the registration process you can pre-register your carvings using this form. This will eliminate some of the paperwork when you arrive at the show. Just complete this form and mail it with your check to be received by April 10, 2012. You may list an asking price if your carving is for sale. We will include that information on the tag. Quilceda Carvers is not responsible for bad check payments. You may also enter for free courtesy carvings which will not be judged. Skill levels are: J = Junior B = Beginner N = Novice I= Intermediate A = Advanced and E = Expert. The fee for judged entries is $4.00 per carving for the first 6 entered. Additional carvings are entered for free for the same named person, (no family combinations). Name:______________________________________ Phone________________ Address:__________________________________________________________ City:____________________________________ State:_______ Zip:__________ Phone:_______________________ Agent:_______________________________ Reg. Tag # Skill Level Sec Div Cat For Sale? Price Courtesy Carving? Description of Carving Title, description, type of wood By signing this form the exhibitor agrees to abide by the show rules: Signature_________________________________________________________ Fees Shipping and Insurance Total Check Enclosed Payable to: Quilceda Carvers Mail check and entry form(s) to: Quilceda Carvers c/o Diane Nuetzmann -34411 Benson Creek Road— Granite Falls, WA 98252 15 Carvers’ Dinner and Auction, Saturday, April 21st This dinner is for carvers entered and/or attending the show. As always, the carver’s spouse or friend is welcome. Do plan to attend this event. It is always enjoyable with good food, conversation, stories, laughs, and some friendly teasing. This is a great time to enjoy the company of your fellow carvers, make new friends, and a perfect time to acquire a quality carving from one of your favorite artists at the auction. So bring your checkbook. Inquire at the registration desk for more information. Dinner will be at Alfys located at 19121 State Route 2. The charge is $7 per person for the pizza. Beverages and salads are extra. Wood Carving & Instructions on DVD by Ron Adamson www.ronadamson.com 16 Directions to Monroe Fairgrounds Map Parking Building 600 Show Site East Entrance