...true but we were in East Berlin, PA!!!
Just got back from a weekend hosted by Jim Hiser and the Conewago Carvers with renowned instructor Chris Hammack. Me and the Rochester gang took his 2-day Caricature class that was held in the East Berlin Community Center.
It was our first visit to this venue and I could tell from our host that this would be worth the almost 6 hour drive. Jim does a great job of facilitating and supporting the instructor and students with ample communication and direction. Jim is also a recent inductee into the Caricature Carvers of America(CCA) organization. A well deserved honor (see his 2nd Best of Show carving in the CCA competition in 2015).
Jim has carved himself a little niche with his wonderful scarecrows that utilize a Chris Lubkemannesque technique for generating the required straw (see image). These whimsical scarecrows are a great demonstration of movement and you can see the pride and skill in each piece.
As for the class, Mr. Hammack has, as expected, outdone himself as his varied and constantly changing roughouts provide an elevated challenge for the caricature carver and as demonstrated by his Barflies great interest has followed. Chris is a patient and knowledgable instructor and should you get the chance to spend time with him, it is money well spent. Chris and the whole flock of CCA members will be attending this year's Artistry in Wood show that will be held Labor Day in Wilmington, Oh. Each of the members will be displaying some of their works.
As far as future classes in East Berlin go...Jim states that he will have a handle on 2017 classes in early November. To register you can either keep on eye on copies of Chip Chats or visit http://www.conewagocarvers.com/ (Note: the facility is well lit and ample power is provided...overall a perfect setting for letting the chips fly)
Well this class has got my carving juices flowing...what are you doing to keep the chips flying?
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| Scarecrow handcarved by Jim Hiser (2016) |
Just got back from a weekend hosted by Jim Hiser and the Conewago Carvers with renowned instructor Chris Hammack. Me and the Rochester gang took his 2-day Caricature class that was held in the East Berlin Community Center.
It was our first visit to this venue and I could tell from our host that this would be worth the almost 6 hour drive. Jim does a great job of facilitating and supporting the instructor and students with ample communication and direction. Jim is also a recent inductee into the Caricature Carvers of America(CCA) organization. A well deserved honor (see his 2nd Best of Show carving in the CCA competition in 2015).
Jim has carved himself a little niche with his wonderful scarecrows that utilize a Chris Lubkemannesque technique for generating the required straw (see image). These whimsical scarecrows are a great demonstration of movement and you can see the pride and skill in each piece.
As for the class, Mr. Hammack has, as expected, outdone himself as his varied and constantly changing roughouts provide an elevated challenge for the caricature carver and as demonstrated by his Barflies great interest has followed. Chris is a patient and knowledgable instructor and should you get the chance to spend time with him, it is money well spent. Chris and the whole flock of CCA members will be attending this year's Artistry in Wood show that will be held Labor Day in Wilmington, Oh. Each of the members will be displaying some of their works.
As far as future classes in East Berlin go...Jim states that he will have a handle on 2017 classes in early November. To register you can either keep on eye on copies of Chip Chats or visit http://www.conewagocarvers.com/ (Note: the facility is well lit and ample power is provided...overall a perfect setting for letting the chips fly)
Well this class has got my carving juices flowing...what are you doing to keep the chips flying?
Had a great time in East Berlin! Thanks so much for the tips and helping out the newbies. It was fun and informative.
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