What is a GOW?
A Gathering of Woodcarvers
where there are over 35 seminars
for all levels of carving. The
classes will be in enclosed
buildings (used as commercial
display buildings during the fair)
with fairly good lighting and
electricity. And new this year, the
addition of evening classes.
A Gathering of Woodcarvers
where there are over 35 seminars
for all levels of carving. The
classes will be in enclosed
buildings (used as commercial
display buildings during the fair)
with fairly good lighting and
electricity. And new this year, the
addition of evening classes.
Where is it going to be?
Sandwich Fairgrounds in Sandwich, Illinois (just east of Somonauk)
(Note this is a new location and as we have out grown Joe Dillett’s site)
When is it going to be?
Monday noon, September 15th, 2008 – Saturday noon, September 20th
Tell us more about the Seminars.
There will be about 15 instructors teaching about 35 seminars on
woodcarving. Many of these seminars are directed toward the beginner
carver. They will include carving birds, decoys, relief, in-the-round, busts,
bark carving, caricature carving, sharpening and much more. The seminars
run from 9am to 5pm with an hour off for lunch; Mondaythrough Saturday.
Some seminars are half-day ($5 plus material), some full day ($10 plus
material) and some are more than one day. All payment for seminars go to
the instructors to help cover expenses.
Can I pre-register?
All attendees are encouraged to pre-register to attend the GOW as soon as
possible with Sandie (email: outdoor111@verizon.net). This will allow for
a much shorter time in line at the registration table.
Sandwich Fairgrounds in Sandwich, Illinois (just east of Somonauk)
(Note this is a new location and as we have out grown Joe Dillett’s site)
When is it going to be?
Monday noon, September 15th, 2008 – Saturday noon, September 20th
Tell us more about the Seminars.
There will be about 15 instructors teaching about 35 seminars on
woodcarving. Many of these seminars are directed toward the beginner
carver. They will include carving birds, decoys, relief, in-the-round, busts,
bark carving, caricature carving, sharpening and much more. The seminars
run from 9am to 5pm with an hour off for lunch; Mondaythrough Saturday.
Some seminars are half-day ($5 plus material), some full day ($10 plus
material) and some are more than one day. All payment for seminars go to
the instructors to help cover expenses.
Can I pre-register?
All attendees are encouraged to pre-register to attend the GOW as soon as
possible with Sandie (email: outdoor111@verizon.net). This will allow for
a much shorter time in line at the registration table.
| Last site update: 5 Sept 2008 Updated list full classes Updated cancelled class Updated Misc Info page Added Hotel Info page Added woodburning class Added Needed Items page Added new non-carving class Corrected typo on Activities pg |
| Special Note: Wood carving show - Saturday, September 20th The day after the GOW, Saturday, September 20th, there is a wood carving show being put on across from the street from the Sandwich Fairgrounds. It will be held in the Fox Valley Older Adult Center, 2406 Suydam Rd. The sponsors are the Fox Vally carvers If you are interested in a booth contact Gene Westerberg at Birdcarvergene@aol.com 815-786-1890. The featured carver will be Ol Don Burgdorf,10-5 pm |
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