When: The 2nd Monday of the month. Note: In Jan, Feb, and March the club hosts carving seminars from 6:30 to 9:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. Where: Meetings are held at the 40 & 8 Club (across the street from Gleason Works) 933 University Avenue, Rochester, New York: Social Time from 6:30 to 7:00 PM. General Meeting and/or programs from 7 to 9 PM.
2013 - 2014 Meeting and Activity Schedule:
September 9 2013 - Garage sale/auction, Bring your unused tools, books, wood, etc. and sell them or donate them to the club auction.Plus some business and lots of social contact.
October 14 2013 - Anthony Filetti will demonstrate the painting of a caricature from "Start to Finish."
November 11 2013 - Five members (Buss, Connell, Cretney, Currie, and Nilsen) will present their Top 5 suggestions for carving, painting and safety. Please bring your own tips and suggestions to share following the presentations.
December 9 2013 - Pizza Social plus presentations by the teachers of the projects to be featured in the club's winter carving classes. A total of six sessions will be held on the second and fourth Mondays of January, February, and March. Come prepared to register for the class of your choice. Class cost is $10.00 to the club to cover facility rental plus materials fees as determined by the instructor.
January 13 and 27, 2014 - Club carving classes.
February 10 and 24, 2014 - Club carving classes.
March 10 and 24, 2014 - Club carving classes.
April 12. 2014 - Annual Show and Competition. Start working on your entries now!
May 12. 2014 - James Hotaling will show us how to use a small lathe to make wooden display bases. June 9. 2014 - Dibella's Social, Election of officers, end of the year wrap-up, and stimulating conversation with fellow carvers.
Note: If meetings are cancelled due to weather, notification will occur as follows:
1. Members with email addresses on file will be notified the day of cancellation via email.
2. Notification of the cancellation will be posted on this website.
3. Members with no email or computer access should ask a fellow member who is "online."
Need a Mentor? Inquire at the next meeting or email us.
