Carving Screws, Bench Hooks, Rotating Easels & Other Holding Devices Demonstration.

Also, Stevens Point Show Ribbon Winners & Janesville Show PhotosMembership Fee for new club year is now due - $20

Thank you to the 40+ members who have already paid their 2019-2020 dues.

The Chippers Club logo: "The carver on the stool"

was created by Bob Yancey MWC Club President

from 1984 - 1985.

Join the crowd at our next meeting on:

Sunday, October 6th!1:30 p.m.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church1140 Tullar Road

Neenah, WisconsinBoard meets at 12:30 p.m. before each club meeting, except as noted.

Table of ContentsMeeting Schedule, Location, Membership News......................................................................................................Page 2Ron Wisniewski Obituary...........................................................................................................................................Page 3Rock River Valley Club 14th Annual Show (Janesville) News and Photos..............................................................Page 4Gene Bengel Carving Presentation at Oshkosh Public Museum...............................................................................Page 5Winchester Craft Fair Photos.....................................................................................................................................Page 6August 25th Meeting Report......................................................................................................................................Page 7Potential 2020 Carving Classes - Bird, Chip Carving, Sharpening - Indicate Your Interest!..........................Page 7Show 'N Tell from August 25th Meeting...................................................................................................................Page 8The 16th Annual Wisconsin River Club Show at Stevens Point News & Photos.............................................Pages 9-12Woodcarving & Pyrography Classes................................................................................................................Pages 13-15Roadtrip Woodcarving Retreats, Workshops & Seminars - Boulder Junction, IA, MN, NE, ...............................Page 16Places to Go Carving in Mid-Wisconsin (Wausau added).......................................................................................Page 17Annual Woodcarving Shows List (Updated)............................................................................................................Page 18Mid-Wis. Chippers 46th Annual Show Table Registration Form.............................................................................Page 19Membership Dues Form............................................................................................................................................Page 20

Whittle Bits and PiecesMid-Wisconsin Chippers Newsletter for October 2019

Website: http://midwisconsinchippers.weebly.com/

Club President : Tim Gosz

Vice-President: Keith MelzerTreasurer: Bill TuchschererSecretary: Cedric Richeson

Annual Show Director: Paul Wolters

Mid-Wisconsin Chippers Woodcarving Club (MWC) Board

Barb Behm Lee Belanger Gene BengelSteve Binder Dick Krummick Rodney MantheyChris Rigotti plus the Officers

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Regular Club Meetings The Mid. Wis. Chippers Club meets at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1140 Tullar Road, Neenah (by Neenah High School) on the first Sunday of each month (except August, December & May as noted.) Meetings are at 1:30 p.m. (except our December potluck with a noon setup & lunch at 1:00 p.m.)Board meetings are at 12:30 p.m. (No Board meeting in December.)Presentations, demonstrations, activities & events: If you want a particular demonstration, tour, class or teacher, or have another idea, jot a note or send an e-mail to a Board member or Officer.

2019-2020 Meeting Schedule: August 25 Show 'n Tell (or "How I spent my summer vacation")October 6 1:30 p.m. Holding Devices e.g. Carving Screws, Bench Hooks, Easels, etc. November 3 1:30 p.m. Leather Pyrography by Bill Tuchscherer & Cedric RichesonDecember 8 Christmas & Holiday Potluck with Noon set up & lunch at 1 p.m.

Member Used Tool Sale (No Board Meeting)Friendship Cane Block Pick Up.

January 5 1:30 p.m. Adhesives & FinishesFebruary 2 1:30 p.m. TBA March 1 1:30 p.m. TBA, Friendship Cane Block Turn InApril 5 Annual Show Preview, Judging Entries "How-To", Completed Friendship Canes,

ElectionsMay 10 1:30 p.m. Show Review &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&Membership- Our current Club roster stands at 80 members including 17 new members in 2019.

Our club identity is the Mid-Wisconsin Chippers; our club members come from Appleton, Berlin, Brookfield, Brown Deer, DePere, Eldorado, Fond Du Lac, Fox Crossing, Green Bay, Greenleaf, Hortonville, Kaukauna, Kimberley, Larson, Menasha, Milton, Neenah, New London, Oshkosh, Ripon, Stevens Point, Townsend, Winneconne, and Wisconsin Rapids.

New members learn about our club from our participation in carving shows & events, our website, carving classes, the Annual Kruegers Carving Day, area Senior Centers, and most importantly by personal contact with other club members whose enthusiasm for woodcarving is contagious.

Through many paths, people find their way to join with us and invigorate our Mid-Wis. Chippers club with their ideas and talents. Please be an ambassador to help someone else join today.Bob Day - New Webmaster

Bob Day has taken on the important role of webmaster of our club website. In addition to posting photographs, newsletters, and meeting notices and other helpful information and links, our website is the face of our club on the world wide web. Our club has received inquiries from people near and far. Someone looking for information on a Wisconsin woodcarver whose signed artwork they have acquired, or people looking for an outlet for basswood or tools or donations or sales of carving equipment. A variety of messages come to us from our web portal. The club even had an inquiry from a California man seeking information on his woodcarver uncle, who just happened to be a founder of the club almost 50 years ago. *********************************************************************************************

The Mid-Wis-Chippers Club website has current information, forms, articles, and photographs from club events and meetings. Go to: https://midwisconsinchippers.weebly.com ****************************************************************************

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Ronald D. Wisniewski passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the age of 88.  He was born in Chicago, IL and moved to Upper Michigan at a young age.  He was the son of Louise Harp and Paul Wisniewski.  He married LaVerne (Adams) Wisniewski on September 13, 1952 in Nadeau, Michigan. After high school, he enlisted in the Air Force. After serving four years he and his family moved from Boise, Idaho to Neenah, Wisconsin and began work at Bergstrom Paper Company for 13 years, and then with Kimberly Clark until his retirement.

Ron loved his place in Iola, WI where he would enjoy hunting, fishing, and cutting firewood. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and enjoyed the brat fry fund raising events at local businesses. Ron was a long time member of St. Gabriel Parish. He was a very accomplished wood carver.  As a member of  Wisconsin Wood Chippers, Ron won many ribbons at shows with his carvings. He became an avid stationary bicyclist after the diagnosis of Parkinson Disease in his battle with it.He is survived by his wife LaVerne, daughter Becky (Russ) Woldt and son Rick (Lori); four grandchildren:  Kim  (Jason) Trader, Andy (Kristi-or as Ron would call her, Krissie) Woldt, Amy and Abby Wisniewski; four great grandchildren: Jayden and Addilyn Woldt, Ramsey and Jonah Trader; his beloved dog Buffy and grand dogs; Josie and Gracie.

Ron  was preceded in death by his parents, in laws, and brother-in-law, Alton Adams.Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 900 Geiger St., Neenah with Fr. Bob Kollath officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery. For online condolences please visit www.kesslerfh.com.A very special thanks to the wonderful, loving staff in Emerald Ct. at the Valley VNA, the Hospice nurses Lorraine, Amber and CNA Kathy for their loving care and comfort to Ron. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.(Obituary from Kessler Funeral Home)

Longtime Mid-Wis. Chipper Ron Wisniewski Passes Away

Ronald D. WisniewskiJUNE 15, 1931 ~ SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 (AGE 88)

In addition to being a long time club member, Ron served the Club as a Board member from 2000 to 2012.

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Chippers at the 2019 Rock River Valley Carving Club Show in Janesville!

Rock River Valley Carving Club hosted their 14th annual woodcarving show and competition, on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The event was attended by several Chippers. Jack Kumm won a People's Choice blue ribbon in novice class for his Timber Wolf woodburning. (Jack also won a People's Choice blue ribbon award at the Oconomowoc Show August 3rd). Club members Tom & Rosemary Kautz were also exhibitors. Rosemary was the Featured Carver at the show. County Line Products was unable to attend due to a fire. Hummul Carving was also there. Demonstrations were made by chainsaw carver Zoli, Denny Neubauer (sharpening), Ernie Tucker (8 point star), and Randy Callison (spiral icicle).

Jack Kumm's Timber Wolf People's Choice Blue Ribbon Novice

Rosie Kautz's Pyrography on Paper of a White Deer.

Nice fish carving progression by Ron O'Kray.Spiral Icicle Ornament

progression by Randy Callison

Tom & Rosie Kautz (above)

Jack & Norma Kumm (left)

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Gene Bengel Wood Carving Presentation at Oshkosh Public MuseumGene Bengel, Past-President of the Chippers, gave a talk September 28th at the Oshkosh Public Museum about woodcarving. Gene displayed many of his carvings including animals, birds, caricatures, relief carvings, including his current class project of the Recipe Chef. Over two dozen people attended including several retirees interested in learning carving as well as parents with youth who were interested. Some came from as far as Green Bay to hear Gene speak.It was a very interesting program. Gene fielded many questions about where to carve and how to get started. Gene promoted our spring show as well as the upcoming Capital City Carvers show in Madison .

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Barb Behm & Wisconsin's Finest. Barb Behm with her son Darryl & daughter Shelley

Jack Kumm

More Photos from the Winchester Craft Fair!

Winchester Craft Fair Features Mid-Wis. Chippers Members

The Winchester Craft, Farm, and Holiday Fair was held on September 7th in the Town of Winchester, Wisconsin. Several Club members were there, showing and selling their art, and others were in attendance taking in the extravaganza. Barb Behm, Irene Petrik and Jack Kumm were among the exhibiters.

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August Club Report

Club Carving Class News

Interested in taking a Bird Carving, Chip Carving or Sharpening class locally in 2020?The Club is asking its members for commitments on which specific classes should be offered & when. Classes would be set up at a location in the Appleton to Oshkosh area. We have several excellent instructors in mind. Typical cost would be approximately $55 for a one day Tool Sharpening class (includes tools to practice on!); $80 for a two day Chip Carving Class; and $150 for a four day Bird Carving class. Before the club contacts a master carver and makes a commitment for our club to sponsor a class, the club will need commitments of interest from enough club members. What is a "enough"? Depending upon the class, six to ten students. Serious Interest Sign-Up Sheets will be at our Sunday meeting. Please let the club know this Sunday!

President Tim Gosz opened our meeting on August 25th with 29 in attendance. Tim related the Board decision to raise the admission fee at the 2020 Chippers show to $4. The Club Table had 2 openings (both were filled by the meeting's end.) Club member Ron Wisniewski said hello to the club (Since our meeting, Ron has passed away; see his obituary on page 3). The Treasurer's report followed. Three Carving Class Interest Sheets were available for meeting attendees to express their desire for Bird, Chip Carving and/or sharpening classes. Upcoming presentations were noted. The October meeting will feature a variety of "Holding Devices" for carvers including carving screws, bench hooks, rotating easels and clamping set ups. Chris Rigotti, Keith Melzer, Lee Belanger, Gene Bengel, Tim Gosz, and Cedric Richeson all volunteered to bring devices for display and explanation of their use and working. Other club members are invited to add to the October presentation with their own unique devices. The possibility of a future club project to make a holding device may be explored at the October meeting. Other confirmed presentations are a Leather Pyrography demonstration in November and Used Tool Sale in December to go along with our Annual Potluck. A tentative presentation on Adhesives & Finishes for January will be explored. Linda Gomach and Barb Behm have volunteered to be recorders at our 2020 show. Steve Binder will fill a new position as "Ribbon Runner" to assist the Judging Process. The meeting concluded with Library Time and Show 'N Tell (How I spent My Summer Vacation.) See Page 8 for Show 'N Tell photos.

Don Weyenberg related an interesting story about how he had carved a pair of wooden shoes many years ago. Recently he received them because the departed owner had directed that upon his passing, the shoe carvings be returned to Don.

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Pat Pelkey showed his "HummingMule". It's a Mule or Hummingbird depending on how you look at it!

Keith was a busy carver and showed bears, honey bears, and finished this caricature in a Rich Wetherbee class.

Steve Binder made this Black Crappie in a Josh Guge class.

Cedric Richeson showed leather bookmarks made with pyrography as examples for an upcoming Oshkosh Senior Center class.

Show 'N Tell or "How I spent My Summer Vacation"

Irene Petrik woodburnes many signs for people. Here is a recent example of a cedar board for an outdoor sign; it has 4 coats of spar varnish.

Bill Tuchscherer woodburned this deer hunt from a photo for his son's friend. Note that Bill created a "bark" perimeter by Hacking with a Dremel & then wood burning with a torch opposing edges of the basswood barkside to create "bark" all around his subject. Bill notes that burning faces, especially small faces is the hardest part.

Dick Christensen shows an example from his hummingbird class. Dick turned the flowers on his lathe. Dick noted that it was important to use acid based solder on the stems and stalks because it would clean off with soap & water for painting. As a primer paint lacquer was used. The carving was painted by steps of clean, seal, gesso, and paint.

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The 16th Annual Wisconsin River Club (Stevens Point) Show 2019Mid-Wisconsin Chippers (MWC) Club Table at Stevens Point

The Chippers were well represented on September 21st & 22nd at the 16th Annual Wisconsin River Woodcarving Show in Stevens Point. The MWC Club Table was staffed by many Chippers over the two day show including Linda Gomach, Dick Krummick, Scott Butler, Tim Gosz, and Cecelia Hamilton. The Wisconsin River Woodcarvers Club allowed 6 entries for judging per club table. In addition, several Chippers had their own tables, or staffed tables for other carving groups. Many ribbons were garnered by our club members.

Barb Behm won in Bark Carving for her tree house.

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Advanced Class Blue Ribbons

Gene Bengel in Other Birds for his Killdeer. Note that Gene carved the eyes.

Keith Melzer in Gourd Carving for his Owl in an Oak Tree.

The 16th Annual Wisconsin River Club (Stevens Point) Show 2019

Tom Kautz won a Blue in Advanced for his Color Deep Relief Craving of a Bear.

Intermediate Class Blue Ribbon Winner

Rodney Manthey won a Blue in Intermediate for his Crappie in Realistic Fish.

Novice Class - Blue Ribbon Winners

Our newest member Tom Taylor won a blue in Human Caricature for "Butch".

Jack Kumm won in Natural Pyrography for his Timber Wolf.

Scott Butler won in Bark Carving for his Old Mill.

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The 16th Annual Wisconsin River Club (Stevens Point) Show 2019

Novice Class - Blue Ribbon Winner

Susan Vannoy won in Colored Pyrography. for her flowered box.

Advanced Class Red Ribbon

Paul Wolters shows his relief carving.

Linda Gomach In Novice Class. Dick Krummick's Gnome.

Novice Class Ribbon Winners

Tim Gosz's Fish.

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The 16th Annual Wisconsin River Club (Stevens Point) Show 2019

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More Show Pictures

Cecelia Hamilton & Roses. Keith Melzer & Gourd Gene Bengel & Killdeer.

Chris Rigotti & Rodney Manthey show their Fish & Scott Butler with his Old Mill.

Gene Bengel Woodcarving Class - Independent Projects

This carving class is open to anyone who would like to work on any carving, chipping or burning. Master Carver Gene Bengel is available to assist with your project. Cost covers machine access. Wood is available for purchase. This popular class always fills up fast!The class size will be a maximum of 14. Mondays, November 4, 2019 to December 30, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to noon.

Gene Bengel Beginner Carving - Santa Low-Relief

Mondays, November 4, 2019 to December 30, 2019 from 12:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. No class on December 23rd.The class size will be a minimum of 5 and maximum of 14.

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Cost $25 for residents and $30 for non-residents.Register now open; register before Halloween.

This low relief carving of a Santa is easy to carve and paint. Approximately 4" x 9" basswood. A good class for beginners to practice relief carving. Tools will be discussed. Useful tools include a carving knife, V-tool, veiner, and #3 and #9 gouges.

Woodcarving & Woodburning ClassesCarving & Pyrography Classes held at the Oshkosh Senior Center (OSC)North Building Woodshop, 200 North Campbell Road, Oshkosh, WI tel: (920) 232-5311

Full Class

Dick Christensen & Keith Melzer Intermediate/Advanced Painting the Green Winged Teal

The Green Winged Teal is a small dabbling duck that feeds at the surface preferring mudflats and shallow marshes.

Your carved teal will be painted in this class.

This one month class is taught by two master carvers and will be valuable to expand the skills of experienced carvers.

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Dick Krummick & Cedric Richeson Woodburning Tulips with Banner & Optional Floral Border

Carving & Pyrography Classes held at the Oshkosh Senior Center (OSC)North Building Woodshop, 200 North Campbell Road, Oshkosh, WI tel: (920) 232-5311

Class will focus on shading techniques. Seven techniques: shading edges, shadows, overlapping objects, producing depth,

bent objects, reflective surfaces, textures. Tonal control and light considerations will be used to develop these techniques to

create the illusion of depth. Shader tips will work best.

Cost includes 8" x 10" baltic birch wood. A limited number of woodburners are available at the Senior Center. Ask to reserve one if you do not have your own. This class is good for beginner and intermediate level

pyrographers.

Thursdays, October 31 - November 21, 2019 from 12:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The class size will be a minimum of 5; maximum of 14. Cost - $20 Oshkosh Resident / $25 Nonresident Registration is open; closes when full or October 29th.

Thursdays, December 5 to January 2, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. No class December 26th.The class size will be a minimum of 5; maximum of 14. Cost - $35 Oshkosh Resident / $40 Nonresident Registration will open in November; watch the OSC Current newsletter for details.

Carving & Pyrography Classes held at the Oshkosh Senior Center (OSC)North Building Woodshop, 200 North Campbell Road, Oshkosh, WI tel: (920) 232-5311

Cedric Richeson & Dick Krummick Leather Bookmark Pyrography

Thursdays, December 5 - 19, 2019 from 12:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (3 days)The class size will be a minimum of 5; maximum of 14. Cost - $30 Oshkosh Resident / $35 Nonresident Check OSC Current November Newsletter for registration dates.

Learn how to "woodburn" on vegetable tanned leather. This 3 day class will explore the special techniques for burning on leather by making at least two bookmarks. Leather included. Students will use a writing tip. Patterns will be available. The bookmarks may be left natural or colored with student provided materials such as colored pencils.

The Chickadee Bird Carver Patch is available for purchase at the Club Meeting.

Each Patch is only $5.

Art Over 60 at Simeanna Several Club members will be exhibiting their art work at the Art over 60 Exhibition at Sime Anna in Oshkosh on October 19th.

Time to Renew Your Membership!See the Renewal form attached to this

newsletter.

Time to Secure Your 2020 Show Table!Remember Member Table Rates are still

only $15 per table. After January 1 the rate goes up to $20.

Betsy Popp's 2020 Chipper's Show Blue Ribbon Winning

Pygmy Owl.

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The 23nd Annual Musky Area Wood Carvers Workshop will be held August 11 - 14, 2020 in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin. For info contact muskycarvers@moscin.ski or See details on the website. http://www.muskyareawoodcarvers.com

Carv-Fest 2020 - Typically early August 2020. Annual Minnesota Carving Festival at Alexander Park - Ice Arena, 1816 NW 2nd Avenue, Faribault, Minnesota. About 48 workshops over 3 days; Instructors from many states. Classes typically $55 each. Details and registration information: see carv-fest.com

The Doane Experience - July 19, 2020 through July 25, 2020. Doane University, 1014 Boswell Ave., Crete, NE. "To promote and continue the art of woodcarving," this 44th annual week of woodcarving is sponsored by the Mid-America Woodcarvers Association. Many classes, each a week long, are offered in areas such as architectual carving, bark carving, intaglio relief, antler carving, gunstock carving, bird carving, caricatures, chip carving, decorative gourds, swedish flat plane carving and more.

International Woodcarvers Congress - June 13, 2020 through June 21, 2020. Jackson County Fairgrounds, 1212 E. Quarry St., Maquoketa, IA 52060. The 53rd annual event; the oldest competitively judged, woodcarving art show in the USA with 116 categories judged. The week long Congress also has 1, 2, 3, and 5 day seminars & classes, and an Awards Banquet. The one day classes typically run $45, 2 day - $90; 3 day - $135; and 5 day - $225 all plus materials costs.http://www.awcltd.org/congress.html

Krausman's Wildlife Reference Photos & Woodcarving Studio, 1750 Co. Hwy 557, Gwinn, MI Krausman's Woodcarving Studio 2020 Seminar Schedule is not yet published.

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Woodcarving & Woodburning ClassesCarving at the Vesterheim Museum - Decorah, IowaLarge Scale Dragon Carving October 10-13, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with Jock Holmen

Youth ages 12-17 receive a 25% discount with participating adult.Level of Instruction - Advanced Beginner.Tuition: $270 Members; $320 Non-membersYou will be able to choose from four different projects, utilizing dragonstyle carving techniques. These could be used for door casings, door headers, ends of eaves, or wall hangings. Let your imagination be your guide. There will be an optional sharpening session the evening before the class begins. There is a $25-$100 materials fee, based on the scale of the project chosen, which is payable to the instructor. The instructor will contact students prior to class to discuss their specific projects and expectations.For more information go to:https://folkartschool.vesterheim.org/class/2019-10-10-large-scale-dragon-carving

Places to Go Carving: Appleton, Berlin, Fond du Lac , Neenah, Oshkosh, Green Bay, Princeton, Waupaca, Wausau

Thompson Center on Lourdes (TCoL), at St. Bernadette Center, 2331 E. Lourdes Drive, Appleton, WI Room 209 at South Building (St. Bernadette School), (door by elevator). Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to noon - Cost: $2 daily fee. All ages.

New carvers are welcome! We typically have ~ 12-17 carvers each Friday.

Berlin Senior Center, 142 Water St., Berlin, WI 54923 (920) 361-5422Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. to Noon - Cost: Free.

Generally we have about 6-8 people for woodcarving.

Fond du Lac Senior Center Woodcarving Club, 151 East 1st Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935 tel: (920)322-3630, Mondays, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Yearly membership (age 50+) is $10. New members always welcome. We typically have 10-12 people meet for carving. Carve wood have fun.

ADRC Woodcarvers Group (Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County) 300 S. Adams Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin, Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Cost $2/dayBring hand tools (no power allowed), wood & project e.g. caricature, chip carving, bark, fish, animals, holiday, etc. No classes, but experienced carvers will help re: tools, sharpening, painting, etc.

Kruegers True Value Hardware, 999 Winneconne Avenue, Neenah, WIWednesdays, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. - Cost: Free. All ages welcome.

It is always fun to spend the day with fellow carvers and promote our club and the art of carving with all the people who walk through and ask questions.

Oshkosh Seniors Center (OSC), North Building Woodshop, tel: (920) 232-5311200 North Campbell Road, Oshkosh, Wisconsin Tuesdays & Fridays: Noon - 2:30 p.m., Wednesdays: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Classes on Monday & Thursday.

Daily Fee for Woodshop open hours: $1.50 residents, $2.25 non-residents. The OSC Woodshop has a fully equipped woodshop. See supervisor for training.

Princeton Carvers, American Legion, 853 W. Main Street, Princeton, WITuesdays, 8-11 a.m. - Cost: $2 daily donation to the Legion.An informal group of 4-6 people meet Tuesdays to carve and woodburn. New carvers welcome.

Waupaca Senior Center, 407 School Street, Waupaca, WI (715) 258-4437Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Enter at School Street entrance.Yearly membership (age 55+) is $15 -$20 depending on residence. Waupaca Woodcarving Club plus Senior Center carvers, typically 20-25 people meet. New carvers welcome.

Wausau Woodcarvers, Craft Room at Forest Park Village, 2901 N. 7th St., Wausau, WITuesdays 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contact Cheryl Ruplinger at cherriruplinger@gmail.com

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Woodcarving Annual Show Calendar

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10th Annual Oshkosh Bird Fest Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Menominee Park, Shelters 1 & 2, Oshkosh, Wisconsin 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.For more event information check the Bird Fest website: http://www.oshkoshbirdfest.com

31st Annual Woodcarvers & Woodturners Show and Sale (CACW & Badger Woodturners) Sunday, October 20, 2019, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Abundant Life Christian School, 4901 E. Buckeye Rd., Madison, Wisconsin 53716. This show is sponsored by the Capital Area Carvers of Wisconsin & Badger Woodturners. Free Admission.

The 2020 46th Annual Mid-Wisconsin Chippers Woodcarving Show, Competition & SaleThe Oldest Annual Woodcarving Show in the State of Wisconsin.

Sunday, May 3, 2019, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Oshkosh Convention Center, 2 North Main St., Oshkosh, WI between the Leach Amphitheater & the Best Western Premier Waterfront Hotel.

Birds in Art ExhibitionSept 7–Dec 1, 2019. Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, 700 North 12th St. (Franklin & 12th), Wausau, Wisconsin. Since 1976, the Museum has presented artistic interpretations of birds and related subject matter in two- and three-dimensional artworks in all media other than crafts and photography. Approximately 100 juried works. Contact: info@lywam.org; www.lywam.org38th Annual & FINAL! Dayton Artistry in Wood Show October 12-13, 2019, (10-6 Sunday, 10-5 Saturday), Roberts Centre, 123 Gano Road, Wilmington, Ohio. Sponsored by Dayton Carvers. About 200 carvers and vendors! Competition, Children's Hands On Projects, Woodcarving Illustrated Sponsored Demos, Silent Auction, Raffle, Ornament Carving Contest, Magazine exchange, Banquet, Wright Bros B Flyer Replica. Admission: $ 8 (1 day) & $10 (2 day), under age 12 free, scouts in uniform free.

31st Annual Frankenmuth Wood Carving ShowSunday, October 20, 2019, 10 am - 4 pm Admission - $3 adults, $5 couples, $6 familyRittmueller Middle School Gym, 965 E. Genessee Street, Frankenmuth, MI Over 65 tables.Carvings, competitions, demonstrations, vendors,supplies, books and wood. Info: aharr@hotmail.comMidwestern Woodcarvers Art Show Belle-Clair Exposition Hall, 200 S. Belt East., Belleville, Illinois November 3-4, 2019, 9 am-5 pm Sat., 10 am-4 pm Sun. $4 admission Carvers from around the country display their artwork at one of the largest carving shows. Get a unique Christmas gift, art for your home, or to learn about the art of woodcarving.Contact Dennis McBride, 618-806-7232, midwestwoodcarvers.com.2020 Southwest Florida Woodcarvers, Inc. Wood Art Exposition & CompetitionCharlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950Friday & Saturday, January 10th & 12th, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission: $7 (1 day) $10 (2 days)https://flwoodartexpo.comThe Woodworking Show Milwaukee (Trade Show)Milwaukee County Sports Complex, 6000 West Ryan Road, Franklin, WIFebruary 21-23, 2020 12-6 (Fri) 10-6 (Sat) 10-3 (Sun) Admission $14 (for all 3 days) Under 15 free Open to Public. About 50 vendors. Typical attendance ~7,000.International Woodworking Trade Exhibition for veneers, carving tools and machinery, dovetail jigs, shop safety, dust collection, measuring devices, anything related to woodworking or DIY. Tools, adhesives, exotic woods, stationary machinery, dowels, legs, shop equipment, time savers, measuring devices, finishing tools and products, cabinet tools and hardware, turning tools and supplies, etc. http://www.thewoodworkingshows.com/buy-tickets.html