Woodworker West (May-June, 2013)
Covering woodworking in the Western U.S. For the hobbyist to professional woodworker, furniture maker, woodturner, and anyone else working with wood.
Covering woodworking in the Western U.S. For the hobbyist to professional woodworker, furniture maker, woodturner, and anyone else working with wood.
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o.C. FIne ArtS WooDWorKInG<br />
The 14th annual Fine Arts Woodworking Show takes place at the<br />
Orange County Fair, July 13-Aug. 12. This exhibition/competition is<br />
open to California woodworkers in Furniture (Chests, Cabinets, Tables,<br />
Desks, Seating, Studio Art, Children’s, Other), Woodturning (Open,<br />
Closed, Segmented, Embellished/Mixed Media), Accessories (Boxes,<br />
Clocks, Toys, Models), Wall Art (Fretwork, Segmented, Marquetry, Intarsia),<br />
Musical Instruments (Stringed, Other), and Carving/Sculpture<br />
(Figurative, Animals, and Utilitarian).<br />
Cash and product prizes will be awarded, and works can be<br />
priced for sale, with inquiries forwarded to artists. Fairgoers also will<br />
vote for their favorite piece in the <strong>Woodworker</strong> <strong>West</strong> People’s Choice<br />
Awards. Entry deadline is <strong>June</strong> 1. For info, visit the web site: www.<br />
ocfair.com or (714) 708-1624.<br />
Green FUrnItUre AWArDS<br />
The 6th annual Green Furniture Awards recognize achievement<br />
in outstanding sustainable design, which incorporates<br />
choice and sourcing of materials, production methods, efficient<br />
use of materials, and ways of disassembling and recycling. Over<br />
$13,000 in prize money will be awarded, and some pieces may be<br />
selected for production. Entry deadline is Sept. 15. For info, visit<br />
the website: www.greenfurniture.se.<br />
CALIFornIA SCULPtUre SLAM<br />
The Central Coast Sculptors Group hosts its 2nd California<br />
Sculpture SLAM, Aug. 23-Sept. 29, at the San Luis Obispo Museum of<br />
Art. This statewide juried exhibit will showcase 3-D artwork, including<br />
wood, glass, stone, clay, fiber, paper, metal, plastic, found objects<br />
& more. There will be three cash awards and two Artist Receptions.<br />
Entry deadline is <strong>May</strong> 10. For info, visit the website: www.sloma.org<br />
or contact Robert Oblon: (805) 458-5145 or hotbronze@aol.com.<br />
hAWAII CoMMItMent to exCeLLenCe<br />
The Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce seeks entries<br />
in all media for Commitment to Excellence, Aug. 13-22. This<br />
35th annual art exhibit features works in all media by Hawaiian<br />
residents. Entries are being accepted on Aug. 6-7. Over $2,000<br />
in prize money will be awarded. For info, visit the web site: www.<br />
honolulujapanesechamber.org or call: (808) 949-5531 x3.<br />
Chenven ProJeCt GrAntS<br />
The Ruth and Harold Chenven Foundation gives annual<br />
awards to individual artists and craftpersons, who are engaged<br />
in or planning a new craft or visual art project. Maximum grants<br />
are $1,500. Wood artist Carrie Mae Smith was among the 2012<br />
recipients. Applications are accepted <strong>May</strong> 15-<strong>June</strong> 15. For info,<br />
visit the website: www.chenvenfoundation.org.<br />
oUtDoor SCULPtUre CoMPetItIon<br />
Washburn University in Topeka, KS will select up to nine<br />
sculptures for outdoor display, August <strong>2013</strong>-July 2014. Artists will<br />
receive a $1,250 honorarium. Entry deadline is <strong>May</strong> 31. For info,<br />
visit the website www.washburn.edu/about/community/outdoorsculpture/index.html.<br />
AI&G nAtIonAL JUrIeD GALLerY<br />
The Art Institute & Gallery in Salisbury, MD hosts its 22nd<br />
anniversary National Juried Exhibition, Sept. 8-Oct. 11. Open to all<br />
media, cash prizes will be awarded. Entry deadline is <strong>June</strong> 1. For<br />
info, visit the website: www.aiandg.org or call: (410) 546-4748.<br />
<strong>May</strong> 20-24<br />
Inlay Techniques in the<br />
Greene & Greene Style<br />
<strong>June</strong> 10-14<br />
Greene & Green Inspired<br />
Ford Server Table<br />
<strong>June</strong> 23-29<br />
Building a Masters<br />
Work Bench<br />
Malcolm Tibbetts<br />
<strong>June</strong> 1-8<br />
Blacker House<br />
Inspired Chair<br />
<strong>May</strong> 18-19<br />
Intro to Wood Carving<br />
William Ng<br />
<strong>May</strong> 6-10<br />
Segmented Turning<br />
Boris Khechoyan<br />
For more inFormation or to register:<br />
wnwoodworkingschool.com • 714-993-4215<br />
1340 N Dynamics Street, Unit H<br />
Anaheim, CA<br />
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