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By Liz Richell Mankind has carved wood


Foothills Sentry


Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Carvers bring wood blocks to life


since the time that we discovered how to use tools. In every cor- ner of the world, our ancestors have fashioned wood into boats, totems, shelter, masks, weapons and a wide array of useful and decorative items. Regrettably, in our increasingly instant-gratification society, such skills are no longer widely prac- ticed. But right in our own back yard is a group of artisans who enjoy creating beautiful items from blocks of wood. They are members of the Orange County Woodcarvers, Chapter 2 of the California Carvers Guild, estab- lished in 1974. At a recent meeting, carvings


were taking shape in the skilled hands of members, including a polar bear, Christmas ornaments, a gnome and a family of small songbirds. Power tools as well as fine picks, files and knives are preferred tools. Proudly displayed was a falcon perched on a branch, for which master carver Richard Otsuvo had won blue ribbons for first place and best of category at the Orange County Fair. The piece is so life- like, it could almost take flight – the intricate detail of the carving and the paint finish is a true thing of beauty. Bill Bahret explained that Richard is generous with his time and talents, always willing to help or advise a fellow carver and is also an accredited teacher. The falcon, along with a large


variety of carvings from members of this and many other chapters, will be on display at the 19th an- nual Orange County Woodcarv- ing Show. A carver will demon- strate how to do things on a large scale -- using a chain saw. The public is invited to view the dis- play at the event on Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Santa Ana Elks Lodge, 212 S. Elk Lane. Ad- mission and parking are both free. Raffles, auctions, demonstrations and tools and materials vendors


Richard Otsuvo’s award-winning falcon may fly off at any time.


Photographs by Kevin Erk Erwin de Roggenbuke displays his bear carving in progress.


will all be part of this family-ori- ented event. A sub-set of the group is the


gourd carvers. Using nature’s supply of these plants that have a rock-hard shell,


they create


imaginative containers and deco- rations that will also be included in the October event. The chapter will host a booth


at the Tall Ships Festival in Dana Point this month, and it partici- pates in outreach programs with demonstrations and information. The friendly folk of OC Wood-


carvers welcome all newcomers who have an interest in carving.


Just show up at the weekly meet- ing, any Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. in the recreation hall of the Church of the Foothills, on New- port Ave. immediately south of Foothill High. President Karen Reinsvold ex-


plains that they introduce children to the art with bars of soap, which they fashion with a hand-carved wooden knife. Soap is easier to work with than the more custom- ary choices of soft woods such as bass or tupelo. Learn more about woodcarving


at ocwoodcarvers.net, or call Bill Bahret (714) 771-6129 for further information.


Bob Schilling's indian absorbs the viewer.


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