 All day on June 28 and June 29 there will be lectures and
demonstrations, including wood turning; carving of mushrooms, bowls,
bells and miniature birdhouses as well as other items; and
engraving. The group also plans to have demonstrations for flint
napping (arrowheads). Lectures during the two days will consist of
wood identification, microscopic sections, winter twig
identification and general wood discussions.
On June 30, the group will host a wood auction, followed by a
craft auction that evening.
For anyone interested in attending any of the demonstrations or
lectures, a one-day $20 pass will be available at the door.
On June 29 from 6:30 to 9 p.m., the display rooms for the
convention will be open to the public, free of charge. Public
attendees will be able to view and purchase handcrafted items, and
speak to the artisan members about what they make and how they make
their items. This is an opportunity to see pieces and woods that are
not available in stores. The display area will be located in the
Illinois and Capitol rooms at the Hilton.
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International Wood Collectors Society:
http://www.woodcollectors.org/
[Text from file received from the
Springfield
Convention and Visitors Bureau] |
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