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YOUR April, 2024 NEWSLETTER IS HERE!
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A NORTH WOODS NATIVITY--This one-of-a-kind nativity scenes was carved by Eastern Oklahoma Woodcarvers' Association member, Royall Sams. It was inspired both by his many trips to America's most beautiful woodlands, and by his desire to present the majestic Christmas Story from a true outdoorsman's unique perspective. Great job, Royall!
EOWA Christmas Party December 14, 2022! 7:00 p.m.
What to bring:
1. A simple refreshment
2. A "Dirty Santa Gift
3. A wrapped or bagged gift (gift limit of $15 value (if you wish to participate in the gift exchange).
What to bring:
1. A simple refreshment
2. A "Dirty Santa Gift
3. A wrapped or bagged gift (gift limit of $15 value (if you wish to participate in the gift exchange).
Just a heads-up: Don't forget to bring your Christmas Ornaments for the Blue Star Mother's Boxes at our November 9, 2022 Meeting!
Remember to bring your show-and-tell, and pieces you have carved if you're to enter them in the November judging event. It's your time in the spotlight!
Photos from the July 13th EOWA Meeting
The July meeting was well attended and lively with a quick demonstration and explanation of an unusual carving material.
March 9, 2022 EOWA Meeting featured Arts@302 (the new BROKEN ARROW Arts Center @ South Main & Dallas Streets, SW Corner. (See Newsletter)
Scene from our pre-pandemic, 2019 Wood-Carvers and Folk Arts Festival in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
HAPPY NEW YEAR; WELCOME TO 2022
WHEW; 2021 is finally behind us! Will this year be any better? It depends. Maybe a new perspective is in order. Too many of us have lost friends, neighbors, work associates--even spouses to poor health, and other causes. As a nation we're too uptight for our own good, perhaps a little too self-involved to see others struggling around us.
There are times when we all struggle with hardship of one kind or another. It transcends race religion, social status, poverty and wealth. Today, we've become a society that is too calloused, one that can't look another in the eye, and greet that person with a warm, sincere "Good Morning," and a smile that says we mean it.
What if we all just decide to get on with life and reintroduce Kindness and Caring for those around us.
There are times when we all struggle with hardship of one kind or another. It transcends race religion, social status, poverty and wealth. Today, we've become a society that is too calloused, one that can't look another in the eye, and greet that person with a warm, sincere "Good Morning," and a smile that says we mean it.
What if we all just decide to get on with life and reintroduce Kindness and Caring for those around us.
Eastern Oklahoma Woodcarver member, Mike Stephenson decided to replicate his dad, Jim's excellent whimsical carving of old Bossy (left). He's got a great start as seen on the right. Both father and son are longtime members of the EOWA. Their know-how and willingness to assist beginning carvers are part of the reason for why folks attend our weekly free carve-in's.
RE: THE 2021 EOWA CHRISTMAS PARTY!
If you plan to attend the EOWA Christmas party/meeting December 8 and will need liquid refreshment, then you need to bring your own beverage. There is a vending machine available on premises. EOWA will not be able to provide the usual cider refreshment because the club tureen is not to be located. As noted in the newsletter there will be a gift exchange so if you wish to participate bring a hand-made or inexpensive gift. If your partner/significant other is attending and wishes to participate bring an exchangeable for them also.
Cheers!
Cheers!
Attention Woodcarvers Everywhere!
If you have a carving you're proud of, send it our way. Tell us your name, where you're from, the wood you used, and we'll display it on our site. We are a shrinking Community, but by sharing our styles and information, hopefully we can stem the tide of attrition. Send your photo as a j.peg or PDF file. Remember to keep the file size small since web limitations are in place. Send to kscriv1@cox.net
Thanks, Ken Scrivner, web master.
Thanks, Ken Scrivner, web master.
Carve-in Time:
Our weekly time is Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Stephen's United Methodist Church located at 400 West New Orleans Street, Broken Arrow, OK, 74011
Monthly Club Meeting 2nd Wednesday @ 7 p.m.
Show Committee Meeting 3rd Wednesday @ 7 p.m.
Booths above and below represent the quality and range of items whose excellent craftsmanship delights show-goers.
Also, Rusty Johnson's Knife/Gouge Cover photos. Click on the News/Events icon above!
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WEB SITE VISITORS -- PLEASE GIVE US A HAND. CLICK ON THE MAIL TAB AT THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER OF THIS PAGE AND TELL US FROM WHICH STATES OR COUNTRIES YOU ARE VISITING OUR SITE.
WE'RE NOT SNOOPING; WE'RE A NON-PROFIT THAT DOESN'T HAVE EXTRA BUCKS FOR RESEARCH. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP! EOWA Officers
(Officers elected annually) Jim Lowery, President 918-712-0807 Morty McKay, Vice President 918-504-5322 Carol Alley, Secretary Roy Heginbotham, Treasurer 405-637-8006 Bob Branham, Librarian 918.455.6229 Lori Hamilton, Hospitality Directors Lori Hamilton Roy Heginbotham Bill Payne Newsletter Rusty Johnson 918.743.0403 2021 Show Chair Bob Block 918.693.2418 Web Site Ken Scrivner 918-527-6386 The Eastern Oklahoma Woodcarvers Association, known as the EOWA, is a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting and expanding the timeless art form of woodcarving. Established in 1975, the organization has sponsored an annual Show & Sale for the past 41 years.
It numbers among its members a number of nationally- acclaimed practitioners of this centuries-old art, including the late native American, Willard Stone, whose striking commissioned pieces are on display at the world-famous Gilcrease Museum, located in Tulsa, OK. Welcome! We hope you will spend some time on our site and explore the wonderful world of wood carving.
We are a splinter group, but not intentionally!
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Broken Arrow woodcarver, Bill Huggins, instructs a first-time carver during the 2018 Woodcarvers Show/Sale & Folk Arts Festival. Free classes are offered both days during the event.
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OUR MISSION
The Eastern Oklahoma Woodcarvers Association exists to preserve, promote, and perpetuate the timeless art of woodcarving for this and future generations through education, seminars, and weekly hands-on instruction. 
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