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In Memory of Leon Michal
 Leon Michal passed away recently. Treasured as one of our guild's most approachable and experienced members, Leon will be sorely missed by our members and the members of other guilds in Ontario.
Leon was most noted for pioneering the addition of colouring for woodturnings.  He was generous in sharing his techniques and expertise to help others enhance their work.
Leon's woodturning was very distinctive, winning praise from his peers and prizes in local competitions, including a first place at the spring woodworking show a few years ago.
Always available when any member needed some help or instruction, he also contributed his time and turnings in support of his favourite charities.

Our next regular meeting will be in September. 

On May 8th, we held our WGO Salon 2008.  Follow this link for the results and pictures from this year's annual competition.

Turning Parties

Follow this link to learn more about 2008 / 2009 plans.

Our June 2008 Newsletter is now online.

Reminders

Kawartha Carving Competition -2008
Sept. 26 - 27 - Bobcaygeon - Bobcaygeon Community Center. Fees: $6.00 first carving, $4.00 each additional. Classes: Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, and Open. 21 Categories, including Waterfowl Decorative, Unpainted, Smoothie, and Stylized; Songbirds, Birds of Prey, Upland Game Birds, Wildfowl Smoothie, Wildfowl Miniature, Fish, Amphibians, Marine Mammals, Animals, Human figures, Caricatures, Novelty, relief, Chip Carving, Miscellaneous and Wood Burning. Prizes: Rosette ribbons for first, second, third in each category; Lee Valley gift certificates for best of each class - $75 first; $50 second; $25 third; Best of Show- $50 first; $25 second; $10 third. Purchase Awards: $1,000 and $500 cash. Contact Kawartha Carving Competition, P.O. Box 864, Bobcaygeon, ON K0M 1A0, (705) 657-7539, info@kawarthacarvingcompetition.org, www.kawarthacarvingcompetition.org.