ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2010
The Essex Region members invite you to attend The British Woodcarvers Association AGM 2010 to be held at the Mayflower High School, Stock Road, Billericay, Essex, on Saturday 8th and Sunday May 2010. The cost is £20 and this includes lunch on Saturday, tea and coffee on Saturday and Sunday, and the Masterclasses. If you are just attending the AGM, this is free.
Mayflower High School in Billericay, Essex is the venue chosen by our leader Ken Veal for the excellent facilities it offers. Ken, several fellow members and myself attend a regular weekly adult education class (which we fondly regard as a very sociable club), led by Peter Benson. Many of us have been members for up to ten years and know the facility very well. Beginners are welcomed and as well as excellent tuition from Peter they enjoy help and friendship from the more experienced members.
Its great!!! Brian Pitcher
The Essex Region members invite you to attend The British Woodcarvers Association AGM 2010 to be held at the Mayflower High School, Stock Road, Billericay, Essex, on Saturday 8th and Sunday May 2010. The cost is £20 and this includes lunch on Saturday, tea and coffee on Saturday and Sunday, and the Masterclasses. If you are just attending the AGM, this is free.
Mayflower High School in Billericay, Essex is the venue chosen by our leader Ken Veal for the excellent facilities it offers. Ken, several fellow members and myself attend a regular weekly adult education class (which we fondly regard as a very sociable club), led by Peter Benson. Many of us have been members for up to ten years and know the facility very well. Beginners are welcomed and as well as excellent tuition from Peter they enjoy help and friendship from the more experienced members.
Its great!!! Brian Pitcher
Click here to download AGM application form
For a Voting Form, see bottom of this page.
For a Voting Form, see bottom of this page.
SPECIAL CARVING COMPETITION
For Members Attending the 2010 Annual General Meeting
Essex Region invites all BWA members who attend the AGM to put on their thinking caps and sharpen up their carving tools to create a unique entry for our AGM ESSEX CARVING COMPETITION.
The theme of the competition is
A Well Known Phrase or Saying
As far as size is concerned, small would be good, but to qualify the rule is that your entry must fit within a six inch cube.
We may ask our guest Masterclass speakers to help us in the judging of the entries. They are very qualified to give their opinions;
Allan Mechen
Allan is former chairman of Hampshire Branch of the BWA, Carving teacher at West Sussex College (4/5 times a year) and he takes evening classes in carving.
His talk is on the restoration of ships figureheads. He has taken on nine figureheads for the Royal Navy and his restoration method attempts to rectify 200 years of decay to restore them to last another 200 years.
Dave Wilkins
Dave is a traditional stickmaker with 20 years experience. He has had considerable success in stickmaking competitions and has taught stickmaking at adult education level. He has been woodcarving for the past 6 years. Dave will talk generally on stickmaking and specifically on jointing handles plus the use of horn and antler. He will bring numerous exhibits and be ready to help members.
Bill Prickett
Bill is a gifted woodsculpter who is regarded as amongst the most talented in the UK. He has won several awards and prizes and his work has been exhibited at various galleries including the Mall galleries, London, the SWLA (Society of Wildlife Artists) annual exhibition and Pensthorpe National Wildlife Carving and Sculpture Exhibitions where he has twice won the peoples choice award. His work has been sold at Christies and at the AGM Bill will demonstrate to us his method of carving a feather.
Additional attractions.
Need some help sharpening those tools? Peter Benson has agreed to run a tool sharpening tutorial throughout the weekend. Bring those stubbornly blunt gouges along.
Need some wood, carving gloves and other carving accessories? or maybe you just love books on our craft. There will be lots to get your juices running. Bring some cash.
For Members Attending the 2010 Annual General Meeting
Essex Region invites all BWA members who attend the AGM to put on their thinking caps and sharpen up their carving tools to create a unique entry for our AGM ESSEX CARVING COMPETITION.
The theme of the competition is
A Well Known Phrase or Saying
As far as size is concerned, small would be good, but to qualify the rule is that your entry must fit within a six inch cube.
We may ask our guest Masterclass speakers to help us in the judging of the entries. They are very qualified to give their opinions;
Allan Mechen
Allan is former chairman of Hampshire Branch of the BWA, Carving teacher at West Sussex College (4/5 times a year) and he takes evening classes in carving.
His talk is on the restoration of ships figureheads. He has taken on nine figureheads for the Royal Navy and his restoration method attempts to rectify 200 years of decay to restore them to last another 200 years.
Dave Wilkins
Dave is a traditional stickmaker with 20 years experience. He has had considerable success in stickmaking competitions and has taught stickmaking at adult education level. He has been woodcarving for the past 6 years. Dave will talk generally on stickmaking and specifically on jointing handles plus the use of horn and antler. He will bring numerous exhibits and be ready to help members.
Bill Prickett
Bill is a gifted woodsculpter who is regarded as amongst the most talented in the UK. He has won several awards and prizes and his work has been exhibited at various galleries including the Mall galleries, London, the SWLA (Society of Wildlife Artists) annual exhibition and Pensthorpe National Wildlife Carving and Sculpture Exhibitions where he has twice won the peoples choice award. His work has been sold at Christies and at the AGM Bill will demonstrate to us his method of carving a feather.
Additional attractions.
Need some help sharpening those tools? Peter Benson has agreed to run a tool sharpening tutorial throughout the weekend. Bring those stubbornly blunt gouges along.
Need some wood, carving gloves and other carving accessories? or maybe you just love books on our craft. There will be lots to get your juices running. Bring some cash.
Directions and Accommodation.
The most direct route to Mayflower school is via the M25. Exit the M25 at junction 28 and travel east along the A12. In approx 9 miles leave the A12 at the B1007 exit and head south on the B1007 through the village of Stock towards Billericay. The school is on the left of the B1007 shortly after a roundabout and the Billericay Town sign. (4.0 miles from the A12)
There is little in the way of overnight accommodation in the immediate area of the town of Billericay but there are quite a number of good hotels, motels and B & Bs within a short drive. If you require details please contact me by e-mail at bj.pitcher@talktalk.net or telephone 01277 651672
Timetable of Events
Saturday 8th May
10.00 - 11.00 Arrival of delegates and viewing of exhibition of carvings by Essex carvers.
11.00 - 12.45 Annual General Meeting of British Woodcarvers Association.
12.45 - 14.00 Lunch
14.00 - 15.15 Masterclass ( 2 parallel events ) 1st session
15.30 - 16.45 Masterclass ( 2 parallel events ) 2nd session
17.00 Finish of daytime events in the school.
Sunday 9th May
10.00 - 11.00 Arrival ( & refreshments )
11.00 - 12.00 Masterclass / talk and another chance to view exhibition.
12.00 - 13.00 Final chat and home time (mind how you go!)
A variety of Masterclasses will be on offer:
The Saturday Masterclasses will be given by:-
Bill Prickett a feather carving demonstration. Dave Wilkins a talk on Stickmaking
The Sunday Masterclass will be a talk by
Alan Mechen on restoring ships figureheads
The weekend costs & per member, which includes:
Tea and Coffee
Lunch on Saturday
Masterclasses
The AGM business session alone is free to BWA members.
On Saturday evening Peter Benson invites members to join him and Em at their home for what promises to be a very enjoyable social event at very pleasant venue. A person known only as The Storyteller, will provide the entertainment. As space is not unlimited Peter must use the first come first served principle, see booking form.
Essex Region will organise an exhibition of their members carvings for your delight and on Saturday in the Exhibition Room we will judge the entries to our AGM carving competition, which must be submitted for entry by 10.00 am. The competition is open to any BWA members attending the AGM.
VOTING FORM
All voting forms to be returned to Phil Amos on or before the 30th April 2010
Please place a cross in the box for the BWA members you wish to vote for.
Please Note. Any spoiled forms will not be included in the Voting process.
Vote for the new Chairman
Roy Measday
Brian Chapman
Vote for the new Treasurer
Tina Taplin
Bryan Corbin
Vote for the new Regional Liaison
Derek Edwards
Eileen Walker
Your name (please print)......................................................Membership No..........................
Signature: .............................................
Once you have voted please post this form to:
Philip Amos (BWA Membership Secretary)
14 Taffrail Gardens
South Woodham Ferrers
Essex
CM3 5WH
The most direct route to Mayflower school is via the M25. Exit the M25 at junction 28 and travel east along the A12. In approx 9 miles leave the A12 at the B1007 exit and head south on the B1007 through the village of Stock towards Billericay. The school is on the left of the B1007 shortly after a roundabout and the Billericay Town sign. (4.0 miles from the A12)
There is little in the way of overnight accommodation in the immediate area of the town of Billericay but there are quite a number of good hotels, motels and B & Bs within a short drive. If you require details please contact me by e-mail at bj.pitcher@talktalk.net or telephone 01277 651672
Timetable of Events
Saturday 8th May
10.00 - 11.00 Arrival of delegates and viewing of exhibition of carvings by Essex carvers.
11.00 - 12.45 Annual General Meeting of British Woodcarvers Association.
12.45 - 14.00 Lunch
14.00 - 15.15 Masterclass ( 2 parallel events ) 1st session
15.30 - 16.45 Masterclass ( 2 parallel events ) 2nd session
17.00 Finish of daytime events in the school.
Sunday 9th May
10.00 - 11.00 Arrival ( & refreshments )
11.00 - 12.00 Masterclass / talk and another chance to view exhibition.
12.00 - 13.00 Final chat and home time (mind how you go!)
A variety of Masterclasses will be on offer:
The Saturday Masterclasses will be given by:-
Bill Prickett a feather carving demonstration. Dave Wilkins a talk on Stickmaking
The Sunday Masterclass will be a talk by
Alan Mechen on restoring ships figureheads
The weekend costs & per member, which includes:
Tea and Coffee
Lunch on Saturday
Masterclasses
The AGM business session alone is free to BWA members.
On Saturday evening Peter Benson invites members to join him and Em at their home for what promises to be a very enjoyable social event at very pleasant venue. A person known only as The Storyteller, will provide the entertainment. As space is not unlimited Peter must use the first come first served principle, see booking form.
Essex Region will organise an exhibition of their members carvings for your delight and on Saturday in the Exhibition Room we will judge the entries to our AGM carving competition, which must be submitted for entry by 10.00 am. The competition is open to any BWA members attending the AGM.
VOTING FORM
All voting forms to be returned to Phil Amos on or before the 30th April 2010
Please place a cross in the box for the BWA members you wish to vote for.
Please Note. Any spoiled forms will not be included in the Voting process.
Vote for the new Chairman
Roy Measday
Brian Chapman
Vote for the new Treasurer
Tina Taplin
Bryan Corbin
Vote for the new Regional Liaison
Derek Edwards
Eileen Walker
Your name (please print)......................................................Membership No..........................
Signature: .............................................
Once you have voted please post this form to:
Philip Amos (BWA Membership Secretary)
14 Taffrail Gardens
South Woodham Ferrers
Essex
CM3 5WH
