 BLACS
Tuesday 6th January 2009, 8–10 pm
at Liphook Millennium Centre, Ontario Way, Liphook
Topic: Woodcrafting
Guest speakers: John Vardon, Alan Crockford & Pax Benger from the Solent Guild of Woodcarvers & Sculptures
The acclaimed Solent Guild of woodcarvers and sculptors celebrated its 30th Anniversary in 2008. Speaking and demonstrating for BLACS will be John Vardon, the Guild’s current Chairman, Pax Benger, current President and Alan Crockford, immediate past President.
They will discuss wood crafting including relief-carving techniques, and carving wildlife. We will also learn of the great Grinling Gibbons, Master Wood Carver to Kings Charles II & George I and feted by the likes of Walpole & John Evelyn. Gibbons’ exquisite work can still be found in Petworth House’s Carved Room, Windsor Palace and St Paul’s Cathedral.
BLACS meet at the Liphook Millennium Centre, Ontario Way
every first Tuesday of the month, from 8-10 pm
Free parking - Sainsbury's car park
Refreshments available
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Article posted on: 05 January 2009
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