[Woodcarver] Beginner looking for instruction around Boston, MA

[Ed Ertel]

Hi Robert,

Pete LeClair has a club that meets every Tuesday in
Fitchburg MA, an easy drive over Rt 2 from the Boston
area.  They meet at a Tech school, Montechussett Tech,
and it's not hard to find.

This group concentrates  on carving caricatures
(Central Mass, Caricature Carvers) and they are a fun
bunch.  One or two regularly come down from NH, some
others come from Eastern Mass.

When he has time, Pete loves to sit with a new carver
and get him started.  When Pete is tied up, there are
numerous other carvers in that group that are always
willing to help out.

Pete is in PA teaching a seminar this weekend, but I
think he'll be home Monday.  You could try his email
and ask about his club, or you could even call him at
home.
peteleclair at juno.com  , (978) 632-7686

Good Luck,
Ed Ertel
Tolland, CT

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> Thanks for the store, club, and meeting information.

>  As I've continued my

> research - I've found I'm as excited about the

> community of carvers as I am

> about learning to carve.

> 

> Just wanted to give a couple more specifics - if

> this helps anyone.  I've

> set up some personal goals around creating work by

> mid-August, because I

> want to make sure I start in the present. 

> Additionally - I really want the

> live human element.  A person that wants to share

> there passion through even

> one (paid) lesson.  To meet my goal - I would hope

> to have the lesson by

> early August.  I've recently realized, with the help

> of some conversations,

> that I "may" need to do a little work on my own

> before a teacher can be

> effective.  That is great if that's the case - but

> I'd love to still line

> someone up and even possibly have him/her help guide

> me on the appropriate

> pre-work.

> 

> In terms of what kind of project I'd like to work

> on, I am somewhat open.

> Possibly some small figures.  Possible some small

> designs.  Possibly both.

> I'm trying to remain pretty flexible in case the

> person who'd like to teach

> me has a passion they'd like to share.  I know I may

> do other things in the

> future.  Just want to start somewhere with someone.

> 

> I will be heading down to Woodcraft to get some

> stuff very soon - and

> possibly continue to search for a teacher.  If

> someone wants to hop in

> before that and guide me on my purchases - I openly

> welcome that.

> 

> Your club, meeting and workshop information will

> definitely continue to help

> me in the future - so it too is appreciated.

> 

> Thanks so much for the warm welcomes and the carving

> spirit.

> 

> Robert

> 

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