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Old 04-20-2010, 06:52 PM
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Default Creede CO. Woodcarvers Rendezvous
Here's a couple of class sample bottle stopper carvings for the 2010 Creede Colorado Woodcarvers Rendezvous. The 19th. annual woodcarving event runs from July-10th to July-16th. There will be over 35 carving instructors with some of the biggest names in the circuit. The classes are also bargin priced. Check the website for all the details at: www.creedewoodcarvers.com. If your looking for the ultimate place to get away from it all and carve come join us this July.
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Mark, your work just keeps getting better and better! Those are amaizing, the eyes are so realistic and the mouth and 'stash just perfect. Great hats too! Thanks for raising the bar another notch.

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Wow Mark!!! Your carvings look soooo life like...very, very nice carvings...talk about detail work....Bob certainly had it right when he said that you've raised the bar another notch!!! Thanks for sharing...I bet everyone will love them at the upcoming rendezvous!
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Amazing work, Mark! The expressions are fantastic. Very life like! Thanks for sharing.
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Unbelievable detail!!! Very well done Mark, you are an inspiration to learners like me. Joe.
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I'm always so impressed how you get so much expression and detail in such a small carving. Thanks for giving us a look.
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Great job , very handsone Cowpoke!
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Good job Mark,always enjoy seeing your pieces. Merle
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Amazingly realistic. Love your work. Just wish I could be with you at
Great Bend KS in the fall. Just can't do it this time.
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Looks like a great event, wish I could make it. Your bottle stoppers are amazing.

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