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Old 06-09-2010, 02:38 PM
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Tomorrow I am heading to Smokey Mountain Wood Carvers to take my first carving class from Pete Leclair.

I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will take some pics and post the results of the class.

Later folks
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Old 06-09-2010, 02:42 PM
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Your a lucky man Josh, I am sure you will enjoy and learn alot in that class. Pete is an awesome person and great teacher.

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Old 06-09-2010, 02:49 PM
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Do not just take some pics...........take many, for those that do not have the pleasure of meeting Mr. LeClaire.

Enjoy
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Old 06-09-2010, 07:32 PM
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Oooh, sitting down with a legend!

Can't wait for the report!

That is a block in time that I'm sure you will never forget.
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Old 06-09-2010, 08:13 PM
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Bet Pete will be wearing a red hat! Ask him what the initials on the hat stand for! You are in for a great treat! This guy is a carving national treasure!
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Josh, your in for a great time. Pete is the best, and his classes are always fun. Most of all, you will learn a face, the way a face is. Have fun. fred k
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Old 06-10-2010, 11:34 AM
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Enjoy Josh, Pete's class is a great time!
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Old 06-14-2010, 10:34 AM
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Well folks I am back from my class and man what a great class it was. Pete is full of carving tips and techniques. Here is how it all started.
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Old 06-14-2010, 10:35 AM
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Some more pics for your viewing pleasure
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Old 06-14-2010, 10:37 AM
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a couple more from the class
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