This and That
Well, things have been pretty busy around the homestead lately, but here’s an update on some of my activities.
The Maple Leaf Forever Tree project is coming along nicely. You’ll recall from my last post that this particular maple tree which was felled in a wind storm was the inspiration for our first national anthem written by Alexander Muir back in 1867 or so. The Ontario Wood Carvers Association saved a small portion of the tree and have carved a memorial that will be displayed at the Ontario Science Centre for years to come.
I spent several days travelling between Kingston and Toronto so that I could carve a portion of the tree at the Centre in Toronto. The carving and just being a part of this project with twenty other carvers from Ontario was a delight…the traffic was not.
The unveiling of the tree is planned for July 19th at the Science Centre. Guest speakers, a band playing “The Maple Leaf Forever”, and several carving activities for the kids who are always present at the Science Centre will round out the day’s activities.
The tree is just getting the final coats of stain-over-urethane finish and it’s looking superb.
I’ve also finished up the chalice box depicting Saints Timothy and Maura and am pleased with the way that it turned out.
I’ve been spending more time with the Ontario Wood Carvers Association and had a chance to drop by the Burlington Ontario Club to see what they’ve been up to. All of you carvers will be very jealous ( as I am ) of their workshop. They meet at the Art Gallery of Burlington ( south of Toronto ) for their weekly carving sessions and have full access to a very well equipped workshop in the middle of the art gallery. Pretty nice set-up.
And last, but not least, Rosie and I have been doing our fair share of gardening. Now it’s back to some more carving.
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