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I don't know if any of you have seen this yet but they started it a few months back...Enjoy

I wanted to post a question about something... As being a woodcarver in the past years at SDC, what kinds of wood carving souvenirs do people like. There has been some discussions with woodcarvers about the traditional items ( hillbillies and such) have diss appeared from SDC. What do you all think about the old traditional items being gone. It seems that the items in the shop were too expensive and too artsy for SDC. Would you like to see some old style carvings back in the shop?

My guess is they did not relocate them (removed them)..I can't see them relocating them to the Woodcarvers, due to space limitations. I wonder if they are only going to be set up in a booth somewhere for certain festivals like Kids Fest. It seems like the changes being made are going for more of a generic theme park feel. Now the engraved signs if I remember right was done by a machine? So I imagine that they moved it off site and will offer them in a store somewhere, the scroll saw names seemed to be busy all the time, so? I guess time will tell. Just my two cents worth.

First thing to do is have breakfast at the Mill...Then just enjoy the sites, sounds and smells that are everywhere in the park.. We dont get in too big of hurry for the rides anymore, but our teenager does and she loves to ride them all. Hit the shops, see the demonstrations and people watch over a snack in the afternoon..

I have come to terms with them moving the shop.....So having said that, dont you think that it would have been better to get the carving shop open, get the carvers back in there demonstrating and teaching others about an art form. Then continue to work on the Christmas shop during the spring break time. Who buys Christmas ornaments in the spring time anyway.....Has anyone seen any activity over at the new shop yet? Moving stuff around or setting up the shop? Just my two cents worth.

[Beginners Class information (Gregg Thompson)]

If there is any woodcarvers here on the forum, the City of Neosho, Mo. is holding a Woodcarving Seminar on March 3-4. There will be two classes, Beginners class for anyone that has never carved before or wants some formal training, and Intermediate / Advanced class for someone that wants to learn from one of the best carvers around.


Beginners Class information (Gregg Thompson) $75.00

www.gandgwoodcarving.com

Students will need to bring with them:
Woodcarving glove
Thumb guard (optional but recommended)
Carving Knife (no pocket knives)
Pencil or Pen

Items provided by Instructor:

Instruction
Block of wood
Painting & Staining Items

Intermediate Class Information (Gerald Sears) $100.00

www.gnbsearswoodcarving.com

Students will need to bring:

Carving tools, assorted gouges and v-tools
Carving knive(s)
Woodcarving glove & any additional safety equipment they use
Pencil or Pen
Items provided by instructor:
Instruction


Gerald's students will need to purchase their class project from the selection of rough-outs.  These rough outs vary in price from 17.00 to 25.00 each.

Registration / Contact : Chris @ 417-658-8052

Well that is what I have heard that they are moving to the Christmas Shop. I don't fully understand their reasoning for this move, I assume its probably to move more Christmas product (made in China) to make more $$$$$... So if this is true then it seems that they probably will go the way of the basket makers, etc. My understanding of how the carvers work is they don't sell to SDC, its a consignment thing. I really don't think that the carvers can compete with import items and so that means that they need less space to sell their items? Who ever made that decision to move them must not have been thinking clearly or maybe they just want to delete the carving for good, who knows. All I can say is I hope they don't go away, I really enjoy watching them carve. Just my two cents worth...

That group would definitely fit in at SDC..

So what can be done to get the word to the people that make decisions. We support the craftsman will all of our purchases. We love the pottery and have more pieces than we can use, we also have several glass items, woodcarvings, etc. I understand the import items make them more money but that's not what the park is about. One memory I have that stands out for me is going down into the carving shop and seeing tons of handmade suveniors and the people carving some of those items. We take our daughter there to get exposure to these individuals that have wonderful talents in all art forms and to show her that it's not just about going to the store and buying something that is made in china. Those craftsmen take the time to produce quality items and that means alot more than a mass produced item. I hope someone higher up at the park is reading things that the guests want and makes changes for the better to show they care.

I would be very supportive of getting the word out about bringing the crafts back. It seems that the focus is on import items and not hand made items. I don't want to purchase products made in china when I go to see craftsmen demonstrating their craft or trade. I think they need to take a long hard look at why people actually come to the park, and your right it is because of the craftsmen.

Has anyone heard of the downsizing of the craftsman at the park? I have heard several conversations about this. The craftsman are a big part of why our family goes. The rides are fine and all but isn't it really the home of the American craftsman.... I can spend alot of time watching the blacksmith, glass blowers, woodcarvers, etc.. If they are really planning to downgrade these things don't you think it will take away from the attraction of the park and make it just like every other theme park. Could you imagine going there and for example walking into the carving shop and there would be no carvers to watch or no one blowing glass in the glass shop.