05/29/2026
Hello!
Trying to catch up on information I promised to send.
First, let's confirm the dates. Show is Sat/Sun October 3,4
The brochure is attached for all the check-in times, categories, table rentals raffles.
Training is before and after the show. Previous emails had information on all the instructors but Phil Gentry and Vic Hood. Phil's projects and information on Vic Hood's class will be attached on a second email.
I don't want to hurry you, but I had 4 people sign up for classes today. So don't delay too long!
Before the Show
Phil Gentry caricature Roughout Sept. 30, Oct 1 and 2
Phil's projects are roughouts that he created or Gary Falin created. The pictures attached show what is available...but there may be a few more Phil Gentry roughouts! You could be the first to do one! Don't think there is only 6 projects.. actually 13 since some attachments have multiple projects. Pictures are attached
Doug Stainbrook pyrography Sept. 30, Oct. 1 and 2
Vic Hood Realistic bust Sept 30, Oct 1 and 2
Vic Hood is doing mallet and chisel realistic busts. You can google him to get the examples of his work. Tom Kubota is organizing this class. He has provided details below and if you have any questions on the class, it's best to go directly to Tom for the information or to register for this class.
From Tom Kubota:
Please send a deposit of 50 dollars to hold a space. It would be helpful to send me an email or text at the same time,so I know to look for it, and can acknowledge receipt.
Sorry for the omission.
TKubota
Vic Hood will be holding a 3 day class on carving busts on Wednesday to Friday, 9/30/26 – 10/2/26 at the My People Senior Center in Sevierville Tn. 1220 W. Main Street, Sevierville, TN, United States, Tennessee. The class will run from 9-4 and precedes the Smoky Mountain Woodcarving Show, which will be Saturday and Sunday. The cost for the three days will be 250.00. The cost of the butternut blank, will be an additional 70-80 dollars
A place can be reserved by sending a check addressed to Thomas Kubota. I will be paying Vic in cash at the time of the class. The check won’t be deposited until 4 weeks before the class. The balance of tuition will be requested at least two weeks before the class starts. Please bring cash for the butternut blank. The class will be limited to the first 10 people who sign up. In two weeks, registration will be announced to the participants of the Smoky Mountain woodcarving Show.
For those of you who are from out of town, there are multiple hotels and places to eat in the area.
Look forward to seeing you there. Sorry for the delay in the announcement.
Thomas T. Kubota
4639 Scenic Point Dr
Louisville, Tn 37777
865-567-3539
John Griscti Chip Carving Oct1 and 2
Ed Lampert Santa Caricature/painting Oct. 1 and 2
After the show
Rich Wetherbee Clay October 5,6
Roughouts, Bark 7,8
Show Highlights
Competition. We have one of the only shows that provides cash awards for each category besides receiving a ribbon. In addition, we have the best caricature ward and 1st and 2nd Best of Show awards. There is a separate category for instructor assisted carvings for intermediate and novice carvers. We want to recognize the great work instructors do to promote our hobby.
Raffles/silent auctions. Bragging a bit, but its a monster amount of prizes in the raffle. Carving tools, gift certificates, books, roughouts, supplies and a bunch of stuff you can't live without. Then the silent auction has finished carvngs from carvers like Gary Falin, the late Clair Smith and other great prizes...its very special.
Demonstrations will be held on Saturday and Sunday by known carvers.
Chainsaw carver will be demonstrating both days with available carvings for sale.
Saturday evening, there is a dinner with a free raffle for attendees.
Bob Stadtlander will be there with 8 tables of supplies and plenty of knives and tools. In addition, Gary Falin will have his carvings and roughouts for sale in addiition to Rich Wetherbee, Phil Gentry and a host of other craftsman.
Table Rentals $35 for non-members, 25 for members
Lodging
Last email had the list of motels. In addition, there is several campgrounds that have cabins for rent. Here are a couple. You might want to check the VRBO,Trivago and Booking.com sites.
Here are a couple opportunities a reasonable distance from the Senior Center
Riverside RV Park and Resort http://www.riversidecamp.com
Ripplin Waters RV Park http://www.ripplinwatersrvpark.com
Attached in the information on the show. You don't have to send in your competition form ahead of time...bring it to check in. You must reserve a table ahead of time. Normally, we don't have extras.
About the attachments. There is two pages for the brochure. The registration form might have an unwanted PDF stamp...ignore it...I will correct it after I discuss with Dean, the tech giant. You can use that form for your carvng registration but hopefully another one will be available soon. Fill it out and you will be assigned a carver number at registration so you can fill out the last column. All carvings must be completed by the carver except in the instructor assisted class.
Woodcarver Festival Brochure:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WMg0gJ6Ga3ItSGhimpI6P9DqHQ2Q4noJ/view?usp=sharing
2026 Registration Form:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OQn9EWVrhxZ-5BymQB8OLBIVwd6d_J79/view?usp=sharing
Any questions, call text or email me.
JR Hemmerlein
309-620-1197
