Holland Van Gore Wood Art, Bowls, Sculpture And Artist

Greenville Woodworkers GuildAugust 2019Holland Van GoreWood Art, Bowls, Sculpture and ArtistHolland Van Gore will be presenting texturing wood surfaces of turned work.

Holland Van GoreArtist StatementTaking a piece of wood destinedfor the fireplace or landfill and makingsomething a friend, relative or collector wants to take home with them is arewarding experience that never getsold.I take cues from the inspiration ofall I see around me and that in turnpushes me to create my own idea ofnatural beauty. Most my work has anorganic feel to it and I still aim for thatquality.Early in my woodworking career, Iwas introduced to the lathe - the toolthat would become the center of mycreativity. I knew very little about thelathe starting out, but loved how apiece of wood could be shaped into aform quickly and easily compared to asaw, plane, or chisel.I’m always tempted to experiment with different forms and textures, which eventually led me to try atechnique known as “lost wood”. Thismethod involves removing a predetermined amount of wood from a turnedwork after it comes off the lathe, thustransforming it into an altogether different shape-often an elongated oval.This process allows for a shape that’svery different from most other typicallathe work.This past year I was introducedto the ancient art of milk paint. Theoldest painted surfaces on earth werecolored with simple environmentallyfriendly composition of milk, lime andearth pigments. I apply milk paint inmultiple layers and colors, and becauseof it’s soft velvety qualities, it give me alook and feel I am happy with.BioHolland Van Gores was born inSouthern California in 1953. He beganworking with wood, building skateboards, model airplanes, and anythinghe could in his father’s shop. His art-ist mother taught him the beauty ofnature and the limitless diversity ofshapes, textures, and colors, as well asthe wonder they emanate.After high school Van Gores traveledto and explored Mexico, Panama,San Blas Islands, Grand Cayman, andCosta Rica. The jungles of Costa Ricafascinated him enough to prolong hisstay of seven months. Those travels inspired him to leave California in 1979,buy a sailboat and begin the adventureof sailing through out the Caribbean.With his tools onboard he combinedhis love of the sea and woodworking.He married his “Island Girl” who cameto the Caribbean from Michigan. Theyset sail for South America exploringdozens of Islands and the many diversecultures through out the chain. Afterthe adventure of a lifetime Van Goresand his wife Mickie moved to dry land,were blessed with twin girls, and builta tropical home in a rain forest highon a mountain slope. He continued hisconstruction business while balancingfatherhood and woodturning. Most ofhis work is done using fallen or discarded trees as he saw firsthand the devastation clear cutting did to the area wherehe had lived in Costa Rica.2013 has brought a major change tothe Van Gores family as they havemoved from the island of St. Thomasto the Brevard area and now call ithome. Van Gores will continue hiswoodworking while looking for otheropportunities to add to his manyexperiences.

2018- 2019 OfficersRob BarhorstPresidentRob BarhorstPresidentRobert TepperExecutive Vice PresidentBill FullerTreasurerT H EP R E S I D E N T SWow – it has been hot and humidC O R N E Rof Period Furniture Makers (SAPFM)Chuck GrahamSecretaryoutside lately but always cool in theMid-Year Conference here at the Guild.shop. I’ve seen a lot of people taking ad-This is a real honor for the Guild and anDavid DeweaseVice President, Communicationsvantage of the A/C in the shop to workopportunity to show what a wonderfulon their projects. It’s too hot to play golforganization and facility we have.Van MatthewsVP of Fund Raisingor work in the yard – but never too hotDon ClarkProgram ChairmanHolly Ridge Ct. is finally pavedDoyle HogsedVice President, Educational ActivitiesJay LeonardVice President Charitable ProjectsAubrey RogersGuild AccountantDick BestEducation Center Superintendentto woodwork!and with curbing. Please be careful andwatch your speed so we don’t have anyaccidents as you enter and exit our parking lot. It’s kind of hard to see aroundthe corner as you exit and someonemight cut that corner a little short coming in our lot. It’s always nice to meetmembers but not that way!The land around us on all sidesis filled with heavy equipment. TheDavid AmanAt Largeold Shank’s Driving Range property isJohn ArnoldAt Largeproperty along our building on theAl SochaAt Largedown behind our detention pond forBill GayAccountant Emeritusaccidently hit our gas service line to theGreenvilleWoodworkers GuildP. O. Box 825Mauldin, SC red and grading has begun. Theother side is being cleared all the wayapartment homes. Unfortunately, theybuilding. Not a big deal – no explosion– we are just without gas until a new linecan be run. Gas is only needed for heating and that won’t be needed for quite awhile.Thanks again for your patience andunderstanding while the shop is closedJuly 25th – 29th as we host the SocietyAround The ShopThe Education Center Improvementday was a huge success. A big thank youto the 40 volunteers who turned outto work. The shop inside and out looksamazing. Thanks again for all those whoparticipated.Stuff happens!! If it happens to you,let the Supervisor know, so if somethingneeds to be repaired or replaced we canget it done. This way things will be available and in working order for the nextmember to use.Reminder: The newly upgradedrouter tables require all members usingthem to take a short certification videocourse. Please see the Supervisor to viewthe video. It will also require a Supervisorto check you in and out on these routers.Enjoy the shop – be safe!!

Society of American PeriodFurniture MakersWe are very pleased to bethe host for the mid-year conferenceof the Society of American PeriodFurniture Makers from Friday, July 26through Monday, July 29. Our shopwill be closed for all other purposeson Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Itwill close as usual Thursday night,July 25, and reopen for all use Mondaymorning, July 29. The SAPFM willhave bus tours away from the shop onFriday and Monday. About 30 Guildmembers are registered for this event.On Friday morning, July 26, we need20 members to come in at 9:00 am tomove the assembly tables to the lowerbuilding, clean up the assembly area,and set up tables and chairs, muchlike we did for the sawmill picnic. Wewant to present our facilities in thebest possible condition. Your help willbe greatly appreciated in making thisimportant event happen.Please register for this clean-up session by going to the website,log in and go to the calendar underMembers Only. We need you to register so we can be sure we have the rightnumber of volunteers. If you needhelp registering, please call DavidDewease at 864-293-2573.Bob Harvey Receives a Lifetime Membership to GWGfor his outstanding service to the Guild.

G W GA C T I V I T YR E P O R TC H A R I TA B L E P R O J E C T S / J u n e 1 t o J u n e 3 0 , 2 0 1 9. HoursBeads of Courage. 16South Carolina Veterans (Cremation Urns). 34Toy Workshop. 269Children’s Theatre. 64.5Other Charitable Projects. 22Total. 405.5MENTORING CLASSES / June 1 to June 30 , 2019HoursCombined total hours for adult classes. 140Youth Classes. 87Total. 227

Member’s ProjectsTurned Bowls byThomas NewtonScroll saw Puzzles byMichele Grandonico

Cutting Board and Bowl byKaren SheldonKnitting Yarn Holder byAl Socha

Painted Bowl byBill LancasterKaleidoscope byJohn Stiehler

Scroll Sawed Nativity byGary MorrisBoxes byJohn Arnold

Next guild meeting Monday, August 5, 2019Greenville Woodworkers GuildEducation Center209 Holly Ridge DriveGreenville, SC 29607(864) 299-9663Woodworkers GuildP.O. Box 825Greenville, SC 29662For more informationwww.greenvillewoodworkers.com

Woodworkers Guild P.O. Box 825 Greenville, SC 29662 Greenville Woodworkers Guild Education Center 209 Holly Ridge Drive Greenville, SC 29607 (864) 299-9663 For more information www.greenvillewoodworkers.com Next guild meeting Monday, August 5, 2019