Contributing Member wolvenstien Posted March 13, 2007 Contributing Member Report Posted March 13, 2007 Well, ahem, there once upon a time was a company that considered "putting on the show" and establishing the world class standard. They invented the prestigious "Al Stohlman Award". Then there was a guild that grew so big that putting on an international show was discussed, but there was too much apathy to pursue it seriously. The Al Stohlman Award was turned over to the one magazine that caters to carvers, but is not available on your local newstand, so companies have trouble justifying the expense of the advertising. Leatherland is not very well organized, with the exception of the cooperation of the IFoLG member guilds. I think we could easily do contests or comparisons online with people voting for their favorites. I could ask around for donation prizes. I'd need a few of you to volunteer to judge so no one knows who did what until winners are announced. Wolvie, you're in charge of getting a few people to judge and suggest some ideas for patterns, guidelines, dates etc I'll set up an area where you guys can hash out the details privately, then you can announce it on the main board. If you're interested in leatherworker.net competitions, post here or PM Wolvie. Meanwhile, I need to get back to work on the member galleries. Don't forget to send me pictures and a bio so I can include your business, hobby or smiling face! gallery@leatherworker.net Johanna (still waiting for Dan's stuff! LOL) Quote "The miracle is not how two adults can create a child, the phenomenon is how quickly a child can create two adults." -- VYBE Her: Hit Me Him: Do you want me to use the knife? Her: No, When you hit with a knife, that's STABBING!
Contributing Member wolvenstien Posted March 13, 2007 Author Contributing Member Report Posted March 13, 2007 Ok, as the topic implies and the first repost of Johannas says... Lets talk about putting on a contest, one that you are not required to be a member of a guild to enter, and can be entered by all. I am only putting this out as a suggestion, I was thrown into this by opening my big mouth, but would like my fellow members here to add your input to this and help us create something that we might want to make as an anual or semi anual event for the members here. First off, I would like a handfull of members to volunteer as Judges. As a judge, you will not be permitted to enter the contest, so if this is something you would like to partisipate in as a contestant, then dont volunteer as a judge. I am thinking three judges and two alternitive judges incase something happens to one or more of the first judges. Post back here suggestions for a carving: I would like something that is on the beginner level, and that has complete directions so the beginner can do it, but even the experts can enter using the same carving.... (remember there are no rules yet so I am only throwing this out there and everything will be discussed by the judges and then put out for the members... ) everyone knows what level you are so when it is submitted, you tell what your level is and it will be judged accordingly. Lets get something started.... Also... If anyone out there wants to donate soemthing for the winners of each class... or whatever, please speak up about that too. Thanks Mike Quote "The miracle is not how two adults can create a child, the phenomenon is how quickly a child can create two adults." -- VYBE Her: Hit Me Him: Do you want me to use the knife? Her: No, When you hit with a knife, that's STABBING!
Members MatthewD Posted March 13, 2007 Members Report Posted March 13, 2007 I like the idea of something that is on a beginner level just because I am a beginner and it would help me a ton to be able to do some of these... I just got finished with one that I might post but personally I am semi happy with it... need to work on my tracing more than anything... Quote
Members dsenette Posted March 13, 2007 Members Report Posted March 13, 2007 from a purely administrative stand point...i think in the contest structure you'd beable to have a couple of levels in the competition...like a best newbie and best old hat winner...that way someone who's just starting out could actually compete against someone who's done this from the womb...just the monkey's 2 cents Quote "We are all blind men touching an elephant. Each with a different view. It's only when we compare our experiences that we can truly know the complete picture" ~ Buddhist proverb
Ambassador abn Posted March 13, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted March 13, 2007 I think this is a great idea, and had wondered about it before, but was wise enough to keep my mouth shut to avoid Johanna tasking me with it! Regardless, I'd like to see this or a similar competition take place each year in June to celebrate the anniversary of Leatherworker.net. (We have to do something special, don't we??) Also, I think there should be a Member's Choice category, maybe completely unrestricted, with holsters, pool cue cases and motorcycle seats all competing against each other, and members voting in a poll for the winner. I'd be glad to help with this, so just let me know... Best, -Alex Quote
Contributing Member Regis Posted March 13, 2007 Contributing Member Report Posted March 13, 2007 This is all a great idea as "something to strive for" beyond personal (or customer) satisfaction. That member's or "Best in Show" would be a hoot. Some thoughts...... - entries would have to be something not posted previously - define beginner (e.g. 1, 2, or 5 years experience or perhaps anyone started since last contest) - giving points or rank to all entries so participants would really know how they grade or stack up (close to winning or long long way to improve) Really tough job for the judges and any entry fee should go to the judges or split between judges and leatherworker.net Regis Quote God, Family, and Country (although liberals are attempting to destroy these in the USA)
Contributing Member wolvenstien Posted March 13, 2007 Author Contributing Member Report Posted March 13, 2007 This is all a great idea as "something to strive for" beyond personal (or customer) satisfaction. That member's or "Best in Show" would be a hoot.Some thoughts...... - entries would have to be something not posted previously - define beginner (e.g. 1, 2, or 5 years experience or perhaps anyone started since last contest) - giving points or rank to all entries so participants would really know how they grade or stack up (close to winning or long long way to improve) Really tough job for the judges and any entry fee should go to the judges or split between judges and leatherworker.net Regis Unless the powers that be say different, I dont believe there would be any entry fees.... if there are, it would be very minimal, and go for the server costs and whatnot I am sure... As for a "best in show" I guess that would be ok, if the contestant, wanted to enter thier item to be judged along side everything else outside of his/her experiance range.... As for setting limits on experiance, I dont think setting a year limit would work... I am less than a year, and perhaps look like less than a year, but others could have 10 years and still be "new" in thier work..... and someone with two years could be experianced enough to compete against someone with +5 years... this would be a matter of self catagorization, and there would be no reason for someone who knows they are working as an expert to enter as a beginner... honesty goes along way here... Anyone outside of ABN want to judge and get in on this? I think the idea of judging in June as a memorial to this site would be great and is an awesome idea! ABN, you have a PM. Quote "The miracle is not how two adults can create a child, the phenomenon is how quickly a child can create two adults." -- VYBE Her: Hit Me Him: Do you want me to use the knife? Her: No, When you hit with a knife, that's STABBING!
Members Blake Posted March 13, 2007 Members Report Posted March 13, 2007 Unless the powers that be say different, I dont believe there would be any entry fees.... if there are, it would be very minimal, and go for the server costs and whatnot I am sure... As for a "best in show" I guess that would be ok, if the contestant, wanted to enter thier item to be judged along side everything else outside of his/her experiance range.... As for setting limits on experiance, I dont think setting a year limit would work... I am less than a year, and perhaps look like less than a year, but others could have 10 years and still be "new" in thier work..... and someone with two years could be experianced enough to compete against someone with +5 years... this would be a matter of self catagorization, and there would be no reason for someone who knows they are working as an expert to enter as a beginner... honesty goes along way here... Anyone outside of ABN want to judge and get in on this? I think the idea of judging in June as a memorial to this site would be great and is an awesome idea! ABN, you have a PM. you can put me down as a volunteer. Are you going to form a show commitee or use the judges for that offense too? Kind Regards Blake Blake Quote
Ambassador pete Posted March 13, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted March 13, 2007 how about NO contest. What about a gathering of sorts. I'de love to meet the folks that I've met online with this forum. No contest or prizes or anything. How's about we just meet, fellowship and swap techniques, tools, experiences, etc. I think that the thought of a contest changes the mind seet of many people- egos are deflated or raised, fear of showing your work to others to be "judged" verbally or mentally, low self-esteemed artists and blowhards, etc. why don't we rent a hotel and just have a nice weekend pea-aire' Quote
Ambassador pete Posted March 13, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted March 13, 2007 One more thought- Wildrose is looking for donated tools. I'm sure that there are others out there with similar needs and projects going on. we could post those needs before the meeting and help out. I'm a musician by trade (fiddle, electric jazz mandolin, bluegrass acoustic, and keyboards). I know that Jeff Mosby is a player and it wouldn't surpride me to find a dozen or more who also play. We could have a 30 min. get together to set a list and play for the event. Quote
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