[Nfb-krafters-korner] Want To Know Wednesday

[Bernice]

Your message reminded me how much I enjoyed carving the places to fit the
hinges.  It made me think I would like a class in carving.  I think I will
add that to my list of things to do when I retire in a few months.  I loved
the feel of the wood taking shape.  

I also took a sculpture class where we worked with plaster and clay.  Again
my guide dog came away kind of dusty.  Good thing she was a patient
forgiving girl.

There is so much to do out there.

My degree program was occupational therapy, and we had so many good ideas
presented in our technique classes.

One kids craft was presented where the person showed us how to make
different animals starting with a simple geometric shape.  A fish started
with a cone, and a rabbit started with an egg.

Again, so much to do.

Bernice and the sweet Octane.

-----Original Message-----
From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Cathy Flesher via Nfb-krafters-korner
Sent: Friday, March 17, 2017 11:04 PM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists' <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Cathy Flesher <flowersandherbs at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Want To Know Wednesday

Hi Bernice and all,

My husband took wood shop in the Ohio state school for the blind. He made a
number of things, one was a huge cabinet. He did use power tools and really
enjoyed the class. 
So blind folks can certainly learn these skills as you have said. However,
personally I don't like the sound of loud things and I wouldn't feel
comfortable learning how to use them.


My friend next door and another friend's husband both carve and have made
some wonderful things. My neighbor made a walking stick out of a single
piece of hardwood and carved a golden retriever on the top. It has such
detail. I can feel the ruffled fluffy neck hair.!! My friend's husband made
a carving that creates a tactile picture into wood. It was of a beach with a
lighthouse shining over the water. I could feel the rocks on the beach, the
waves on the water and even the beam of light from the lighthouse. It was so
awesome.

So for everyone that goes to the chat, enjoy yourselves. ... my birthday is
coming up next month. <smile>   

Cathy F


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