[crw-talk] Fwd: Virtual 2020 Norskedalen midsummer fest

Thu Jun 11 16:35:47 CDT 2020

Members,

I just got an email from Julie at Norskedalen asking us to put together 
a short, like a couple of minutes long, video of someone turning and 
discussing the process and the finished product.  Read her note below.

Well, that would take more than a couple of minutes most likely; but it 
is something a few of us could put together while still being safe in 
terms of distancing, masks and so on.  Probably a spindle project as 
they are often quicker than a cross grain one such as a bowl.

So, my thinking so far about doing it:

1,  Have the turner be someone who has their lathe in the center of the 
shop, not against a wall like mine is, so the video person may stand 
across the lathe to shoot.

2,  Have someone who is a pretty good teacher, one that can boil a 
simple project down to a few minutes.

3,  A cell phone camera would enable us to ship the video to them easily 
via email or text message.  Or we could use a regular camera and mail 
the SD card with the video on it to them to handle however they want.

4,  I can do that much, be the camera guy, hold the camera and stay 
quiet.  I can write better than I can turn and talk so someone else 
should do the turning.  I am clueless when it comes to editing any video.

5,  We could do a second brief video that would be an Instant Gallery 
with 4-6 pieces.  Video cam guy/gal could shoot while the narrator holds 
up a piece and speaks for say one minute about the piece.  ("This 
natural edge bowl is made of walnut and the bark was intact, the grain 
runs so and so the maker did whatever in terms of design...")  And on 
the the next piece.  Not a lot of technical gibberish we like to talk 
about, just a few facts that would interest non-turners.

So, volunteers?  We would need a shop where the video could be shot with 
access around the lathe  and decent lighting.  There are turners in the 
club that are good at turning and speaking at the same time.  There are 
also members who are better in the technical part of filming than I.  
There are surely members who might have a better idea than mine.  So 
please volunteer, I'll coordinate and help.

Thanks, John

-------- Forwarded Message --------
Subject: 	Virtual 2020 Norskedalen midsummer fest
Date: 	Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:34:53 -0500
From: 	Julie Schroeder <juliekschroeder at gmail.com>
To: 	John & Donna Griffiths <griff at mwt.net>

Hello, John,
Hope you are enjoying this beautiful sunny day! Days like this help us 
get through the reality of the world.

With the crazy world as it is, Norskedalen is planning a virtual 
Midsummer Fest. It’ll be different than before but that’s the way of the 
world these days.
We are putting together a series of video offerings similar to what we 
would have had live at the event. We are wondering if you or anyone in 
your group has or would be willing to put together a short video on 
woodturning. It would only have to be a couple of minutes long. It would 
be great if someone would explain the history, how it’s done, show some 
of the process, and then the finished piece. Do you think anyone would 
in interested in doing that?

Please let me know what you think.

Thank you, and enjoy your week-end!

Kindly,
Julie

> On May 19, 2020, at 3:59 PM, John & Donna Griffiths <griff at mwt.net> wrote:
>
> Sadly I agree with you, just too dangerous out there yet. Nobody in 
> their right mind would attend in current conditions;but the club does 
> enjoy our times at Norskedalen so if things had turned out differently 
> I could have gotten people to help with out much trouble.
>
> Just an aside, I myself do a number of craft shows up here north of La 
> Crosse, and every one so far up to Labor day has cancelled. A three 
> day one scheduled for October is being seriously reconsidered by the 
> artists managing it. I think it is very likely there will be none this 
> season. John
>
> On 5/19/2020 11:47 AM, Julie Schroeder wrote:
>> Hi, John,
>> We have made the difficult decision to cancel 2020 Midsummer Fest. 
>> The safety and well being of everyone was at the heart of the decision.
>>
>> From all of us at Norskedalen, thank you all so much for your 
>> willingness to be part of it.
>>
>> We’ll be back next year!
>>
>> Kindly,
>> Julie
>>
>>> On May 12, 2020, at 12:13 PM, Julie Schroeder 
>>> <juliekschroeder at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Sounds good. We’ll be in touch.
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>> Julie
>>>
>>>> On May 12, 2020, at 9:51 AM, John & Donna Griffiths <griff at mwt.net> 
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Julie
>>>>
>>>> I'll start trying to round up people around June 1st. Keep me posted.
>>>>
>>>> John
>>>>
>>>> On 5/11/2020 12:19 PM, Julie Schroeder wrote:
>>>>> Hi, John,
>>>>> Thank you, that sounds great. We are still planning on going ahead 
>>>>> as scheduled. We will be paying close attention to the virus 
>>>>> recommendations to ensure everyone’s safety. We will inform you if 
>>>>> our plans change.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you so much for agreeing to come. We’re hoping for a 
>>>>> beautiful sunny day.
>>>>>
>>>>> Julie
>>>>>
>>>>>> On May 8, 2020, at 2:18 PM, John & Donna Griffiths 
>>>>>> <griff at mwt.net> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hello Julie,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I heard from the CRW club president, he wants to go with it if 
>>>>>> possible. So I was thinking I would try to round up members 
>>>>>> starting about June 1st, assuming you folks decide to go ahead 
>>>>>> with it.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Please keep me posted as event planning goes forward.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> John
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 5/4/2020 11:22 AM, Julie Schroeder wrote:
>>>>>>> Hi, Norskedalen friends,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hope the sunshine is bringing you some much needed joy and cheer.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Good news, we are planning on holding Midsummer Fest on June 
>>>>>>> 20th this year! It will most likely look a little different but 
>>>>>>> we’re optimistic that it’ll be held. With so many events being 
>>>>>>> cancelled and with the 350 acres of property at Norskedalen, 
>>>>>>> Midsummer Fest would be a well deserved and fun family outing 
>>>>>>> while maintaining our social distancing.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> We are contacting you, our demonstrators, to see what your 
>>>>>>> interest is. Will you be a demonstrator this year? We can work 
>>>>>>> with you to determine where and how your table and space will 
>>>>>>> look to keep everyone safe. Please let us know your thoughts, 
>>>>>>> and if you’ll demonstrate your craft.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hope we’ll see you all there!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thank you,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Julie Schroeder - Board Member (608-797-5554)
>>>>>>> Katrina Bjornstad - Heritage Program Coordinator (608-452-3424)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>
>

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