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<p>Members,</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>So, my thinking so far about doing it: <br>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>2, Have someone who is a pretty good teacher, one that can boil
a simple project down to a few minutes.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Thanks, John<br>
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<td>Virtual 2020 Norskedalen midsummer fest</td>
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<td>Julie Schroeder <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:juliekschroeder@gmail.com"><juliekschroeder@gmail.com></a></td>
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Hello, John,<br>
Hope you are enjoying this beautiful sunny day! Days like this
help us get through the reality of the world.<br>
<br>
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. <br>
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?<br>
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Please let me know what you think.<br>
<br>
Thank you, and enjoy your week-end!<br>
<br>
Kindly,<br>
Julie<br>
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<blockquote type="cite">On May 19, 2020, at 3:59 PM, John &
Donna Griffiths <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:griff@mwt.net"><griff@mwt.net></a> wrote:<br>
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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.<br>
<br>
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<br>
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On 5/19/2020 11:47 AM, Julie Schroeder wrote:<br>
<blockquote type="cite">Hi, John,<br>
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.<br>
<br>
From all of us at Norskedalen, thank you all so much for your
willingness to be part of it.<br>
<br>
We’ll be back next year!<br>
<br>
Kindly,<br>
Julie<br>
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<blockquote type="cite">On May 12, 2020, at 12:13 PM, Julie
Schroeder <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:juliekschroeder@gmail.com"><juliekschroeder@gmail.com></a> wrote:<br>
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Sounds good. We’ll be in touch.<br>
<br>
Thanks!<br>
Julie<br>
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<blockquote type="cite">On May 12, 2020, at 9:51 AM, John
& Donna Griffiths <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:griff@mwt.net"><griff@mwt.net></a> wrote:<br>
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Julie<br>
<br>
I'll start trying to round up people around June 1st. Keep
me posted.<br>
<br>
John<br>
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On 5/11/2020 12:19 PM, Julie Schroeder wrote:<br>
<blockquote type="cite">Hi, John,<br>
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.<br>
<br>
Thank you so much for agreeing to come. We’re hoping for
a beautiful sunny day.<br>
<br>
Julie<br>
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<blockquote type="cite">On May 8, 2020, at 2:18 PM, John
& Donna Griffiths <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:griff@mwt.net"><griff@mwt.net></a> wrote:<br>
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Hello Julie,<br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
Please keep me posted as event planning goes forward.<br>
<br>
John<br>
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On 5/4/2020 11:22 AM, Julie Schroeder wrote:<br>
<blockquote type="cite">Hi, Norskedalen friends,<br>
<br>
Hope the sunshine is bringing you some much needed
joy and cheer.<br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
Hope we’ll see you all there!<br>
<br>
Thank you,<br>
<br>
Julie Schroeder - Board Member (608-797-5554)<br>
Katrina Bjornstad - Heritage Program Coordinator
(608-452-3424)<br>
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