Bill Jensen, Mayor Emeritus of Fifth Street, is an avid and skilled woodcarver. The last two years, he's chosen to spend the winters at home, just north of Minneapolis. The skills he taught at Rockport 35 RV Park are still evident and being improved upon.We are especially pleased to have John Martin, woodcarver extraordinaire, with us this year. His utility trailer makes a fine woodcarving studio. John, right, is gracious in showing visitors his work and in passing along tips to our carvers.
This weekend, carvers from hundreds of miles around will gather in Port Aransas for a woodcarving show at the Aransas Pass Civic Center, 700 W. Wheeler Ave. Hours of the show are:
- Saturday 10:00 to 4:00
- Sunday 10:00 to 3:30
Admission is $2 per person.
Our long-time carvers, JW and Gordon, will join John as exhibitors at the show. Gordon and JW's carvings were featured in articles on this site last year.
If you've never visited a woodcarving show in Southern Texas, go! Be prepared to be amazed at the fine work on exhibit.The photo at the right is of John's elephant. You'll marvel at the detail in John's carvings!
Photos were provided by Bob Bolthouse; Thanks, Bob!
