FEGA members and friends kickin it at the GM . . . . .

[Barry Lee Hands]

My friend Rick Simmons is taking the Lovenberg class, and I am taking the Siderov class, and here are some pics of friends and FEGA members. . . .

Alain "A-Love" Lovenberg and Rick "Hamslap" Simmons hangin at the Candlewood.

Detail of Lovenberg engraving.

Alexander Siderov sharpens an Onglette

Barry drilling a setting

Fred Bowen, Alain Lovenberg, Rick, Liz and Ron, Barry and Sandy chillin at Montana Mike's thursday night.
We discussed the Reno 2013 show coming up and long range goals for FEGA.

 

[Andrew Biggs]

Fantastic photos thanks Barry

That brings back some very fond memories

Cheers
Andrew

 

[Roger Bleile]

Who was driving the cop car Barry?

 

[Barry Lee Hands]

Thanks Andrew, and Roger, the "Black Beast " is the vehicle of Mr. Rick Simmons.

 

[rod]

Thanks, Barry!

These informal photos, together with the GRS daily slideshows of both classes, paint a very good picture. Pass on my best to Liz and Ron, as they are no longer online.

Rod

 

[Barry Lee Hands]

Thanks Rod, I will give them your best.
Liz was inquiring as to whether you would be here this weekend.
Here is another detail of Lovenberg work, and my first finished setting from the Siderov class:

 

[Crazy Horse]

Just curious, what is the depth of relief on that Lovenberg piece. Stunning to sat the least.

 

[Barry Lee Hands]

I am not sure of the precise depth, but it is as deep as it looks!

 

[rod]

These are great close up pictures from the trenches, Barry!

Wishing you participants, and all who assemble for the intervening social Week starting this evening, the very best, .

Regrettably, I will be listening from afar, if Ron Smith, Fred B, yourself, and others get around to swapping a song or two. Circumstances keep me home-bound and at my bench, but y'all have fun, let off some steam before getting back on Monday to part two of what appears to be two great courses. We will also keep an eye on the daily photos and video!

Rod

 

[fegarex]

While Andrew was not here in person he was here in spirit!!

 

[mrthe]

Thank you for the close up photos,very nice details,is your first attemp in stone setting? Very well done,is somethimg that i want to learn someday!i have to take a look to the Siderov's school Courses,in no t to far to me if i don't remember bad is in Belgium.

 

[Andrew Biggs]

That's great thanks Rex

I really wish I was there!!

I have some very fond memories of the GM classes and weekends. Long may they last!!

Cheers
Andrew

 

[Hora]

GM Weekend Photos

On the website of GRS the photos of the GM weekend are uploaded revealing all the usual and not usual suspects. The photos look great. Seeing the pictures of day 5, I guess they could use a break like this.

 

[Andrew Biggs]

It's amazing to think it was 2 years ago Hora when yourself and Simone and all the rest of us were enjoying the BBQ dinner. It was an excellent weekend for everyone.

Cheers
Andrew

 

[Barry Lee Hands]

Yes, it is a good event, here are some more pics:

 

[Mike Fennell]

Barry, thanks for the photos. They depict some of the scenes that I missed while there.

Alain was a little disappointed that there was no real songfest on the weekend. Fred?

The Rex's Skype call to Andrew on Sunday evening was an unexpected but much appreciated pleasure.

 

[Barry Lee Hands]

Hi Mrthe, I have set a lot of stones, but never had any real training before this class.
Mike, it was good to see you, here are some more pics.
An unusual graver by Alexandr:

shaping before sharpening:

Eating:

Andrew was hitting it hard:

some setting by Barry:

 

[Haraga.com]

Nice job on the settings. Americans can't get enough food can they?

 

[Andrew Biggs]

Great photos thanks Barry.

And that looks like some pretty impressive stone setting being done.

Yip, I needed a drink after all that

Cheers
Andrew

 

[Barry Lee Hands]

Yes Andrew, you were seen everywhere, you must have been having quite a time.
More pics:

Siderov explaining layout for original designs:

A_Love at work:

Work in progress,