A bit about the Guildmaster's Challenge 2023! (At the Annual Meeting in Altoona, PA)

Fall is officially here and has brought hurricane season with it. I’ll be praying for all of our members that may experience bad weather this fall and winter- stay safe! As the summer and fall events are winding down, our thoughts turn to winter horn projects, next year’s activities and have no fear- planning for our own Annual Horn Fair is underway. Keep an eye out for information about details in the next issue of The Horn Book. One bit of “sneak peak” info I can give you is next year’s Guildmaster’s Challenge.

For years, the Challenge has been the same; make a horn item in a completely traditional manner- no power tools, electric lighting or modern day means. From my own personal experience, this wasn’t an easy task! When I became Guildmaster, I started to think about what I would choose as my challenge. Would I continue with tradition, or veer off for something new? After some discussions with Past Guidmasters and Executive Committee members, I decided to take a different look at the idea. As you’ll see in my article in the Fall issue of The Horn Book, “Traditional vs. Contemporary…”, I’ve been thinking quite a lot about this very thing!

So, I’ve designed the 2023 Guildmaster’s Challenge to stretch your creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.I hope that it will spark an interest within many of our members new and old alike! Your item may be made using any means you have at your disposal. It is to be a completely contemporary piece- one that can be found in any modern home, office, workshop or school. Something that others might look at and not realizeit’s made with horn- but what a great conversation starter when you reveal its secret! Use your imagination! Your items will be judged on creativity and of course workmanship. Let the fun begin!

 

Excitedly awaiting the next time we meet,
Kris Polizzi – HCH Guildmaster

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