DUNCAN —
Not many would disagree that the world could need more peace and one of the exhibitors at the upcoming Duncan Crafts, Arts and Hobbies Association’s craft show believes he has an answer.
Duane Paul has appreciated the sound of a flute for a long time.
Then he was given one and after he learned to play, he went on to make them along with many other musical instruments.
He will have a booth full of them at the Stephens County Fair & Expo Center from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
“My wife bought me a flute at the dedication of the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center’s On the Trail Monument in 1998,” said Paul. “A couple years later, I started making them.”
He not only makes lovely Native American flutes but also a number of other types of acoustic based instruments. These include tuned wind chimes, Aeolian harps, rain sticks, pan flutes, shakuhachi and quena.
Along with his instruments, Paul will offer various works of pyrography, which translates into “writing with fire.”
This is a type of wood burning that is used to create fine art. There will also be ceremonial dance rattles and silhouette carvings.
However, it is the flutes that Paul believes bring peace.
During the May craft show, he took a few minutes out of each hour to play one of his flutes.
This was not only done as a demonstration, but a way to translate some tranquility to those attending.
“On thing I try to do is get a flute into as many people’s hands as I can,” he said. “I want to keep the flute and tradition alive and give them peace in their lives.”
New to the DCAHA, Paul said he has enjoyed setting up a booth and has had a nice bit of success with the shows.
He genuinely looks forward to those who visit and the other vendors.
“People are fascinating and I enjoy meeting them,” Paul said. “(The craft show) is a good event and there are a lot of talented people, you’d be amazed at all you can find.”
This fall craft show has been filled to the max with vendors, said Susan Gooden, with the craft show.
There are vendors from both near and far with a good variety of items available.
“There is a lot of new stuff at this one and good food,” she said. “We’re trying to make it different.”
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Duane Paul takes time during the Spring craft show to entertain visitors and other exhibitors with his flute. Rebeka Rutledge/The Duncan Banner
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