Opportunities
David Kublank will be teaching Scandinavian Flat Plane carvng and Lynn Kublank will be teaching basic techniques and safety procedures for wood burning on May 3, 4, and 5, 2018. Classes will be held at Sun Prairie Colonial Club, 3018 Blankenheim Lane, Sun Prairie, WI. The class information and registration form can be downloaded below.
| CACW Klublank Classes May 2018 |
Krausman's Wildlife Reference Photos & Woodcarving Studio, 1750 Co. Hwy 557, Gwinn, MI offers carving seminars and workshops. The 2018 Seminar Schedule can be found on the Seminar Schedule page.
Upcoming Events
* The 2018 Annual Mid-Wisconsin Chippers "Artistry in Wood" Woodcarving Show, Competition, and Sale - Sunday, April 29, 2018, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Crystal Falls Banquet Facility, Corner of North Ridge Drive and 1500 Handschke Drive., New London, WI 54961.
* The 8th Annual Oshkosh Bird Fest - Saturday, May 5, 2018. The 2018 Bird Fest Schedule has activities at Menomonie Park, 520 Pratt Tr., Oshkosh, WI from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm. There will be a Gallery Walk from 6:00-9:00 pm at the Bird Fest Headquarters, Oshkosh Masonic Center, 204 Washington Ave., Oshkosh, WI. Other events include Bird Fest under the Dome at the Oshkosh Public Library, 106 Washington Ave., Oshkosh, WI.
* The Gordon Stiller Best Maritime Carving Award - May 18-20, 2018 at the Midwestern Model Ships & Boats Contest and Display at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum at Manitowoc, 75 Maritime Dr., Manitowoc, WI. The schedule of events and registration forms can be downloaded here.
* International Woodcarvers Congress - June 6, 2018 through June 17, 2018. Jackson County Fairgrounds, 1212 E. Quarry St., Maquoketa, IA 52060.
* Discover Woodcarving - Saturday, July 16, 2018, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm., Discovery Museum, 711 N. Main St., Ste. 2, Rockford, IL. This show is sponsored by the Blackhawk Carving Club.
* The Doane Experience - July 22, 2018 through July 28, 2018. Doane University, 1014 Boswell Ave., Crete, NE.
* Lake Country Carvers Annual Woodcarving Show, Competition, and Sale - Saturday, August 4, 2018, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Lake Country Life Enrichment Center, 1306 West Wisconsin Ave., Oconomowoc, WI. Free admission. Contact Ray Burow at rburow1@wi.rr.com for more information.
* Carv-Fest Woodcarving Festival - August 9, 10, and 11, 2018 , Alexander Park Ice Arena, 1816 NW 2nd Ave., Fairbault, MN. All classes are $55.00 for a full day of carving (9:00 am to 5:00 pm). There is also a material charge ($5.00 to $35.00 average) paid directly to the instructor. Early reservations are recommended because the festival has been sold out at 95% nearly every year. However, walk-ins are welcome to stop in and see what is available each day.
* The 22nd Annual Musky Wood Carvers Workshop - August 14-17, 2018, Boulder Junction, WI. The $60 registration fee includes a Tuesday Lasagna Dinner. The deadline for registration is May 31, 2018. Check the club website Workshop page for updates on classes and instructors. All classes will be held at the Boulder Junction Community Center on Highway M. Workshop information and registration forms can be downloaded below.
* The 2018 Annual Mid-Wisconsin Chippers "Artistry in Wood" Woodcarving Show, Competition, and Sale - Sunday, April 29, 2018, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Crystal Falls Banquet Facility, Corner of North Ridge Drive and 1500 Handschke Drive., New London, WI 54961.
* The 8th Annual Oshkosh Bird Fest - Saturday, May 5, 2018. The 2018 Bird Fest Schedule has activities at Menomonie Park, 520 Pratt Tr., Oshkosh, WI from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm. There will be a Gallery Walk from 6:00-9:00 pm at the Bird Fest Headquarters, Oshkosh Masonic Center, 204 Washington Ave., Oshkosh, WI. Other events include Bird Fest under the Dome at the Oshkosh Public Library, 106 Washington Ave., Oshkosh, WI.
* The Gordon Stiller Best Maritime Carving Award - May 18-20, 2018 at the Midwestern Model Ships & Boats Contest and Display at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum at Manitowoc, 75 Maritime Dr., Manitowoc, WI. The schedule of events and registration forms can be downloaded here.
* International Woodcarvers Congress - June 6, 2018 through June 17, 2018. Jackson County Fairgrounds, 1212 E. Quarry St., Maquoketa, IA 52060.
* Discover Woodcarving - Saturday, July 16, 2018, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm., Discovery Museum, 711 N. Main St., Ste. 2, Rockford, IL. This show is sponsored by the Blackhawk Carving Club.
* The Doane Experience - July 22, 2018 through July 28, 2018. Doane University, 1014 Boswell Ave., Crete, NE.
* Lake Country Carvers Annual Woodcarving Show, Competition, and Sale - Saturday, August 4, 2018, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Lake Country Life Enrichment Center, 1306 West Wisconsin Ave., Oconomowoc, WI. Free admission. Contact Ray Burow at rburow1@wi.rr.com for more information.
* Carv-Fest Woodcarving Festival - August 9, 10, and 11, 2018 , Alexander Park Ice Arena, 1816 NW 2nd Ave., Fairbault, MN. All classes are $55.00 for a full day of carving (9:00 am to 5:00 pm). There is also a material charge ($5.00 to $35.00 average) paid directly to the instructor. Early reservations are recommended because the festival has been sold out at 95% nearly every year. However, walk-ins are welcome to stop in and see what is available each day.
* The 22nd Annual Musky Wood Carvers Workshop - August 14-17, 2018, Boulder Junction, WI. The $60 registration fee includes a Tuesday Lasagna Dinner. The deadline for registration is May 31, 2018. Check the club website Workshop page for updates on classes and instructors. All classes will be held at the Boulder Junction Community Center on Highway M. Workshop information and registration forms can be downloaded below.
| Musky Workshop Schedule 2018 |
| Musky Registration 2018 |
| Musky Class Descriptions 2018 |
* The 18th Annual Wisconsin River Woodcarving Show, Competition and Sale - Saturday, September 15, 2018, 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday, September 16, 2018, 9 am - 4 pm, The Holiday Inn, 1001 Amber Ave., Stevens Point, WI 54482. Admission: $4.00; children 12 and under are admitted free.
* CACW Annual Show and Sale - October 21, 2018. Abundant Life Christian School, 409 E. Buckeye Rd., Madison, WI 53716. This show is sponsored by the Capital Area Carvers of Wisconsin.
* CACW Annual Show and Sale - October 21, 2018. Abundant Life Christian School, 409 E. Buckeye Rd., Madison, WI 53716. This show is sponsored by the Capital Area Carvers of Wisconsin.
Carving Opportunities in the Fox Valley area of Wisconsin
* Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County (ADRC) Woodcarvers Group, 300 S. Adams St., Green Bay, WI: Open carving on Tuesday from 8:00-11:30 am. The cost is $2:00 per session. Bring your own tools, wood and project. No classes are offered, but there is assistance from experienced carvers. Carvers can only use hand tools because no power tools are allowed.
* The Thompson Center on Lourdes - St Bernadette Catholic Church, 2331 E. Lourdes Dr., Appleton, WI: Open carving in Room 209 on Friday mornings from 9:00 am-noon. All activities are $2.00 per person. The Thompson Center monthly newsletter, The Buzz, can be downloaded here.
* Kruegers True Value Hardware, 999 Winneconne Ave, Neenah, WI: Carving on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
* Oshkosh Seniors Center, 200 N Campbell Rd, Oshkosh, WI.
NOTE: For the most up-to-date information about carving classes and open carving offered in the North Building wood shop, please contact the Senior Center at 920-232-5300.
The Senior Center offers passes for open carving times. Monthly and annual passes can reduce the cost for regular center users and are available for purchase at the Senior Center. The reception desk near the entrance of the North Building can answer questions about the various passes that are available and class fees.
The Senior Center newsletter, The Current, also has information about scheduled carving classes, open carving, and wood shop open hours. The Current can be found on the Senior Services web page. Please scroll down the Senior Services page for current and past issues of this newsletter.
Carvers can use the wood shop whenever it is open. Carvers should be aware that the wood shop may not be quiet during open hours. There is a daily user fee of $1.50 for Oshkosh residents and $2.25 for non-residents during these wood shop open hours. The wood shop has bandsaws, scroll saws, vises, stationary sanders, finishing area, etc.
Upcoming classes include:
* For additional information about current and upcoming carving classes and open carving in the area, please email mwchippers@gmail.com
* Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County (ADRC) Woodcarvers Group, 300 S. Adams St., Green Bay, WI: Open carving on Tuesday from 8:00-11:30 am. The cost is $2:00 per session. Bring your own tools, wood and project. No classes are offered, but there is assistance from experienced carvers. Carvers can only use hand tools because no power tools are allowed.
* The Thompson Center on Lourdes - St Bernadette Catholic Church, 2331 E. Lourdes Dr., Appleton, WI: Open carving in Room 209 on Friday mornings from 9:00 am-noon. All activities are $2.00 per person. The Thompson Center monthly newsletter, The Buzz, can be downloaded here.
* Kruegers True Value Hardware, 999 Winneconne Ave, Neenah, WI: Carving on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
* Oshkosh Seniors Center, 200 N Campbell Rd, Oshkosh, WI.
NOTE: For the most up-to-date information about carving classes and open carving offered in the North Building wood shop, please contact the Senior Center at 920-232-5300.
The Senior Center offers passes for open carving times. Monthly and annual passes can reduce the cost for regular center users and are available for purchase at the Senior Center. The reception desk near the entrance of the North Building can answer questions about the various passes that are available and class fees.
The Senior Center newsletter, The Current, also has information about scheduled carving classes, open carving, and wood shop open hours. The Current can be found on the Senior Services web page. Please scroll down the Senior Services page for current and past issues of this newsletter.
Carvers can use the wood shop whenever it is open. Carvers should be aware that the wood shop may not be quiet during open hours. There is a daily user fee of $1.50 for Oshkosh residents and $2.25 for non-residents during these wood shop open hours. The wood shop has bandsaws, scroll saws, vises, stationary sanders, finishing area, etc.
Upcoming classes include:
- Monday morning: May 7, 2018 to June 25, 2018, 8:00 am to noon. Registration begins April 26, 2018 and ends May 1, 2018. This is an open project carving class in the wood shop. The class fee includes the Senior Center User Fee and wood shop machine access. This carving class is open to anyone who would like to work on any carving, chipping or wood burning project. Gene Bengel is available to assist with projects, and wood is available for purchase. There is a class fee of $20.00 for Oshkosh residents and $25.00 for non-residents. The class size is a maximum of 14. This popular class fills up quickly, and the front desk in the North Building will have a waiting list when it is full.
- Monday afternoon: May 7, 2018 to June 25, 2018, 12:30-3:30 pm. Registration begins on April 26, 2018 and ends May 1, 2018. Beginning Relief Carving - Covered Bridge taught by Gene Bengel. Mallets and clamps are provided and a variety of gouges will be available. If you have your own tools, please bring them. The cost of the class is $45.00 for Oshkosh residents and $50.00 for non-residents and includes the wood carving blank. The class size will be a maximum of 7.
- Thursday afternoon: May 3-24, 2018. May 7, 2018 to June 25, 2018. Intermediate Woodburning - Colored Mallard Drake will be taught by Dick Christensen and Gene Bengel from 12:15-2:30 pm. Registration begins April 26, 2018 and ends May 1, 2018. This class is open to experienced woodburners or those who have completed Beginning Woodburning 101. Students will have to supply their own colored pencils to add color to the project. The pencils will not be needed for the first class. A limited amount of woodburners and tips are available for use in class. The cost of the class is $15.00 for Oshkosh residents and $20.00 for non-residents and includes the cost of wood. Basswood is available for purchase in the wood shop for other projects. The class size will be a maximum of 14.
- Friday morning: April 6-13 2018. Beginning Woodburning 101: Techniques and Tricks will be taught by Dick Christensen and Gene Bengel from 8:00 am to noon. A limited amount of woodburners and tips are available for use in class. The cost of the class is $15.00 for Oshkosh residents and $20.00 for non-residents and includes the cost of wood. There is no user fee for this class. Basswood is available for purchase in the wood shop for other projects. The class size will be a maximum of 14.
* For additional information about current and upcoming carving classes and open carving in the area, please email mwchippers@gmail.com
FOR SALE ! Betsy Popp, who has taught carving classes for the Mid-Wisconsin Chippers, has a Shopsmith for sale. All items will be sold together. If you are interested, please make a fair offer and email her at betsypopp@gmail.com
