OPPORTUNITIES
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
NOTE : The Mid-Wisconsin Chippers newsletter, Whittle Bits & Pieces, has the most current and detailed information about upcoming events. The current newsletter can be downloaded on the Home page of this website and on the Newsletters & Forms page. Past newsletters can also be downloaded on the Newsletters & Forms page.
* 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.
NOTE : The Mid-Wisconsin Chippers newsletter, Whittle Bits & Pieces, has the most current and detailed information about upcoming events. The current newsletter can be downloaded on the Home page of this website and on the Newsletters & Forms page. Past newsletters can also be downloaded on the Newsletters & Forms page.
* 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
NOTE : The Mid-Wisconsin Chippers newsletter, Whittle Bits & Pieces, has the most current and detailed information about local carving opportunities. The current newsletter can be downloaded on the Home page of this website and on the Newsletters & Forms page. Past newsletters can also be downloaded on the Newsletters & Forms page.
* 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.
* Berlin Senior Center, 142 Water St., Berlin, WI 54923. A woodcarving group meets on Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. to noon from September through May. There is no cost to participate. For the most up-to-date information about Summer 2018 carving & pyrography classes sponsored by the Berlin Parks & Recreation Department, please call 920-361-5437. These classes are held at the Berlin Senior Center, 142 Water St., Berlin, WI 54923. The Summer 2018 Booklet can be download here.
* Fond du Lac Senior Center, 151 East 1st Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935. A woodcarving club meets on Mondays, 9:00 am - 11:30 am. Annual membership (age 50+) is $10. Call the Fond du Lac Senior Center at 920-322-3630 for the most up-to-date information.
* 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. 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 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.
* 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.
*Waupaca Senior Center, 407 School Street, Waupaca, WI, 715-258-4437. Woodcarving is scheduled each Wednesday from 8:30 am to 3:00. The calendar description states: "Learn woodcarving from a real artisan! Make projects and enjoy what you learn." The annual 55+ membership fee depends on your residence and is $15-20.
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
