Carving Clubs and Chapters News
Does your woodcarving club or chapter have news they wish to get out? Contact us and we will place it here under your chapter. We are happy to add other chapters from around the province and country, simply send the information you wish to have posted, the chapter name and contact information and we will work on having it posted to our web site. This would continue to build what we are hoping to achieve and that is bridges between clubs, artist and alike.
Brooklin Woodcarvers
www.brooklinwoodcarvers.ne1.net
Location:
Brooklin Community Centre, on Cassel Road in Brooklin
Meeting Times:
Thursday - 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm from September to April
Contacts:
Club President - Randy Pater - gwriderRP@yahoo.ca
Club Secretary, Treasurer and Show Co Chairman - Judy Connor - judy-connor@rogers.com
Show Co Chairman - Rob Woodill - robert.woodill@sympatico.ca
Brooklin Woodcarvers Show 2010
When:
Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where:
Heydenshore Pavillion, 589 Water Street, Whitby, ON. The Site is Wheelchair Accessible.
Admission:
Free
Parking:
Plentiful and Free
Buckhorn Carvers
www.kawarthacarvingcompetition.org/buckhorn.htm
Contact:
Jack Gomersall - President - (705) 657-7539
Location of Meetings:
The Club meets at the Buckhorn Community Centre, 1801 Lakehurst Road in Buckhorn.
Meeting Times:
The Club meets every Thursday afternoon (1:00 to 4:00 pm) from September to June. Each year the club hosts an annual Christmas party and a wrap up potluck barbeque in June. Annual carving show and competition is co-hosted with the Bobcaygeon Carving Club and held at the Bobcaygeon Fall Fair. Visit Kawartha Carving Competition for more details.
Membership:
Club membership is open to people having all carving abilities (hobbyist / beginner to advanced) whether you are interested in birds, wildlife, chip, in the round, or relief carving. Club membership is open to carvers at all skill levels. Members share their knowledge, tips and tricks-of-the-trade. A library of material is available. The annual fee is $25.00 together with a $1.00 weekly contribution.
Canadian Gourd Society
www.canadiangourdsociety.org
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cdngourdsociety
Memberships:
Contact Bonnie MacLeod - ullibon@rogers.com
Shows and Meetings:
One annual general meeting held during the annual show and competition, Gourdfest. Last Gourdfest took place on October 24th and 25th, 2009 at Balck Creek Pioneer Village in Toronto. Quarterly newsletter and discounted supplies at participating retailers for CGS members. Please visit website for more details.
Recent News:
New online discussion forum for Canadian Gourd Society members. To join this Yahoo Group, you must be a member of the CGS (annual membership is $25) - click here to join the Canadian Gourd Society now
Caygeon Carvers
www.kawarthacarvingcompetition.org/caygeon.htm
Contact:
Bob Rose - President - (705) 657-2458
Location of Meetings:
The club meets in the Henderson House, which is located in the Kawartha Settlers Village in Bobcaygeon.
Meeting Times:
The club meets every Tuesday evening (7:00 to 9:00 pm) from September to June.
Local Competitions and Shows:
The Buckhorn Carvers and Bobcaygeon Carving Club host a show and competition in conjunction with the Bobcaygeon Fall Fair. The competition is open to carvers in the beginner, novice, intermediate and advanced levels in a variety of categories. Carvings are offered for sale and suppliers are available to sell materials, tools, books and patterns. Visit Kawartha Carving Competition for more info.
Grand Valley Woodcarvers Club
www.canadiannationals.net/gvwc.html
Contacts:
President: Jim Gehl 519-747-3001 jgehl@lovethathouse.com
Secretary: Jeannine Barkhouse jeanninecarving@live.com
Location of meetings:
Manheim Community Centre
Kitchener, Ontario
Meeting Times:
The Grand Valley Woodcarvers Club welcomes individuals interested in woodcarving to visit the club on scheduled meeting nights. The meetings are held on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Mannheim Community Centre in the village of Mannheim, just west of Kitchener.
Membership:
Grand Valley Woodcarvers provides numerous benefits for its members, especially the fellowship experienced as carvers meet each Thursday. Here beginners and experienced carvers sit elbow to elbow learning and sharing skills. Carvers have access to a growing library of illustrated books, demonstration videos, study bills, patterns and general reference materials. Senior carvers provide guidance and assistance to beginners. Presentations on carving, texturing, painting and related topics are scheduled throughout the season. Shows, exhibitions, classes and excursions enhance our overall program.
Guelph Carving Club
www.ontariowoodcarvers.com/html/guelph_carving_club.html
Location of meetings:
Marden Park and Community Centre
7366 Wellington Road 30
Guelph, ON N1H 6J2
Contacts:
President: David Waters 519-821-9035
Treasurer: Ray Lang 519-822-7826
For days and times please contact either David Waters or Ray Lang.
Halton Carvers Inc.
www.ontariowoodcarvers.com/html/halton_carvers.html
Location of meetings:
THE WILLIAMS MILL (just outside Georgetown)
515 Mill Street, Glen Williams, ON
L7G-3S9
Click here for more info about Williams Mill Visual Arts Center: www.williamsmill.com
Meeting Times:
We meet at the club on Monday afternoons and Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Friday afternoons and all day Saturday.
When you become a club member of the Halton Carvers you are given a door key which permits access 24/7. There are several other artist studios in the immediate vicinity. Painting, pottery, glass blowing, sculpting and jewellery making are among those situated around us. We have a bright, clean room in which you may carve to your heart's content mostly in wood but in any style you choose. Members will be happy to instruct you in relief carving, wood burning, walking stick carving, decoy and bird carving, caricatures and even totem poles if you so desire. We welcome adult members to a pleasant, social atmosphere where we whittle and chat and chat and whittle the hours away.
To join our club or just visit, please contact:
Bert Hutchinson, President 905-877-3569
John Tatham, Secretary 905-877-9249 johntatham@cogeco.ca
Bonnie Malenfant 519-833-2881 signshoppe@bellnet.ca
Headwaters Carving Club
Location of meetings:
Dufferin Orangeville Seniors Centre
Bythia Street in Orangeville, Ontario
Meeting Times:
Monday night weekly - 7:00pm to 9:30 pm
September to last week in June: Some members continue through the summer, on a random schedule or at various members' homes. If a Club project is underway, summer is usually a weekly affair.
Club Management:
President: Jack Staeger 519-940-0709
Treasurer: Henry Bruck 519-941-6130
General Info and Email Contact:
Winston Uytenbogaart 519-941-9708 bogi@execulink.com
Activities and Projects:
The Club meets at the Seniors Centre but is not a formally associated with the Centre. The club has a varied membership who likes to carve or burn just about everything from animals, birds, characters, relief, furniture and totem poles. We have both girls and guys who enjoy burning as finishes for birds or scenic pictures.
Past Club Projects
Several years ago the Club carved a nature pole with a full size osprey on top that swings with the wind. The pole has been installed in Dragon Fly Park at the entrance to Orangeville. Following the pole install the Club became advisors to the Town of Orangeville on the Towns tree stump carvings, which now has created some notoriety for the Town.
Humber Valley Carving Club
Location of meetings:
Caledon Seniors Centre
7 Rotarian Way, Bolton, Ontario
L7E 1Y2
Meeting Times:
Monday - 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Thursday - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Interested in being a member contact one of the following:
Doug Ackers 905-951-0099
Gord Croft 905-857-3355
Fred Pilson 905-857-1528
Images in Wood - Flower City Seniors
www.ontariowoodcarvers.com/html/flower_city_carvers.html
General Information:
Our group provides a venue for carving enthusiasts of various skill levels to get together and enjoy the art of woodcarving. We would like to extend this invitation to anyone interested in joining our family of friends to come visit us and see what we are all about. Must be 55+
Location of meetings:
Flower City Senior Centre, (Southwest corner of McLaughlin Rd. & Queen St., in Brampton)
Meeting Times:
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
For further info, please call:
905-874-3500
Kawartha Chippers
Promoting chip carving in the Peterborough and surrounding area. Offering basic instruction in the art of chip carving.
Meeting Times:
Club meets every second Thursday from September to May.
General Information and Email Contact:
Carlo Parker kaarlo@cogeco.ca
Loon-A-Tics Carving Club of Kapuskasing
Meeting Times:
The Club meets from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Another section meets on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.
General Information and Email Contact:
Mike Micallef mike.micallef@gmail.com
Niagara Woodcarvers Association
www.niagarawoodcarvers.ca
Dedicated to the promotion of the art and craft of carving through shared ideas.
Contact:
905-358-6256
31st Annual Show and Competition:
March 27-28, 2010 - Sat. 10 am to 5 pm, Sun. from 11 am to 5 pm
Optimist Park, 4751 Dorchester Road at Morrison,
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Admission - $3.00 at the door (kids 12 and under free)
Exciting Prizes, Exhibits and Demonstrations
Major Raffle Prizes - tickets available at the show or from members
Door Prizes - small original carvings by Niagara Woodcarvers
Carving blanks for carvers
Carving supplies, tools, and books for sale
Refreshments supplied by the Optimist Club
Click here for more information about the show www.niagarawoodcarvers.ca/show.html
Ontario Wood Carvers Association
www.ontariowoodcarvers.com
Mailing Address:
Ontario Wood Carvers Association
6021 Yonge Street, Suite 306
Toronto, Ontario
M2M 3W2
Contacts:
Membership - Alexander Clement - 905-764-5781 - member@ontariowoodcarvers.com
Secreary/Treasurer - Helen Chan - 416-977-5320 - treasurer@ontariowoodcarvers.com
We are a charitable, not-for-profit organization devoted to promoting, educating and connecting carvers in Ontario. While our monthly meetings have usually taken place in Toronto, our vision is province-wide. We are fortunate to have such talented and gifted members in our club and in the clubs with whom we have an affiliation. Now in our 30th year, the Ontario Wood Carvers Association is still going strong!
We also publish the “Ontario Woodcarver” (six editions per year) and as part of your membership you receive this newsletter via post.
Owl's Nest Carving Club
Location:
The Adult Recreation Centre Corner of King and Allen in Waterloo
Meeting Times:
Thursdays 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Tuesday evenings 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Annual Membership Fee: $30
Please feel free to drop in any time and check us out. Or for further information contact:
Barb barfrank.kaminiski@sysmpatico.ca
or
Marie (519)742-2704
Southtowns Woodcarvers of Western New York
http://southtownsny.tripod.com/index.html
Location of meetings:
Elma Senior Center
3007 Bowen Road
Elma, New York
Meeting Times:
1st Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm with short business meeting at 7:30 pm
Contact person:
Fred Michael mfritzzl@aol.com