Oregon Carvers Guild upcoming events

Introduction to Carving (RELIEF) - Apr2026 (18 Apr 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Introduction to Carving (RELIEF)

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Relief is one of the main carving styles-others are chip and in-the-round. The flower project is from May May's free video series and uses three basic carving gouges (V, #3, and #7) as well as a mallet. It helps you learn yet again about grain training while helping you develop tool handling skills.

This workshop is for those who have never carved or want to try. You are provided with free wood, loaner tools, and pattern. During the class you will flower petal using basswood. If you've done this project, we'll select another, and if Basswood seems to simple, you can try a hardwood.

DATES/TIMES - 3 hours, date as noted

COST - free tuition, free wood, free loaner tools

WORKSHOP LEADER is Larry Wade, (503-312-7745, lpwade@gmail.com)

WOOD - Basswood

Eastside Carving Gathering - 1st Saturdays (2 May 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Eastside Carvering Gathering

Registration is not required but OK

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
A simple project will be available for beginners who would like to learn and for intermediate carvers that want a little quick fun whittle. It requires only one carving knife and a fairly small block of wood. Gloves are recommended, of course, because the carving is small and the carver needs to hold the piece.

Wood will be provided. There will be a few pieces in different stages of completion so you can visualize the process.

Bring your own carving knife and safety gear like gloves if you have them. However, a few gloves and knives will be available for new carvers to use. Our gatherings are always the first Saturday of the month.

If you are a carver and would just like to meet and talk with other carvers, you are welcome to come. Bring your own project to work on and share techniques, interests and a good time.

Please join us. Just show up. No registration is necessary.

LOCATION - Morningstar Assisted Living, 3140 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR

QUESTIONS? - Contact Tom Rich. (tom@tomrich.me)

Carving SIG Daytime - May2026 (6 May 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Carving SIG - Daytimes

DESCRIPTION

These monthly carving meetings are focused on carving, either working on a project you started or beginning a new one from patterns, magazines, books, or roughouts the club has. Beginners and experienced welcome. Physical shop space is limited; it usually isn't a problem, but you have to register to make sure.

DATES/TIMES - 1st Wednesday. The start time is 1:00 but you are free to arrive anytime after 12:30.

NOTE: There is an Evening Carving SIG meeting on the first Wednesday, same format, same location, except it starts at 7:00 pm (look at the Calendar here).

NOTE: In addiiton, there is an Eastside Carving Gathering that meets on the first Saturdays at 3140 NE Sandy Blvd from 10:00-1:00, click here for information.

LOCATION - Larry Wade's shop, about 5 minutes north-ish of the Murray or Bethany exits off Hwy 26. Address sent when you register

COST - Free, however, the real cost is you sharing your experience, questions, successes, and frustrations so we all can learn from and help each other.

COORDINATOR is Larry Wade, (503-312-7745, lpwade@gmail.com).

Carving SIG Evenings - May2026 (6 May 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Carving SIG - Evenings (1st Wednesday)

DESCRIPTION

DATES/TIMES - First Wednesday. The start time is 7:00pm but you are free to arrive anytime after 6:30.

NOTE: There is an Daytime Carving SIG meeting on the 1st Wednesdays, same format, same location, except it starts at 1:00 pm (look at the Calendar here).

NOTE: In addiiton, there is an Eastside Carving Gathering that meets on the first Saturdays at 3140 NE Sandy Blvd from 10:00-1:00, click here for information.

LOCATION - Larry Wade's shop, about 5 minutes north-ish of the Murray or Bethany exits off Hwy 26. The address is sent when you register.

COST - Free, however, the real cost is you sharing your experience, questions, successes, and frustrations so we all can learn from and help each other.

COORDINATOR is Larry Wade, (503-312-7745, lpwade@gmail.com).

May 2026 Monthly Zoom Program - Show-n-Tell (12 May 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Show-n-Tell

This Zoom program will showcase carved examples by members, friends, and recent shows.

If you have projects to show (and brag about), find or take well-lighted photos and send them via email to lpwade@gmail.com.

Please register in case of changes and to receive program handouts.

Introduction to Carving (POWER) - May2026 (16 May 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Introduction to Carving (POWER)

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Power carving is done with many tools, but this class will use a Dremel or Dremel-like rotary tool with a few common burrs. This tool has the motor in the handpiece making it easier to control. The handpiece is also smaller than the traditional Dremel. The side effects are that it has less power but is also a bit safer than more powerful tool. The class will carve a styilized bird as a means to experience different burrs, talk about safety, and explore other rotary tools including Foredom and Micro Motor.

DATES/TIMES - 3 hours, date as noted

COST - free tuition, free wood. Club members have access to borrowing some rotary tools from our Tool Library, a benefit of membership.

WORKSHOP LEADER is Larry Wade, (503-312-7745, lpwade@gmail.com)

Sharpening for Beginners for May2026 (19 May 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Sharpening is intimidating for new carvers. This class gives you an essential foundation for stropping correctly. Sharpening is a career-long journey; this is your chance to start. Future classes will cover more advanced sharpening techniques and problem solving.

HANDOUT - A handout is downloadable by clicking here, and a 30 minute supporting video is viewable by clicking here. You need to review them prior to the class since they are the basis for what will be practiced.

COVID & FLU - If you are sick, not fully recovered, or living with someone who is please cancel and attend a future session.

COST - $30 for tuition. Leather for making your own strops are usually available at the class for $10.

WORKSHOP LEADER - Roger Crooks or Larry Wade

TOOLS - If you have them, bring your own knife, gouge, V tool, strop and honing compound. However, practice tools and loaner strops are available so you don't have to bring anything.