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Rochester Woodcarvers!
The Rochester Woodcarvers Club is a gathering of individuals from around the Rochester Minnesota area who are interested in woodcarving. Everyone is welcome whether they are just interested in learning about woodcarving, are considering starting to carve, or are beginner, experienced or master carvers.
Join us at the next meeting of the 2025-2026 season
Visitors welcome!
For general meeting information and location check out the Club Information menu above.
Upcoming Meetings & Speakers
21 February – Surprise Topic & “FREE STUFF” Day
21 March – Ev Ellenwood – The Eyes have it
March 28 & 29 – The club’s 50th Anniversary Annual Show
April 18 – Alec LaCasse
May 16 – Bruce Ankeny
Year round Weekly Carve-Ins continue on Tuesday and Wednesday (details here)
Please invite your spouse, family, friends and neighbors to our meetings!
Remember to bring your “Show and Tell” items to let us know what you have been doing!
50th Anniversary Woodcarving Show
The club’s first meeting was on January 10, 1976. 50 years later we are still creating wood chips!
Our annual show this year will be adding some new things to celebrate the anniversary.
The show will be on Saturday and Sunday March 28 & 29, 2026
A full description about the show will eventually be Here.
New Carving Learning Opportunities
We have two club members offering to teach carving.
Andre wants to offer a class on chip carving to 3 to 6 people.
Mike is offering private lessons to create a song bird.
To get more information and connect with these experts, send an email to contact@rochesterwoodcarvers.com
Recent Club Events
Festival of Trees
The tree has been decorated! The “Carver and Turner Circus” is in full swing
The tree has a red striped tent in place of a tree skirt. Various circus acts, performers, animals and props populate the scene. A 30 piece garland is a circus parade marching around the branches. More than 150 ornaments fill the tree.
After the Festival, the Rochester Athletic Club became its home.
Details of the tree and its photos are on the 2025 Tree page.
Next Monthly Meeting – 21 February
Surprise Presentation +
“FREE STUFF” Day
You attended the “FREE WOOD” day held in a garage a few months ago. Now we will have a “FREE STUFF” day and it will be during the regular February club meeting. Up for grabs are items that have been recently donated to the club. While there is some wood and blanks, the majority are items used or relating to woodcarving. There are various hand tools along with some power tools. Platforms and unusual decorations that can enhance the presentation of your artwork. A flier with more details is under construction and will be Here when available.
We are asking for “Free Will” donations for all items. The money will be used to purchase tools and materials for carving classes sponsored by the club. Bring your cash! (Or checkbook)
The meetings program will be a carving video to be determined at this point.
