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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 2026-2027 season
Visitors welcome!
For general meeting information and location check out the Club Information menu above.
Upcoming Meetings & Speakers
September 19 – First Fall meeting
Monthly meetings with speakers are on the third Saturday of the month during the fall, winter and spring from 9:45 am to 11:45 am. Visitors are always welcome.
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!
Skyway Display
As part of our 50th anniversary, we are taking advantage of an opportunity to put our creations on display. Over this summer and fall, part of the Rochester Skyway will house the artwork of the our carvers.
Here is a page talking about the display. It includes a link to photos of the carvings, pictures of creating the display and a map to help you find it.
Better than the photos – go downtown and see it yourself!
New Carving Learning Opportunities
Some of our club members are offering small group carving classes (chip carving, creating a song bird, sharpening your knife, …)
To get more information and connect with these experts, send an email to info@rochesterwoodcarvers.com
Recent Club Events
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 added some new things to celebrate the anniversary.
The show was on Saturday and Sunday March 28 & 29, 2026
Photos of People’s Choice pieces, raffle items and candid photos at the show are on the show page Here.
A number of videos (both at the show and media coverage) have links there also.
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.
“FREE STUFF” Day
The February club meeting started with “FREE STUFF” Day. A large collection of items have been donated to the club recently. While there was some wood and blanks, the majority were items used or relating to woodcarving. There were various hand tools along with some power tools. Platforms and unusual decorations that can enhance the presentation of your artwork.
All of the items were available free to club members along with many other folks on our very extended mailing list. “Free Will” donations were requested and the money will be used to purchase tools and materials for carving classes sponsored by the club.
Next Monthly Meeting – September 19
First Fall meeting
Multiple speakers are being lined up for a great fall. Which ones are on which dates is still up in the air.
Stay tuned for details as they are hammered out.
