About

We are an organization interested in preserving and encouraging the art of woodcarving. Our woodcarving club was established in 1967 as part of the National Wood Carvers of America. Since 1974, we have been affiliated with the California Carvers Guild (CCG).

The purpose of the chapter is to promote “The Woodcarving Experience,” the art and hobby of wood carving, by teaching others to carve and offering instruction from carvers around the world through seminars.

We meet and carve weekly in San Jose and Los Gatos, CA. Please find the details on how to attend our meetings on the Activities page.

Our group is made up of people from all walks of life, including both men and women. Their skills range from beginner carvers, who are just learning to love the hobby, to experts who have been carving for a lifetime. The talent in the club is notable, and many of the members are willing to share a secret or two to assist you in producing that carving you have always wanted. You will find people working on projects such as: love spoons, picture frames, walking sticks, decoys, carousel horses, songbirds, and a myriad of animals. Our club’s doors are open to new and experienced carvers. Seminars are taught by our members and by expert carvers/instructors from throughout the world. The club assists in locating carving wood and supplies locally and from other states.

Carving is contagious and habit-forming. Come and join us and enjoy the adventure.

Please contact us by email: contact@santaclaravalleycarvers.org

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