Author: SCVC Club
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2021-09-11 Tri-Valley Carvers Show
September 11-12, 2021: Tri-Valley Carvers Show in Pleasanton, CA.
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2019-12-05 Holiday Potluck Dinner
December 5, 2019: Santa Clara Valley Carvers Holiday Potluck Dinner. Read more about the event.
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2019-10-13 Day on the Bay
October 13, 2019: Club participated in the 10th annual ‘Day on the Bay’ at Alviso Marina County Park, San Jose. Read more…
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2019-09-28 Woodcarving Picnic
September 28, 2019: Annual Chapter Picnic at Rainbow Park, San Jose, CA. Read more…
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2019-09-22 Woodcarving demo at History Park
September 22, 2019: Woodcarving demonstration at History Park, San Jose, during the Antique Autos event. Read more…
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2019-09-14 Tri-Valley Woodcarving Show
September 14-15, 2019: Tri-Valley Carvers Woodcarving Show in Pleasanton, CA.
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2019-05-18 Capital Woodcarvers Association Show
May 18, 2019: Capital Woodcarvers Association Show in Sacramento, CA.
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2019-05-07 SCVC outreach at Los Alamitos Elementary
May 7, 2019: SCVC outreach at Los Alamitos Elementary School. Hands-on carving activities for kids. Read more…
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2019-04-12 Saratoga Blossom Festival
April 12, 2019: Saratoga Blossom Festival. Woodcarving demonstration.
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2015-06-06 Hellyer County Park demo
June 6, 2015: SCVC woodcarving demonstration at Hellyer County Park, San Jose, CA. Read more…
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Woodcarving Newsletter, August 2025
The newsletter covers topics related to woodcarving, including upcoming events, membership updates, projects from club members, and group purchase of basswood. The president encourages participation in the Tri-Valley Carvers Woodcarving Show and invites new members to join. It also features a section on “Woodcarvings Spotted” where members share photos of woodcarvings found in public places.
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Wood Carving Merit Badge for Scouts. Registration Form
Introduction to woodcarving for Scouts from 11 to 17 years old to earn their Wood Carving Merit Badge in San Jose, CA. Adult scouters are also welcome.
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We carved this summer…
We carved utensils, practiced chip carving, and whittled fairy doors.
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Woodcarving Newsletter, June 2025
This newsletter covers our participation in various events, including the Saratoga Blossom Festival, Scout-O-Rama, and a Woodcraft demonstration. With nine new members joining in April and May, the club is thriving and welcomes woodcarvers of all skill levels to join our weekly meetings and workshops, where we share knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for woodcarving.
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Woodcarving at Scout-O-Rama 2025: A Day of Adventure
The Scout-O-Rama 2025 event at History Park in San Jose, CA, was a huge success, with over 2,000 scouts participating in archery, knot tying, and woodcarving. The Santa Clara Valley Carvers’ booth was a standout attraction, featuring intricate woodcarving projects and demonstrations that inspired many to try their hand at this traditional craft.
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Chip Carving Demonstration at Woodcraft in San Carlos, 2025
The chip carving demonstration in April 2025 was a successful collaboration between the Santa Clara Valley Carvers and Woodcraft in San Carlos, highlighting the shared passion for woodcarving and commitment to education. Woodcraft hosted the event, and the SCVC members shared their expertise with the local community, introducing about twenty attendees to chip carving.
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Woodcarving Newsletter, April 2025
Summary: The Santa Clara Valley Carvers newsletter highlights the completed Woodcarving Merit Badge workshop for local Scouts and encourages readers to participate in upcoming events, member projects, and community activities. The club has also introduced a new section called “Woodcarvings Spotted,” where members can share photos and stories of woodcarvings they’ve discovered in everyday places.
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Oakhurst Woodcarvers Rendezvous, April 6-12, 2025
Learn about the Oakhurst Woodcarvers Rendezvous, a week-long celebration of woodcarving excellence, where experienced and novice carvers gather to share techniques and learn from experts. With classes, demonstrations, and exhibitions covering various aspects of woodcarving, this annual event in Oakhurst, California, is an unforgettable experience that combines camaraderie, creativity, and a passion for woodcarving.
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Wood Carving Merit Badge for Scouts, February 2025
Introduction to the Wood Carving Merit Badge for Scouts from 11 to 17. Adult scooters are also welcome. February 13 and 20, 2025, in San Jose, CA.
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Alan Huntzinger passed away on Jan 8, 2025
Friends, we just learned that Alan Huntzinger passed away this morning (1/8/2025). This is shocking and extremely sad. He will be missed. He was a huge part of our club.
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Wooden Pumpkin Carving Workshop – October 2023
Discover the art of woodcarving at our exciting free introductory class throughout the month of October 2023. Join us every Monday at the Adult Recreation Center in Los Gatos, CA, and embark on a creative journey into the world of woodcarving. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this pumpkin carving workshop is perfect…
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Presenting Art of Whittling and Wood Carving at History Park, 2023
Last weekend (9/9/2023), Santa Clara Valley Carvers proudly joined the vibrant atmosphere of the Antique Autos event at History Park in San Jose, CA once again. Amidst the gleaming chrome and classic curves of hundreds of vintage cars, our woodworking enthusiasts found their niche, showcasing the timeless art of whittling and wood carving. As visitors…
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Wood Carving Picnic 2023
Recap of Our Wood Carving Picnic at Oak Meadow Park: On August 26th, 2023, we embarked on a thrilling wood carving journey at Oak Meadow Park in Los Gatos, CA. Despite the scorching sun, the sprawling redwood trees lent us their shade, creating the perfect setting for a day of creativity and connection with nature.…
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Wood Carving Display Case 2023
Each month, our woodcarving club rotates a display of woodcarving and whittling projects in the lobby of our meeting place. From winter Santas and snowmen to Halloween pumpkins, Celtic motifs, love spoons, and Easter bunnies, every case pairs the finished pieces with the knives and gouges that made them.
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Workshops, Seminars, and Free Mentoring Sessions
Please let the club know (contact@santaclaravalleycarvers.org) if you are looking for mentorship on a particular woodcarving topic. January 2026 – Carve Your Love Story! Join us for a Valentine’s Day woodcarving event where we’ll craft heartfelt wooden hearts. Whittle, carve, and love – all skill levels welcome! November 2025 – Join our Wood Carving Group…
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Carving Wood Suppliers
Carvers can join the club order or buy directly from suppliers, choosing from basswood, butternut, cottonwood bark, and assorted hardwoods. Rough outs and boards with chip carving patterns are also available.
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Carving Tool Suppliers
Discover top carving tool sources: local Bay Area gems like Hida Tool, Suzuki ya, and WoodCraft, plus national favorites such as Pfeil, Mora, Lee Ferguson, Flexcut, and more…
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Wood Carving Events
Future, recent, and past wood carving events where our club members participate: December ? (Monday) and ? (Thursday), 2025 – SCVC Woodcarving Holiday Party. Details to follow. October 4 (Saturday), 2025 – Annual woodcarving picnic at Oak Meadow Park in Los Gatos, CA. From 10 am to 3 pm. September 26-28, 2025 – Woodcarving demo…
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Magazine Subscriptions
Explore top woodcarving, woodturning, and woodworking magazines for fresh ideas, patterns, and projects.
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Free Woodcarving Patterns
Chip Carving Patterns Supernova coasters – this chip carving pattern was designed for beginners but it is great for chip carvers of all levels
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Nearby Woodcarving Clubs
A directory of wood carving and woodworking clubs in and around California, including chapters of the California Carvers Guild as well as other regional organizations such as Bay Area Spoon Carvers and the Oregon Carvers Guild.
