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The Evolution Of a Carver
Dave Osterlund recently conducted a Soap Carving class for students at a local elementary school. This reminded me of the way my father started his carving hobby. He was a tradesman who worked 16 hours a day, 6 days a week. Every morning on the seventh day, he did artwork. He was a self-taught artist,…
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Participating in Antique Autos in History Park
Our club participated again in the annual Antique Autos event in the History Park in San Jose, CA. We showed our best wood carving projects to the park visitors, demonstrated carving techniques and answered questions about wood carving. Our booth got a lot of attention. Dave Osterlund, Roman Chernikov, and Alan Huntzinger met many people…
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Chip Carving Patterns For Beginners
If you have never tried chip carving, or think chip carving is too hard, carve these Supernova chip carving patterns (108 chips each). Great for beginners
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Carving Demonstration at the Los Alamitos Elementary School
In May 2019 Santa Clara Valley Carvers brought the art of wood carving to life at the Los Alamitos Elementary School, San Jose, CA. From delicate ornaments to intricate figurines, our members showcased their talents while engaging children and parents alike in hands-on activities. Read on to learn about the highlights of this enriching event!
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Presenting Woodcarving at Hellyer County Park, 2015
Our club once again participated in a public event at the Hellyer Count Park. It was a great opportunity to share wood carving with the park visitors. The club members were presenting woodcarving to public during the day. Thank you to Ronald Horii for taking and sharing the picture. Left to right: Jim Phipps, Roman…
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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.