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Woodcarving Display Table 2024
Greetings woodcarving enthusiasts! Providing a quick update on our woodcarving display table at the Adult Recreation Center in Los Gatos, CA. Throughout last year, we altered themes monthly to showcase various woodcarving projects. The display table has gained attention, prompting interest from visitors and many of them attended our woodcarving meetings. Encouraged by this positive…
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Timeless Tradition: Winter Woodcarving Party 2023
Gathered in the spirit of our 50+ year tradition, our woodcarving club ushered in the winter season with joy and camaraderie at our annual December gathering, known as the Winter Woodcarving Party. This year marked a special occasion as we celebrated in our new venue, Adult Recreation Center in Los Gatos, CA. As members, both…
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Free Chip Carving Workshop: Learn How to Carve a Coaster
Join our regular free chip carving workshop and explore the world of this intricate art form. Led by our club member Roman Chernikov, a skilled chip carver and experienced instructor, you’ll master carving techniques, learn to use chip carving knives, and craft beautiful projects. At the workshop, each participant receives a basswood chip carving practice…
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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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Recap of Tri-Valley Wood Carving Show
Greetings, wood carving enthusiasts! We’re thrilled to share the highlights of our recent adventure at the Tri-Valley Carvers show in Pleasanton, CA. Our Santa Clara Valley Carvers club was back in action this year (2023), and it was a wood carving extravaganza! First and foremost, a big shoutout to the awesome folks at the Tri-Valley…
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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
Our club setup a display case to show our wood carvings at a lobby of the place where we meet every week: 208 E Main St, 2nd floor, Los Gatos, CA 95030. Many visitors of the Adult Recreation Center stop by to review our projects arranged in our display case. We switch the wood carvings…
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Wood Carving Booth at History Park, 2022
Our club, Santa Clara Valley Carvers once again took part in the Antique Autos event at History Park. Amidst vintage cars, we setup a wood carving booth and showcased the art of wood carving, captivating visitors with live demonstrations. Our members engaged attendees, sharing insights and sparking curiosity. It was a celebration of creativity and…
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Day on the Bay event
Our club again participated in the Day on the Bay event at Alviso park, San Jose, CA. Alan and Roman setup a table full of wood carvings and enjoyed another sunny day in California. Thanks to the organizers: Day on the Bay 2019
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SCVC Annual Picnic 2019
We have enjoyed our club picnic again this year in the Rainbow Park, San Jose, CA. The weather was a little windy but it helped to blow chips away while we were carving under the huge redwood threes. We setup a table to show our carvings to the park visitors. Many people stopped by near…
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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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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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Nearby Wood Carving Clubs
California Carvers Guild – Locations of all California Carvers Guild (CCG) Chapters Santa Clara Valley Carvers – CCG Chapter 1, Los Gatos / Campbell / San Jose area Tri-Valley Wood Carvers – CCG Chapter 5, Pleasanton / Livermore area Sonoma County Woodcarvers – CCG Chapter 17, Sebastopol, CA Capital Woodcarvers Association – CCG Chapter 20,…