The Santa Clara Valley Carvers swapped their workshop benches for picnic blankets at Oak Meadow Park, near the carousel and miniature train in Los Gatos, CA, on October 4th, 2025. What began as a potluck among our woodcarving club members quickly became an open-air show that drew dozens of families and park visitors. Our annual woodcarving picnic was a success again.
A modest woodcarving display featured carved animals, Viking warriors, chip-carved coasters, and live demonstrations by Dan Brady, David Osterlund, Jordan Makower, and Roman Chernikov.
With whittling knives flashing, they turned basswood blocks into whimsical pumpkins and comfort birds, prompting curious kids and parents to gather around for tips and safety advice.
Club members handed out flyers with meeting dates, location, and a beginner’s guide. By lunch, three new members had signed up, and the group chatted with hundreds of visitors, many of whom left eager to try woodcarving themselves.
The highlight of the day was our group photo. The excitement was contagious; members were chatting, laughing, and moving about, making a single shot challenging.
From left to right: Gary Eaves, Dawn Anderson, Connie Paulson, Gary Paulson, David Osterlund, Terry Davis, Jordan Makower, David Clarke, Maureen Johnston, Debbie Mize, Dan Brady, Elaine Hershowitz, Dana Chick, Roman Chernikov.
Our woodcarving picnic was a successful event, and we are planning more public demos, carving 101 sessions, and kid-friendly workshops. Please explore our website for more details, join our woodcarving club, or follow our woodcarving page on Facebook.
Review our previous woodcarving picnics: 2024, 2023, 2019
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