Local Carving Classes
Our monthly meetings usually includes open carving time and a wood carving project. If that's not enough ...
... Accelerate your wood-carving skill with some other local regularly scheduled classes. And tell them who sent ya!
* Please contact them for more details, tuition and scheduling *
Learn from a Award-Winning, Master Carver - Cecily Bishop
Beginners to Experienced carvers welcome
Specializing in Northwest Native Style Form Line Design
All tools provided in personalized classes (only 4 students per class)
Morning and evening classes in Kent, WA
More Info: Call 206-948-9189 or see www.woodcarvingwithcecily.com
Northwest Carving Academy
Intensive Week-Long Summer Classes
Choose from 11 wood carving, quilting and basket weaving classes
Open to all skill levels
Full day week long classes held mid July
Located in Ellensberg, WA
More Info: Registration and Information
Rockler Woodworking Classes
Large Variety of Woodworking Classes
Wood turning, Epoxy, Knife sharpening, and more
All skill levels welcome
Check for current curriculum and scheduling
Training room in Tukwila, WA
More Info: Call 206-244-9161 or See Current Schedule
Woodcraft Wood Art and Power Tool Classes
Woodcarving and Woodworking Classes
Wide selection of classes including Marquetry, 3D/relief carving, joinery, turning, intarsia, pyrography, and much more
All skill levels welcome
Check for current curriculum and scheduling
Training room in SODO Seattle, WA
More Info: Call 206-767-6394 or See Current Schedule
Masters Carving School and Art Club
Woodcarving with Expert Carver - Shannon Finch
Beginner to Advanced students welcome
All tools provided
Check for current curriculum and scheduling
Morning and Evening Classes in Renton, WA
More Info: Call 425-531-1547 or see their website
Scandinavian Carving School
Scandinavian Woodcarving Classes
Past classes included Tool Sharpening, Intro to Woodcarving, Dala Horse carving and Woodcarving Studio
All skill levels welcome
Check for current curriculum and scheduling
Training room near East Lake Union in Seattle, WA
More Info: Scandinavian Carving School
George Kenny's Chainsaw Carving School
Chainsaw Carving Classes
3 day classes
All skill levels welcome
Call for scheduling and costs
Classes held in Allyn, WA
More Info: Call 360-710-5250
Don't See Your Class or Club Listed?
Email us (nwwoodcarvers@gmail.com) with details about your class or club or meet up and we'll get you added. Together, let's get everyone carving, scrolling, turning, burning ...
Local Carving Meet Ups, Clubs and Groups
We encourage you to join multiple carving groups. We won't be jealous - promise. Here are some clubs 2-3 hours drive (or more) from the Seahawks.
Tell them who sent ya.
*Always call ahead for more details, costs (if any) and latest scheduling*
Sorted by distance from Seattle ...
Seattle, WA - Seattle Spoon Carvers
Monthly spoon carving get-togethers in Seattle
Location: Pratt Fine Arts Center, Seattle, WA
When: Third Friday of each month
More Info: Instagram page
Issaquah, WA - Issaquah Driftwood Sculpture Group/Class
Free weekly driftwood carving and sculpture group with Dave Sao
Location: Issaquah Senior Center, Issaquah, WA
When: Thursdays 1-3pm
More Info: Call Ahead 425-837-3339
Issaquah, WA - Issaquah Spoon Carving Club
Free bi-weekly wood spoon carving
Location: Formula Brewing, Issaquah, WA
When: Twice Monthly - Check. First Friday 6-8pm. Third Sunday 2-4pm
More Info: Check Club's Instagram Page to confirm date and time
Tacoma, WA - Senior Hub Wood Carving Club Eastside
Weekly wood carving club for 50+
Location: Eastside Center 1721 E 56th St, Tacoma, WA
When: Thursdays weekly 12-15-2:15pm
More Info: Class Info
Kitsap County, WA - Kitsap Carvers
3 Weekly meet ups and 1 monthly woodcarving meetings throughout Kitsap County
Locations: Bremerton, Port Orchard, and Poulsbo (see website for specifics)
When: Weekly (Tuesdays, Thursday morning and evening), Monthly (First Saturday of each month)
More Info: Kitsap Carver's Home Page
Lakewood, WA - Carving with Rudy Horst
Free weekly group specializing in bark and relief carving
Location: Call ahead for details, Issaquah, WA
When: Fridays 10:30 to noon
More Info: Call 253-444-8288 or email r.horst@comcast.net
Snohomish County, WA - Quilceda Carvers
Weekly and monthly woodcarving meetings throughout Snohomish WA
Location: Snohomish, Marysville, Monroe, Everett
When: Weekly Meetups on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Monthly Meetings 4th Saturday each month
More Info: Check out meeting dates/times at https://sites.google.com/view/quilceda-carvers/home
Olympia, WA - Capitol Woodcarvers Association Olympia
Weekly woodcarving meetings and sessions at various locations around Olympia, WA
Location: Olympia, WA and Lacey, WA
When: Mon-Fri at various locations
More Info: Call Denise Taylor at 360-464-0774 or visit their FB page
Richmond, BC - Richmond Carvers Society
Woodworkers and carvers of all skill levels
Location: Hugh McRoberts School, Richmond, BC
When: Every Wednesday from mid-Sept to mid-June
More Info: https://www.richmondcarvers.com/
Salem, OR - Capitol Woodcarvers Association Salem
Weekly and monthly woodcarving meetings and sessions at various locations around Salem, OR
Location: Center 50+, Salem, OR
When: Last Tuesday of each month
More Info: capitolwoodcarvers.org
Lincoln City, OR - Coastal Carvers, Lincoln City OR
Monthly woodcarving meetings
Location: Lincoln City SDA School, 2126 NE Surf Ave, Lincoln City, OR
When: 1st Sunday of each month at 1:30pm
More Info: https://sites.google.com/view/coastal-carvers/home
Spokane, WA - Spokane Wood Carvers Association
Bi-weekly woodcarving meetings in Spokane
Location: Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church, 4449 N. Nevada, Spokane, WA
When: 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 9am-noon
More Info: http://www.spokanecarvers.com/
Central Point, OR - Central Point Woodcarvers
Weekly meetings serving southern Oregon
Location: Central Point Senior Resource Center, 123 N 2nd St, Central Point, OR
When: Every Saturday 11:30-3:00
More Info: 541-944-4535
National Clubs and Publications
Thirsty for more knowledge? Here are additional resources for your continued learning.
National Wood Carvers Association
Known for their quarterly publication Chip Chats and support of wood carving clubs nationwide.
World of Decoys - Woodcarving Life-like Decoys
Be sure to check out their on-line magazine