Oregon Carvers Guild upcoming events

Clay Modelling with Terry Kramer - INTEREST LIST (31 Aug 2026)

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

INTEREST LIST - for future classes

Clay Modelling with Terry Kramer

Terry Kramer has been carving for over 60 years and taught clay modelling and face carving dozens of times. His typical classes were five days long but has recently developed a two day version, taught in the Salem area.

If you are interested in a future class, sign up on this list.

COST - in the $150 range for instruction and clay, plus a little more for some tools if you need them.

PREREQUISITES - None.

FOOD - you usually bring your own.

TOOLS - they are few and simple and readily available.

COVID/FLU - What, me worry? Yes, we will, and you should plan on standard protocols of staying home if sick, living with some who is, recently exposed, etc.

For questions contact Karen Benett, kabennett01@gmail.com, or Larry Wade, lpwade@gmail.com

Introduction to Carving (WHITTLING)-Sept2026 (16 Sep 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Introduction to Carving (WHITTLING)

If the session is full, please put your name on the waitlist.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Whittling is carving with a knife. The Otter project is a great grain training exercise while helping you develop knife handling skills. The otter is three dimensional, in the round. The tail can be carved flat to make a letter opener.

This workshop is for those who have never carved or want to try whittling You are provided with free wood, a loaner tool, pattern, glove, and thumb guard. During the class you will carve the Otter.

DATES/TIMES - 3 hours, date as noted

COST - free tuition, free wood, free loaner tool

WORKSHOP LEADER is Larry Wade, (503-312-7745, lpwade@gmail.com)

WOOD - Basswood

Carving SIG Daytime - Sep2026 (16 Sep 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Carving SIG - Daytimes

DESCRIPTION

These monthly carving meetings are focused on carving, either working on a project you started or beginning a new one from patterns, magazines, books, or roughouts the club has. Beginners and experienced welcome. Physical shop space is limited; it usually isn't a problem, but you have to register to make sure.

DATES/TIMES - 3rd Wednesday. The start time is 1:00 but you are free to arrive anytime after 12:30.

LOCATION - Larry Wade's shop, about 5 minutes north-ish of the Murray or Bethany exits off Hwy 26. Address sent when you register

COST - Free, however, the real cost is you sharing your experience, questions, successes, and frustrations so we all can learn from and help each other.

COORDINATOR is Larry Wade, (503-312-7745, lpwade@gmail.com).

Introduction to Carving (POWER)-Sept2026 (23 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Introduction to Carving (POWER)

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Power carving is done with many tools, but this class will use a Dremel or Dremel-like rotary tool with a few common burrs. This tool has the motor in the handpiece making it easier to control. The handpiece is also smaller than the traditional Dremel. The side effects are that it has less power but is also a bit safer than more powerful tool. The class will carve a styilized bird as a means to experience different burrs, talk about safety, and explore other rotary tools including Foredom and Micro Motor.

DATES/TIMES - 3 hours, date as noted

COST - free tuition, free wood. Club members have access to borrowing some rotary tools from our Tool Library, a benefit of membership.

WORKSHOP LEADER is Larry Wade, (503-312-7745, lpwade@gmail.com)

Introduction to Carving (INCISED) -Sep026 (23 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Introduction to Carving (INCISED)

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

The incised carving style typically creates line drawings etched into the surface of wood (or linoleum, gourds, soap, etc.) and can be done safely with one tool.

This workshop is for those who have never carved or want to try incised carving. It is hands-on, in-person. You will be provided with free Basswood, a loaner V-tool and several patterns to choose from. During the class you will carve the Dogs Welcome Sign and be encouraged to plan a second project afterwards.

DATES/TIMES - 3 hours, date as noted

COST - free tuition, free wood, free loaner V tool

WORKSHOP LEADER is Larry Wade, (503-312-7745, lpwade@gmail.com)

WOOD - Basswood or White Pine will be provided.

Introduction to Carving (RELIEF)-Sept2026 (26 Sep 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Introduction to Carving (RELIEF)

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Relief is one of the main carving styles-others are chip and in-the-round. The flower project is from May May's free video series and uses three basic carving gouges (V, #3, and #7) as well as a mallet. It helps you learn yet again about grain training while helping you develop tool handling skills.

This workshop is for those who have never carved or want to try. You are provided with free wood, loaner tools, and pattern. During the class you will flower petal using basswood. If you've done this project, we'll select another, and if Basswood seems to simple, you can try a hardwood.

DATES/TIMES - 3 hours, date as noted

COST - free tuition, free wood, free loaner tools

WORKSHOP LEADER is Larry Wade, (503-312-7745, lpwade@gmail.com)

WOOD - Basswood

Carving SIG Daytime - Oct2026 (21 Oct 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Carving SIG - Daytimes

DESCRIPTION

DATES/TIMES - 3rd Wednesday. The start time is 1:00 but you are free to arrive anytime after 12:30.

LOCATION - Larry Wade's shop, about 5 minutes north-ish of the Murray or Bethany exits off Hwy 26. Address sent when you register

COST - Free, however, the real cost is you sharing your experience, questions, successes, and frustrations so we all can learn from and help each other.

COORDINATOR is Larry Wade, (503-312-7745, lpwade@gmail.com).

Carving SIG Daytime - Nov2026 (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Carving SIG - Daytimes

DESCRIPTION

DATES/TIMES - 3rd Wednesday. The start time is 1:00 but you are free to arrive anytime after 12:30.

LOCATION - Larry Wade's shop, about 5 minutes north-ish of the Murray or Bethany exits off Hwy 26. Address sent when you register

COST - Free, however, the real cost is you sharing your experience, questions, successes, and frustrations so we all can learn from and help each other.

COORDINATOR is Larry Wade, (503-312-7745, lpwade@gmail.com).