Oregon Carvers Guild upcoming events

Introduction to Carving (POWER) - May2026 (16 May 2026)

Sat, 16 May 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)

Sharpening for Beginners for May2026 (19 May 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Sharpening is intimidating for new carvers. This class gives you an essential foundation for stropping correctly. Sharpening is a career-long journey; this is your chance to start. Future classes will cover more advanced sharpening techniques and problem solving.

HANDOUT - A handout is downloadable by clicking here, and a 30 minute supporting video is viewable by clicking here. You need to review them prior to the class since they are the basis for what will be practiced.

COVID & FLU - If you are sick, not fully recovered, or living with someone who is please cancel and attend a future session.

COST - $30 for tuition. Leather for making your own strops are usually available at the class for $10.

WORKSHOP LEADER - Roger Crooks or Larry Wade

TOOLS - If you have them, bring your own knife, gouge, V tool, strop and honing compound. However, practice tools and loaner strops are available so you don't have to bring anything.

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