Oregon Carvers Guild upcoming events

Eastside Carving Gathering - 1st Saturdays (3 Oct 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Eastside Carvering Gathering

Registration is not required but OK

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
A simple project will be available for beginners who would like to learn and for intermediate carvers that want a little quick fun whittle. It requires only one carving knife and a fairly small block of wood. Gloves are recommended, of course, because the carving is small and the carver needs to hold the piece.

Wood will be provided. There will be a few pieces in different stages of completion so you can visualize the process.

Bring your own carving knife and safety gear like gloves if you have them. However, a few gloves and knives will be available for new carvers to use. Our gatherings are always the first Saturday of the month.

If you are a carver and would just like to meet and talk with other carvers, you are welcome to come. Bring your own project to work on and share techniques, interests and a good time.

Please join us. Just show up. No registration is necessary.

LOCATION - Morningstar Assisted Living, 3140 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR

QUESTIONS? - Contact Tom Rich. (tom@tomrich.me)

Sharpening for Beginners for Oct2026 (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 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.

Carving SIG Daytime - Oct2026 (21 Oct 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 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).

Eastside Carving Gathering - 1st Saturdays (7 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Eastside Carvering Gathering

Registration is not required but OK

Wood will be provided. There will be a few pieces in different stages of completion so you can visualize the process.

If you are a carver and would just like to meet and talk with other carvers, you are welcome to come. Bring your own project to work on and share techniques, interests and a good time.

Please join us. Just show up. No registration is necessary.

LOCATION - Morningstar Assisted Living, 3140 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR

QUESTIONS? - Contact Tom Rich. (tom@tomrich.me)

Sharpening for Beginners for Nov2026 (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

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.

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).

Eastside Carving Gathering - 1st Saturdays (5 Dec 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Eastside Carvering Gathering

Registration is not required but OK

Wood will be provided. There will be a few pieces in different stages of completion so you can visualize the process.

If you are a carver and would just like to meet and talk with other carvers, you are welcome to come. Bring your own project to work on and share techniques, interests and a good time.

Please join us. Just show up. No registration is necessary.

LOCATION - Morningstar Assisted Living, 3140 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR

QUESTIONS? - Contact Tom Rich. (tom@tomrich.me)

Sharpening for Beginners for Jan2027 (19 Jan 2027)

Tue, 19 Jan 2027 18:00:00 GMT

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

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.