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Rochester Woodcarvers!
The Rochester Woodcarvers Club is a gathering of individuals from around the Rochester Minnesota area who are interested in woodcarving. Everyone is welcome whether they are just interested in learning about woodcarving, are considering starting to carve, or are beginner, experienced or master carvers.
Join us at the next meeting of the 2025-2026 season
Visitors welcome!
For general meeting information and location check out the Club Information menu above.
Upcoming Meetings & Speakers
20 December – Holiday Potluck
17 January – Rebecca Hanna – Viking calendar
21 February – Ev Ellenwood – Surprise Topic
Year round Weekly Carve-Ins continue on Tuesday and Wednesday (details here)
Please invite your spouse, family, friends and neighbors to our meetings!
Remember to bring your “Show and Tell” items to let us know what you have been doing!
Festival of Trees – Viewing the Trees
The tree has been decorated! The “Carver and Turner Circus” is in full swing.
The tree has a red striped tent in place of a tree skirt. Various circus acts, performers, animals and props populate the scene. A 30 piece garland is a circus parade marching around the branches. More than 150 ornaments fill the tree.
The public is invited to view the trees on the 3 day weekend immediately after Thanksgiving.
Details about the hours and location are on our Visiting the Tree page.
Details of the tree and its photos are on the 2025 Tree page.
New Carving Learning Opportunities
We have two club members offering to teach carving.
Andre wants to offer a class on chip carving to 3 to 6 people.
Mike is offering private lessons to create a song bird.
To get more information and connect with these experts, send an email to contact@rochesterwoodcarvers.com
Recent Club Events
We had another nice spring picnic.
The Oxbow Park Nature Center provided a comfortable setting on an extra hot Saturday. On behalf of the club, Steve the Stickman donated another chain saw carving — an oversized skunk!
For a look at this and other spring picnics, go over to the Picnic page (Club Events>Other Events>Picnics).
Our 49th Anniversary Annual Show was fun for both visitors and exhibitors. All of the photos, the video walk through and links to media coverage are included on the 2025 Annual Show page.
So go look at them!
Next Monthly Meeting – December 20
Holiday Potluck
We are using the holidays as an excuse to enjoy some food together. Bring some items to share with your fellow carvers. You can also bring your family to enjoy the pot luck meal.
Plates, utensils, cups & napkins are provided by the club as well as coffee and tap water.
If you wish to show off a carving, we will have a short Show & Tell.
The library will NOT be open.
