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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 2024-2025 season
Visitors welcome!
For general meeting information and location check out the Club Information menu above.
Upcoming Meetings & Speakers
17-May-2025: Charlene Lynum – Award Winning Chip Carver
21-June-2025: Spring Picnic – 11 am at Oxbow Park
Summer Break
Monthly Meetings Resume 20-September-2025
Weekly Carve-Ins 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!
Recent Club Events
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 – May 17
Charlene Lynum – Award Winning Chip Carver
The demonstration will touch on basics like: types of knives, wood used, patterns and how to apply. Demonstrations of different chips used, including accent layers and layered chips. I will also discuss how I finish my projects, fuming and the process I use for painted ornaments.
Charlene Lynum began chip carving around 1985. She lives near Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and is a member of the West Wisconsin Woodcarvers Guild. What started out as a hobby has turned into an artistic adventure. She appreciates the simple beauty that chip carving can add to a project. She is the author of the book Chip Carving Starter Guide, published by Fox Chapel Publishing. She is also a regular contributor to Wood Carving Illustrated. You can find her on Instagram at: thelynums
