Our next 2026 Idaho Artistry In Wood Show will be March 21 & 22 2026, on 5th floor of JUMP, Boise, ID.
* Friday, Mar 20: Noon to 4 pm: Reg/Drop-off
* Saturday, Mar 21: 9 am to 5 pm
* Sunday, March 22: 10 am to 4 pm
Admission: $5; 12 & under are free
Plan to come and join us again this year!
Carvers' information
Members! - We need volunteers and help in all areas. Please see your February 2026 newsletter emailed for all specifics on how you can get involved and help! Thank you!
* Rocky Mountain Woodcarvers Roundup:
Midway, Utah
MAY 18-22; 5 days of carving for $400
https://rockymountaincarverroundup.com/
* Northwest Carving Academy:
Ellensburg, Washington
JUL 13-18; cost varies per courses
https://www.nwcarvingacademy.com/
* Creede Woodcarvers Rendezvous:
Creede, Colorado
JUL 11-15, cost varies per courses
https://www.creedewoodcarvers.com/
Beginning Carving Classes with Eric Owens, at Woodcraft.
Cost is $55 per class. Call (208) 338-1190 to register.
For those interested in building your skills, Woodcraft is now adding 'Intermediate' level carving classes as well, also taught by Mr. Eric Owens. Contact Woodcraft for more information and to sign up for these new opportunities!
Zoom Workshops Available by Woodcarving Academy: Visit the Woodcarving Academy website for specifics.
International Association of Woodcarvers Meetings, via Zoom.
Visit the IAWC Facebook site for specifics. Attendance is free (donations accepted to support continued Zoom meeting account), but requires the access code (available on their FB page on upcoming meeting announcements). Join in, hear from and learn from the best across the globe! Learn about all upcoming events. Participate in tool auctions and carve along with tutorials.
Open carving meetings take place on the 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Thursdays (if there is one) from 6 pm to 8 pm at Woodcraft in Boise, 7005 West Overland Road in the Overland Shopping Center, facilitated by Mr. Eric Owens. Bring your own project and enjoy the fellowship! We are also working on making carving projects available to those who are new to woodcarving.
We also meet at the Meridian Senior Center in Kleiner Park from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Tuesdays. Club leaders provide instruction for new carvers. Experienced carvers are welcome to bring their own projects. The Senior Center does ask participants to make a donation to support facility expenses only ($2 for members or $5 for non-members).
Open carving opportunities in Nampa are planned to resume sometime in September.
All are welcome!
Club business meetings take place on the 2nd Thursday of each month (with the exception of the summer months of June, July, & August), at Woodcraft, from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Note: On 2024-02-08, the guild voted and approved the motion to not hold business meetings during the months of June, July, & August. This is to allow leadership increased flexibility for summer plans and travel.
Open carving meetings take place on Thursdays (1st, 3rd, 4th, & 5th) from 6 pm to 8 pm at our local Woodcraft in Boise, 7005 W Overland Road in the Overland Shopping Center.
We also meet Tuesdays from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm at the Meridian Senior Center at Kleiner Park, for open carving.
Come out and visit us every spring at our annual Idaho Artistry in Wood Show hosted at the JUMP Center in downtown Boise (map)!
Then, come out to the Western Idaho Fair (WIF) in late Summer/Fall and say "Hi" at our carving booth located in the Hobby section!
The Idaho Woodcarvers Guild schedules regular carving demonstrations at various locations around the Treasure Valley. We will post them as scheduled.
If a community organization wishes to have a carving demonstration at their location or event, contact the President of the club, Larry Crist at ldcccsf@gmail.com to schedule a Carve-in or email leadership at idahowoodcarvers@gmail.com.
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