Capitol Woodcarvers Annual Show (March)

This annual two-day show is a great hit. Members of Capitol Woodcarvers display their carvings to other carvers and the public. The show typically includes vendors, breakout sessions, auction, raffles, classes, demonstrations, contests, and a lot of sharing of techniques.

Annual Bush’s Park Picnic (August)

Capitol Woodcarvers is a social group as well as a carving group. Our annual picnic is well attended and enjoyed by members and their guests. Don't miss this event which takes place the last Tuesday of August in place of the Club meeting. It is always a fun time. Bring a show and tell carving to share.

State Fair (August/September)

Capitol Woodcarvers like to share with the community. Every year we have a booth at the Oregon State Fair. As a booth volunteer you will meet a lot of visitors who are in awe at what carvers can ceate. It is a pleasure to interact with these visitors and talk with them about woodcarving.

Oregon Woodcarvers Rendezvous (September)

This a great carving event. It is a wonderful gathering where multiple classes are taking place simultaneously. If you ever wanted to try different types of carving this is the event for you.

Keizer Art Association Show (October)

This s ia great month-long show in the Keizer Art Association Art Gallery. This show introduces carving to the "Art Community" as well as to the general public. The location of the gallery is in the Keizer Cultural Center. This is an easy show to participate in. Carvings can be delivered to the gallery then picked up after the show has finished. Carvings are secured and when the gallery is open for viewing a host is always present.

Annual Christmas Ornament Sale (November)

Capitol Woodcarvers does not have any regular source of income to support the club's activities other than membership dues. This annual ornament sale that takes place at the Rickreall Fairgrounds helps to support our club. It is a wonderful feeling when the public stops by our table and comments on the beautiful hand carved ornaments available for sale. Thank you members for your carved donations, they really help our club.

New Years Club Dinner (December)

Every year for decades our carvers have been meeting December 31 for our annual New Year's Dinner. The comradery and socializing is great at this event. What a great evening. Plan on attending this year.

Carving Classes

Many of our members teach carving, pyrography, painting, and other classes. Classes take place at Center50+, and other venues when possible. It is amazing how much talent we have within our club and the willingness of talented carvers to share their techniques and knowledge. It is always rewarding to participate in or teach a class.

Carving Session: Friday Afternoons – Center50+

Center50+ has reserved Friday afternoons for woodcarving sessions. The facilities are great and can accomodate a large group of carvers. This is another opportunity to gather, learn, share, and enjoy the company of other carvers.

Carving Session: 1st and 3rd Thursdays – KAA

Prior to COVID there was a Decoy and Wildfowl group of carvers who met once a month at Center50+. To restart this group and focus on wildfowl carving, (ducks, geese, hawks, quail, eagles, songbirds, etc.) we have reserved the KAA classroom the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month 9:00AM - 1:00PM. Although the focus will be wildfowl carving, all carvers/pyrographers are welcome to join in.

Friday Lunches

As a group we like to get together and socialize. Friday lunch has been a good opportunity to do this. We rotate restaurants and gather at 11:30. Friday lunch gatherings have been going on for many years and due to their success, everyone has a good time, they will continue for a long time to come. And, guests are always welcome to attend.