A Bit Of History:

On September 16, 1982, Gilles Henry sent out notices asking woodcarvers to attend the first meeting of the Outaouais Wood Carvers Club (then known as the National Capital Region Woodcarvers Club). Five individuals at Gilles Henry's house attended the first meeting. In November of 1982, the first newsletter was sent to all member of the club. There were nine members at this time.

Currently there are roughly one hundred and fifty members of the Outaouais Wood Carvers Club and our membership spans all age groups from teenagers to seniors. All levels of experience and expertise are also represented.

In September,1983 the club held a contest to choose a new name for the club. The name Outaouais was selected by a democratic vote. Outaouais is an Indian word which means "the meeting of the three rivers", ie. The Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau rivers.

The club meets on the first Wednesday of every month from September through to June. Meetings are held at Woodroffe United Church , 207 Woodroffe Avenue (North of Carling) from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

As well, there are two groups of carvers who meet on alternate Fridays – one in the East End and one in the West End. Information about the meeting dates for each of these groups is available on the main page of our website.

We welcome all new members. For more information and a copy of the Outaouais Wood Carvers membership form, select the membership button located on this page.