January 24th, 2026 Cottonwood Barkhouse Carving

Presented by Outaouais Wood Carvers

Sponsored by Flex-cut

Saturday, January 24th, 2026, 10:00-2:00

Nepean Creative Arts Center, 35 Stafford Road, Studio M, Ottawa

Join OWC Member Darryl Kicul as he leads the class through carving a bark house.

From Darryl: As an artist, I find my deepest connection with natural products—specifically in wood. Working primarily with cottonwood and basswood, I breathe life into whimsical faerie houses and other structures. My sculptures feature towering roofs, a profusion of windows, and intricate staircases and balconies. The inspiration for my art flows directly from the unique shapes of the natural materials I choose to work with.

Target Audience: Intermediate Carver

Note: The minimum # of participants required to run the course is 4, Maximum of 10

Tools required:

• Knife

• Shallow Gouge/Fishtail gouge

• Smaller detail gouges

• V-gouge

  
  

PPE:

• Cut resistant glove

• Dust mask- we will have some spares

• Eye protection-we will have some

Fee: OWC member $ 40

        Non-member $ 60 (includes a reduced $20 annual membership fee)

Registration deadline Mon, January 19th, 2026

Cancellation refunds given only with 4 days' notice of the course, by Tues. January 20th, 2026

Registration and payment are required in advance. First come, first served 😉

To Register: 

Send e-transfer to: owctreasurer8@gmail.com be sure to include your name, email address, phone #(s) and name of class in the comment section of the e-transfer.

Or:

Send message to owctreasurer8@gmail.com 

Include your name, email address, phone # (s) and name of class.

send cheque made out to:

Outaouais Wood Carvers

c/o 2141 Beaumont Rd

Ottawa ON K1H 5V2

Or

pay in person at our monthly club meeting or weekly carving clutch.