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Presented by Outaouais Wood Carvers Sponsored by Flexcut   The OWC is pleased to re-offer this 2- day course   Day 1- Saturday September 21, 2024 .  10:00-2:00 Day 2- Saturday September 28, 2024 .  10:00-2:00   Location: Nepean Creative Arts Center, 35 Stafford Road, Unit 7, Ottawa   Join Larry Reed, a long-time member of OWC who will show the basics of carving a face in wood, including the nose and eyes.   The project will be similar to those shown below from ¼ log or other wood. Target Audience: this session will be enjoyed by those with some carving experience and those at intermediate (and above) levels. Larrys’ forte is carving Wood Spirits and Santas. He is also adept at pyrography.   Class Minimum/Maximum is 6 to 8 participants Cost: $80.00 per person for members of OWC.            $110 per non member of OWC-Note this includes a reduced OWC membership.     Tools required: A cut resistant glove for your no-dominant hand. Participants are encouraged to bring their own tools, if you have them. For this class we suggest a ruler, pencil, knives, V-tool, U gouge(s), and a fishtail gouge. No tools, no problem. We will have a full selection of the required tools for your use, from our sponsor Fexcut.

June 7th, 2024- West End Clutch Members all brought a delicious assortment of protein, salad, fruit and sweets for our final West End Clutch. Most members also brought their partners. No one went home hungry! Thanks to all who brought food. June 14th, 2024- East End Clutch Donna and John brought fixings for delicious pulled pork sandwiches. Others contributed nibbles and sweets. This must be a hard-core group of carvers- as soon as we were fed, out came the wood and knives🤣 (note the group pictures is from the WEC)

John B led a project at the East clutch in March on making a whistle, and Bob G led us in carving a Canadian Flag pin. At the West end clutch, we all work on our own projects, but other members are always able to give advice or suggestions if you need help.

Mother Nature and the OWC April meeting seem to be jinxed! Snowfall warnings had been issued, but by afternoon, we decided to go ahead as it looked like the snow would be coming later. 13 brave souls turned up and we carried on. After the business meeting, Wood Wizard, Show & Tell and coffee, we all decided to head out as the snow had begun in earnest. Wood Wizard this month's theme was mushrooms, we had 11 entries, not bad from a group of 13! For this reason, we decided to send an email to members with pictures, and let them vote, so here are the pictures and results will be posted later. Show & Tell John brought in a nice collection of heads all of which are dated and signed. He had been challenged as he had no females, so he carved one and added it to the collection. Charlie brought i a completed fishing lure which was an east end project earlier this year. Conrad brought in a small mushroom which he had bought in New Zealand labelled a 'bush mushroom' uncertain of wood. Bob G is still tying us in knots with his Borromean rings (a group of 3 rings, all interlinked) each carved from one block of wood. He also brought in 2 spoons, one a Prairie rose carved from lodgepole pine both of which are the flower and tree for Alberta. The other Spoon was a Prairie Crocus carved in white spruce, the flower and tree of Manitoba. Bob T brought in his completed Dahlia relief carving which was a course this winter led by John B. Colin brought in 2 Christmas carving which are comprised of 3 layers- the background, mid- section and front. they are carved and painted separately, then assembled. Erich brought is some different fungi- bracket fungi which he found locally as well as Horse Hoof Polypore, part of which can be used as tinder. He also brought in some info about Otzi the Iceman who was found in the Alps lived 5300 years ago. He had a survival kit with him which included medicinal fungi and tinder fungus. Amazing what we learn thru our carving group!

Our May Monthly meeting consisted of an auction of items donated by members and the public. We had lots of various items and raised some funds for the club. Thanks to all who donated items.

Come and check us out this Saturday, May 4 from 10-4 at the National Capital Artisans Spring Bloom Craft Market. Sir Wilfrid Laurier High School, 1515 Tenth Line Rd, Orléans, ON K1E 3E8

Sat. April 13, we will be having a clutch at the Nepean Creative Arts Center in room 7 from 9-2:30, feel free to drop in and do some carving.

Presented by Outaouais Wood Carvers Sponsored by Flexcut Saturday, April 20, 2024 9:30AM to 2:30 PM Nepean Creative Arts Center, 35 Stafford Road, Ottawa- Unit 7 This one-day course is designed to teach participants the fundamentals of Wood Carving. OWC member Bob Gander will guide participants through a series of topics necessary to start your wood carving journey. Topics will include; styles of carving, wood selection, types of tools, safety, selecting minimum tools needed to get started and basic maintenance. He will also discuss finishing techniques, resources and much more. While this is not a project class, you will put the day’s learnings into practice by carving 1 or 2 simple pieces (as shown), incorporating your new skills. A range of tools supplied by our Flexcut Carving Tools sponsor will be available for participants use on the day of the course. Participants are encouraged to bring along their own carving tools, if applicable. A sturdy glove, preferably cut resistant, for your non-dominant hand is essential for course participation. These can be obtained at a hardware or wood working store. Bob has been carving since the 1980s. He has carved in a variety of styles: in-the-round, relief, caricature, stylized, realistic (and nearly realistic) and even a little chip carving. His carving courses include a variety of introductory projects, sharpening carving tools, love spoons, horses, stylized animals, caricatures and realistic human heads. Fee: OWC member $ 40 Non-member $ 60 (includes a reduced $20 annual membership fee for 2023-2024) Cancellation refunds given only with 4 days’ notice of the course Mon. April 15th 9:30. Registration and payment are required in advance. First come, first served 😉 Registration deadline is Mon. April 15th, 2024 Maximum 8 participants. Note: a minimum of 4 participants are required to run this workshop. Participants aged 14-17 inclusive must be accompanied by parent for the duration of the class. To Register: Click on PDF below to download registration details.

A few news items. After our soap carving session with the children from the Arc Studio Scholl in Feb. (which runs in another room at the Church where we have our East End Clutch), we received this lovely thank you note from the children. We had a great afternoon with them. Secondly, one of our long time members, Rick St John is having an exhibition by Ottawa Archives Rideau at 6581 Fourth line Rd, North Gower June 1st to 6th. Congratulations Rick!

Wood Wizard- this month's theme was 'Feathers.' 1st place- was Erich's feather mounted in his hat. 2nd place - Charlie's feather in exotic wood 3rd place- Bob T carved and pyro'ed feathers Honorable mention- Charlie's painted feather Show & Tell John brought in a Viking which he has carved and painted, the horns on the helmet were carved from tagua nut. He also had a Morel and an assortment of whistles which was one of the East End Clutch projects. Sue snuck her whistle in with John's-it's the one on a lanyard. Mic brought in a delightful little elf which was displayed sitting on the knife he used to carve it with. Bob G brought in some sample wooden 'Quilt' pieces. He also brought in a pair of penguins, titled 'On the Rocks'- one standing on a rock, the other on an ice cube, also a carved avocado pit. Note: our year end meeting will consist of piecing together a 'quilt' of 4x4' blocks which will be handed out at the April and May meetings for members to carve or burn on. Charlie brought in some quilt patterns for the block as well as his Marine carving of a Moray eel and Clown fish. Conrad brought in 3 fishing lures. Erich brought in the completed Fisherman's head. A family had donated some tools and wood to the club which had belonged to their mother. She began to carve in her 80's and was carving up until 1week before she died at 95. They asked if someone could complete this head which the mother had started and had numerous plans for (as shown). Erich also submitted a nicer photo in better lighting and will be delivering to the family soon. Thanks Erich- I know this was not an easy task.

CANCELLED- unfortunately we had unexpected difficulty in sourcing the live edge wood for this project. Hopefully we can reschedule once we find the appropriate wood Presented by Outaouais Wood Carvers, Sponsored by Flexcut 2-day course Day one, Saturday April 13, 2024. Day two- Saturday April 20, 2024 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM Nepean Creative Arts Center, 35 Stafford Road, Unit 7, Ottawa Join Larry Reed, a long-time member of OWC as he teaches how to carve a Wood Spirit similar to those shown from a 1/4 log. Larry's forte is carving Wood Spirits and Santas. He is also adept at pyrography. Minimum/Maximum Participants: 6 to 10 Target Audience: this session will be enjoyed by those with some carving experience and those at the Beginner to Intermediate (and above) levels. Cost: $80.00 per person for members of OWC. $100.00 for Non-members of OWC- note, this includes a reduced OWC membership. Tools Required: A cut resistant glove for your non-dominant hand is required. Participants are encouraged to bring their own tools, if you have them.  For this class we suggest a ruler, pencil, knives, a V tool, U gouge(s) and a fishtail gouge. No tools? No problem!  We will have a full selection of required tools on site, for your use, from our sponsor FlexCut Tools. Registration and payment are required in advance. First come, first served 😉 Registration deadline is Monday Apr. 8th, 2024. Cancellation refunds only with 4 days' notice of the course Mon. Apr. 8th, 2024 9:30 AM. Participants aged 14-17 inclusive must be accompanied by a parent for the duration of the class. Click on PDF below to download registration details.

Class is now full Presented by Outaouais Wood Carvers Sponsored by Flexcut Nepean Creative Arts Center, 35 Stafford Road, Unit 7, Ottawa Dates:  Sat. February 24th and Sat. March 16 Times:   9:30 AM to 2:30 PM Course Leader: John Bowser is a long time OWC member who has been teaching the how’s and why’s of carving for more than two decades. In this 2 part class, John will be leading participants thru a relief carving of a Dahlia flower. Wood will be provided but will not be a live edge as shown. Target Audience:  Those with some carving experience (beginners) and those wishing to develop their relief carvings skills. Min./ Max. Number of Participants- 6 Min. 10 Max Class is now full Cost for the 2 day class: Members- $80 Non-members add $20 for reduced membership. Tools Needed: Pencil, Ruler & Carving Glove. Bench hook if you have one, but there will be some available Participants are encouraged to bring their own tools (knives,chisels,gouges) however, a full selection of tools will also be available from our sponsor, Flex Cut tools. class is now full