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JOIN US for the January Monthly Meeting
Saturday January 10th 9-noon at Algona City Hall
JOIN US for the January Monthly Meeting
Saturday January 10th 9-noon at Algona City Hall
Local Carving Classes
Our monthly meetings usually includes open carving time and a wood carving project. Here are some other regularly scheduled local classes. Tell them who sent ya.
*Always call ahead for more details and latest scheduling*
Art of Woodcarving
Art of Woodcarving
Learn from a Master Carver - Cecily Bishop
Beginners to Experienced carvers welcome
Specializing in Northwest Native Style Form Line Design
All tools provided in small, personal classes
Morning and evening classes
More Info: www.woodcarvingwithcecily.com
NW Native Style Carving
Weekly classes from an award winning carver
Joe McConnell has been carving since 1993
All skill levels welcome
Tools available for use
Located in Sammamish
More Info: Call 425-894-0702 or email [email protected]
Rockler Woodworking Classes
Large Variety of Woodworking Classes
Wood turning, Epoxy, Knife sharpening, and more
All skill levels welcome
Check for current curriculum and scheduling
Training room in Tukwila, WA
More Info: Call 206-244-9161 or See Current Schedule
Woodcraft Wood Art and Power Tool Classes
Woodcarving and Woodworking Classes
Wide selection of classes including Marquetry, 3D/relief carving, joinery, turning, intarsia, pyrography, and much more
All skill levels welcome
Check for current curriculum and scheduling
Training room in Seattle, WA
More Info: Call 206-767-6394 or See Current Schedule
Northwest Carving Academy
Intensive Week-Long Summer Classes
Choose from 11 wood carving, quilting and basket weaving classes
Open to all skill levels
Full-day classes held July 14-18, 2026
Located in Ellensberg, WA
More Info: Registration and Information
Local Carving Clubs and Groups
We encourage you to join multiple carving groups. We won't be jealous - promise. Here are some clubs within 2-3 hours drive of Seattle. Tell them who sent ya.
*Always call ahead for more details and latest scheduling*
Sorted by distance from Seattle ...
Seattle, WA - Seattle Spoon Carvers
Monthly spoon carving get-togethers in Seattle
Location: Pratt Fine Arts Center, Seattle, WA
When: Third Friday of each month
More Info: Instagram page
Issaquah, WA - Issaquah Driftwood Sculpture Group/Class
Free weekly driftwood carving and sculpture group with Dave Sao
Location: Issaquah Senior Center, Issaquah, WA
When: Thursdays 1-3pm
More Info: Call Ahead 425-837-3339
Kitsap County, WA - Kitsap Carvers
Weekly and monthly woodcarving meetings, sessions and lessons at various locations throughout Kitsap County
Locations: Bremerton, Port Orchard, and Poulsbo (see website for specifics)
When: First Saturday of each month
More Info: kitsapcarvers.org/Home
Lakewood, WA - Carving with Rudy Horst
Free weekly group specializing in bark and relief carving
Location: Call ahead for details, Issaquah, WA
When: Fridays 10:30 to noon
More Info: Call 253-444-8288 or email [email protected]
Olympia, WA - Capitol Woodcarvers Association Olympia
Weekly woodcarving meetings and sessions at various locations around Olympia, WA
Location: Olympia, WA and Lacey, WA
When: Mon-Fri at various locations
More Info: Call Denise Taylor at 360-464-0774 or visit their FB page
Salem, OR - Capitol Woodcarvers Association Salem
Weekly and monthly woodcarving meetings and sessions at various locations around Salem, OR
Location: Center 50+, Salem, OR
When: Last Tuesday of each month
More Info: capitolwoodcarvers.org
Richmond, BC - Richmond Carvers Society
Woodworkers and carvers of all skill levels
Location: Hugh McRoberts School, Richmond, BC
When: Every Wednesday from mid-Sept to mid-June
More Info: https://www.richmondcarvers.com/
National Clubs and Publications
Thirsty for more knowledge? Here are additional resources for your continued learning.
World of Decoys - Woodcarving Life-like Decoys
Be sure to check out their on-line magazine
National Wood Carvers Association
Known for their quarterly publication Chip Chats
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