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April2025 - CarveIn Report
Host: Dave Tuttle- Walpole, NH
| April showers bring May flowers? not quite this year… As the northern group met at the park and ride in Middlesex for the drive down to Dave's in NH, it was raining lightly. By Randolph light snow, by White River Junction, more snow and slush, and most of the rest of the way down the passing lane was almost 2" of slush and rather slow going. But the Northern contingent arrived to start carving by 10 as usual. Dave had the garage heater going, and cutouts ready for carving a James Miller Scandinavian Rooster. But we did notice something, except for Dave the six attending were all from Northern Vermont. We had a good morning caring but did notice at times the room didn't seem to have many conversations going as we filled Dave's garage with wood chips. I had brought the Blue Heron painted prototype for the August Class, and talked about how we would be doing registrations for the class this year. By noon we went in the house and were greeted with a warm bowl of corn chowder and carrot cake. Back to carving we worked till we had to leave at 2:00 to find most of the snow and slush had melted and just a rainy drive home. Once again thank you Dave for a great day of carving and excellent corn chowder. |  |
May 10, 2025 CarveIn
Host: Birds of Vermont Museum - Huntington, VT
Our May Carve-In will be hosted by the Birds of Vermont
Museum in Huntington. Most of our members know the directions, but just
in case, take the I-89 Richmond exit, go into Richmond, go south and follow
the signs to the Museum. As we will be meeting indoors in the shop area,
and Museum guests will be visiting, please remember to bring a mask The
Museum houses our extensive book collection, this is a good time to check
out our carving book library. As we are planning for our August Class and
Show at the Museum, this is also a good opportunity to get the latest updates,
and volunteer to help at the Show. Matt will be there to talk about the
Great Blue Heron carving Class and Barb hopes be there for you to sign up
for the Class.
The Green Mountain Wood Carvers was organized about 65+ years ago by Collise Brown from Waterville Vermont to bring together people interested in the art of wood carving. At present, we have about 75 members from Vermont as well as other states across New England.
Members of the club meet the second Saturday of each month for a "Carve-In". The Carve-Ins' are held at members houses and shops across the state, and provide an opportunity for members to gather, work on a projects and share ideas. In addition to our monthly Carve-Ins, each August, the Club plans a week long series of events including a carving class, and our Annual August Show and Sale held in Waterbury Vermont.
You don't need to be an accomplished carver to join the GMWC, our members range from first time carvers to professional carvers. Members work in all aspects of wood carving including relief, chip, caricatures, birds and wild fowl. Are members are always willing to help new carvers get started.
Follow the website links to find information about our various activities, contact information, our membership form and a copy of our newsletter, News & Notes.
As of 11/18/20, the GMWC is now recognized as a Non-Profit Organization with tax exempt status of 501(c)3.
Green Mountain Wood Carvers
PO Box 1283
Stowe, Vermont 05672