Local classes

[claus1023]

I just got into wood carving and i'm having trouble finding any kind of local class where I can learn some techniques on the basics. I live near Greensburg Pa which is located about 30 miles east of Pittsburgh. Can anyone help me out to find some local instruction. Thanks

[Dagwood]

did u check on here on left side of screen under club searches? they might be able to shed some light

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

There is a club in Pittsburgh:Wood Carving Illustrated - How To Magazine for Carvers, 3rd one down.

Dave

[cdstetson]

Did you check with your "local" woodworking stores? That's where I found my mentor and she actually learned from someone at Ace Hardware back in the day. Hope you find someone

[Sam]

I haven't heard of local classes, but there is a local carving club. Keystone Carvers meet in Greensburg - used to be the first Monday of the month at the old Todd School just off the bypass for Greensburg. I have some officer names that I will dig up and PM you. You could call and see when the meetings are (I might do that myself). I was a member and they did some carving at the meetings after the business. One member would usually put on a lesson for some particular thing they carve at each meeting. Nice bunch of guys/gals.

I live in Greensburg and might be able to help you - I will PM you my telephone number too.

[cgm]

Hello Claus, I don't have any local clubs. I reley on videos, books, magizines and this forum for information.
On Youtube do a search for carverswoodshop, also whittler0507
Also carvingvideos.com sells dvd's
Welcome to the forum,Carl

[Donna_T]

Claus,
Try Woodburning Tools by Colwood: Carving Clubs
for finding other clubs in PA. Also, check issues of Wood Carving Illustrated to look for shows within driving distance--although I think the ones I remember as being in PA are summer or fall shows. THe most recent issue listed the November show at Penn State's Brandywine Campus and the contact is Jack R at 302-475-2581--he might know of carving folks in your particular area.

Good Luck--I know the Lancaster area has a show and quite a few carvers, but I think that's even farther from you.

Donna T

[carverswoodshop]

here in lancaster pa they will have a show here in june 5 and 6 here is a video about if your interested YouTube - carverswoodshop's Channel

YouTube - carverswoodshop's Channel

[Sam]

claus1023 -- you have a PM

[karvinfool]

Hey,
When I first had an interest in carving, I was working swing shift. So, I couldn't get to a local club meeting. But, what I found was extremely helpful in helping me learn was a Subscription to WCI. (no I don't work for WCI) There is always something in there to light your fire plus resources for tools, books, and carving stock. Now, I like to think I've come a long way from just carving chains. Check it out!