NIAGARA WOOCARVERS ASSOCIATION
call: (905) 992 0181
Dedicated to the promotion of the art of wood carving through shared ideas.
The Niagara Woodcarvers Association was formed December 11, 1978 with 18 original members. The founders of the Association called themselves the Wood Knots. They are Doug Robertson, Charles Coates and Leighton Spicer. Currently the club has over 70 members from all walks of life, who find woodcarving to be rewarding and creative. We are men and women who share their interests and knowledge about the art of woodcarving.
Visitors are ALWAYS WELCOME at our meetings! Click here to find out more. It's a lot of fun... see you there!
MAP TO HEARTLAND HERE
Our next meeting is on May 27th (due to Victoria day) at HEARTLAND FOREST 8215 Heartland Forest Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 0L5. 6pm.
Exhibition of ART. "RISING"
Roselawn in Port Colborne has an exhibition of the work detailed below from April 22 to June 21 Wednesday to Saturday from 1 to 3pm admission is free.
Roselawn mansion is at 296 Fielden Avenue, Port Colborne, ON, Canada, L3K 4T6
This exhibit features select works from members of the Phoenix Artists Group, a local collective which boasts a diverse range of woodcarvers, artists and designers. The driving force behind this exhibit is Doug Maracle, a local artist from the Mohawk Nation, Bear Clan from the Six Nations of the Grand River whose own world-famous pieces are among the works Roselawn is proud to present through the Rising exhibit.
Go to the members pages to see Bottle Stopper patterns & ideas
LEARN TO CARVE OR GAIN KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNIQUE
Barrie casement a profesional woodcarver is offering lessons to young, new and advanced woodcarvers. Lessons wil be on a Wednesday evening from 6.30 until 9pm at his workshop in Welland, $10.00 a session. If interested give Barrie a call at 905 401 9939
Many thanks to Jamie the manager of Lee Valley Niagara falls for being at our show and displaying our members work in their showcase at the Niagara Falls store . Go check it out!
