News Archives - Nutmeg Woodworking & Carving Shop
Carving Classes in August at Whitevale
Posted on June 13th, 2013
Registration has started at the Whitevale School of the Arts for their special classes this August. If you are still thinking about signing up, now would be the time to do it. There are several different classes this year including the following carving classes:
Barley Twist Cane, 4-Day Totem Pole Carving, Soapstone Carving, Chip Carving, Carving a 4ft Santa Claus, Whimsical Fish Carving, Making a Stick Dulcimer, Talking Stick, Relief Carving an Arabian Horse, and Stick Carving.
To signup for a class, visit www.whitevaleschoolofthearts.com and click on a class title (from the calendar) to register online.
Classes in Whitevale
Posted on May 7th, 2013
Mother's Day is fast approaching...time to think about treating Mom or treat yourself to a class, in August, at the Whitevale School of the Arts.
www.whitevaleschoolofthearts.com
This year they have added classes in; Designing Knit Fabrics, Jewelry Making, Cake Decorating, Soapstone Carving, Chip Carving, 4ft Santa Claus, Totem Pole Carving, Making a Stick Dulcimer, Relief Carving and Fun with Pastels.
Treat yourself or Mom and spend a day this August in Historic Whitevale with some of the best instructors in Ontario.
Timetable for the Niagara Woodcarvers Show this Weekend
Posted on April 3rd, 2013
Once again held at the Optimist Recreation Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario - here is the outline for the 33rd annual show:
- Set up Friday 5:30 pm to approx. 7:00pm
- competition registration is Sat 8:00 am to 10:00 am
- Saturday show hours are 10 am to 5 pm
- Sunday show hours are 11am to 5pm
- Sunday seminar 9:00 am presented by Mary-Ann Jack Bleach
Please visit their website for more information:
We're looking forward to seeing everyone at the show!
Dates and Info for the 28th Annual Woodstock Wood Show
Posted on April 3rd, 2013
The annual show will be held October 4 - 6, 2013 at the Fairgrounds in Woodstock, Ontario.
Click below to download the flyer and Club letter for more details:
2013 Woodstock Wood Show Flyer
2013 Woodstock Wood Show Club Letter
And don't forget to visit their website for more information.
6 Weeks To Go Until the 23rd Atlantic Wildlife Carving Competition & Show
Posted on April 3rd, 2013
The Nova Scotia Wildlife Carvers Association's annual show will be held on May 10 - 12, 2013 at Cole Harbour Place in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
For more information, please visit their website or facebook page:
nswcaa.ednet.ns.ca/nswcaa.html
Nova Scotia Wildlife Carvers Facebook Page
2nd Totem Pole Carving Class added at Whitevale School of the Arts
Posted on March 30th, 2013
Spring has arrived and classes at the Whitevale School of the Arts are starting to book up.
They have added a second 4-day Totem Pole class, starting on June 10th, 2013. If you wish to sign up for this, go to the Aug 6th Totem Pole class and sign up there, indicating in the comments that the payment is for the June 10th class. There are still openings for both classes.
Please visit their website for more information and to register:
www.whitevaleschoolofthearts.com
Niagara Woodcarvers Association 2013 Show
Posted on March 4th, 2013
The 34th annual carving show and competition will be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 6 & 7.
The show will be at it's usual venue at the Optimist Recreation Centre, 4751 Dorchester Road at Morrison in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Admission is $3.00 (kids 12 and under free).
Click below to download the poster for the Niagara Woodcarvers Association's 34th Annual Show and Competition:
2013 Niagara Carving Show and Competition Flyer
And don't forget to visit their website for more information.
Nova Scotia Wildlife Carvers & Artists Association 23rd Annual Show
Posted on March 4th, 2013
The competition and show will be held on May 10, 11 and 12 and will feature ongoing demonstrations and workshops, silent auctions, head carving competition, name tag competition, carving table, show and sale table and more.
The show is located at Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Parkway in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Registration is on Friday 12:00 pm to 9:30 pm, and Saturday 8:00 am to 10:00 am with the judging starting Saturday at 10:00am.
The show will be open to public Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Admission is free.
Please click here to go to their website and be sure to visit their Facebook Page.
Quinte Wood Carvers Association's 2013 Show & Sale
Posted on March 4th, 2013
The 26th annual carving show will be held on Saturday April 13th at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre, 265 Cannifton Road in Belleville, ON.
Please click on the links below to download the show flyer and rules/ entry form:
Show Flyer
Application Forms
Powertex Sculpture by Sharrie Wing
Posted on February 25th, 2013
Artist Sharrie Wing uses transparent powertex to demonstrate movement in her sculptures. This piece is called Determination. It is sculpted with Super Sculpey.
Her business is Wing's Wonderful Things. Watch for her website coming soon.
Brampton 2013 Flower City Carving Show
Posted on February 19th, 2013
The 6th annual carving show and competition will be held on Saturday April 20th and will feature woodcarving, small carpentry, ceramics, crafts, demos and more.
The Flower City Seniors Centre is located at 8870 McLaughlin Road in Brampton. Admission is free and there is plenty of parking. For more information, call 905-874-3500.
Click here to download the flyer
Whitevale School of the Arts 2013 Class Schedule Up
Posted on February 12th, 2013
The Whitevale School Of The Arts (North Pickering) has updated their website with the 2013 class schedule.
This year they have added several new classes; chip carving, relief carving, carving a 4-foot Santa Claus, soapstone carving, cake decorating, creating whimsical fish, jewellery making and fabric design.
Please visit their website for more information and to register for classes:
www.whitevaleschoolofthearts.com
2013 Carving Classes at Harrison Artistry in Wood
Posted on February 12th, 2013
Doug and Gerri Harrison, who have opened their new woodcarving/sculpture school in Bend Oregon last year, have released a schedule of their upcoming woodcarving classes for 2013.
Please click here to download the class brochure
Bob Guge - Downey Woodpecker - May 6 to 11, 2013 (6-day)
Floyd Scholz - Merlin Falcon, Action Pose - June 16 to 25, 2013 (10-day)
Josh Guge - Rooster Fish - August 12 to 17, 2013 (6-day)
Larry Martin - House Wren - October 7 to 12, 2013 (6-day)
For more information on Harrison Artistry in Wood, click here to download the school's brochure
And don't forget to visit their website at: www.harrisonartistryinwood.com
Help Identify a Muskoka Area Carver
Posted on November 12th, 2012
Marshall Pyatt is looking for some help in identifying a blind Muskoka area carver active in the 1950's. If you know of or have have any info about who the carver was, please send an email to Marshall. Here is some additional info and a photo of the carving from Marshall:
In the early 1950's my Grandmother bought this carving from a blind man in Medonte (or Muskoka) Ontario. I was young at the time but was amazed that a blind man could visualize and carve a scene he could not see.
Can you identify the artist? I would be very interested in identifying this piece.
Thank you,
Marshall Pyatt
Kawartha Carving Competition Prize Winner
Posted on September 27th, 2012
Congratulations go to Larry Livingston of Baden, Ontario who won a Detail Master Wood Burner and fixed pen at this year's Kawartha Carving Competition held on September 8th.
The Detail Master Wood Burner was donated by Nutmeg Woodworking.
Toronto Woodworking Show - Cancelled
Edited on September 23rd, 2012
Please note that the Toronto Woodworking Show that was supposed to run from November 9th to 11th, 2012 at the International Centre has been cancelled.