June 7th Meeting
-we will be holding our Annual Elections for the executive and other vacant positions. Please consider volunteering to help out as 'many hands make light work'
-we will also be holding our People's Choice Competition. This is a fun competition where those present will vote on their favourite piece. Please consider submitting some of your work for the competition (completed within the past 36 months). If you cant attend, contact us and arrangements can be made to collect at one of the clutches.
-we will be holding our Annual Elections for the executive and other vacant positions. Please consider volunteering to help out as 'many hands make light work'
-we will also be holding our People's Choice Competition. This is a fun competition where those present will vote on their favourite piece. Please consider submitting some of your work for the competition (completed within the past 36 months). If you cant attend, contact us and arrangements can be made to collect at one of the clutches.
Comfort birds carved by members to donate- thanks to all who band sawed the roughouts and those who carved the final product. We have a lovely assortment for someone in need!
May 5th, East End Clutch
I guess we were all feeling in need of an angel, project led by John Bowser
I guess we were all feeling in need of an angel, project led by John Bowser
May 1st meeting- Wood Wizard, Flea Market and Silent Auction
Wonderful to get back together at our May Monthly meeting, after our winter virtual meetings and cancelled April meeting.
The Silent Auction was a great success, thanks to all those who donated items for the auction, we had a large and varied selection of items
Wonderful to get back together at our May Monthly meeting, after our winter virtual meetings and cancelled April meeting.
The Silent Auction was a great success, thanks to all those who donated items for the auction, we had a large and varied selection of items
Next Monthly meeting will be in person at Woodroffe United Church
April oops, May 3rd, at 7:00
There will be NO Show & Tell but we WILL have The Wood Wizard with the theme of TULIPS.
We will be holding a Flea Market and Silent Auction.
-Flea Market- Please bring along any carving and/or pyro related items that you wish to sell. Table space will be available for you.
-Silent Auction- We have some nice donations of tools from a member retiring from carving. These will be sold by silent auction.
-If you wish to donate a tool for the Silent Auction, please bring it along with you on Wednesday evening. Proceeds go directly to the on-going support of the OWC.
-Comfort Birds- If you have completed birds, please bring them along. You can also bring them to the next East Clutch May 5th
April oops, May 3rd, at 7:00
There will be NO Show & Tell but we WILL have The Wood Wizard with the theme of TULIPS.
We will be holding a Flea Market and Silent Auction.
-Flea Market- Please bring along any carving and/or pyro related items that you wish to sell. Table space will be available for you.
-Silent Auction- We have some nice donations of tools from a member retiring from carving. These will be sold by silent auction.
-If you wish to donate a tool for the Silent Auction, please bring it along with you on Wednesday evening. Proceeds go directly to the on-going support of the OWC.
-Comfort Birds- If you have completed birds, please bring them along. You can also bring them to the next East Clutch May 5th
April Project at East End Clutch Pyrography and colouring of Betta Fish led by Pam Laprise March 31 and April 21
Feb and March West End Clutch project led by Rick St John- Owl Cane Topper
East End Clutch Project for March (3rd & 17th) will be a small carved Monk led by Bob Gander
East End Clutch- February project- Bark Houses led by Mic Payette
West End Clutch, February 2023
FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES- Wood Wizard Egg Cup Art
1st- Tired Chicken- Sue M
2nd- Done to perfection- Erich H
3rd- Modified Moravian Star-Bob G
Honorable Mention- Relief Covered Bridge- Bob T
1st- Tired Chicken- Sue M
2nd- Done to perfection- Erich H
3rd- Modified Moravian Star-Bob G
Honorable Mention- Relief Covered Bridge- Bob T
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December Activities
West End Clutch, Dec 2 no one should go hungry here! 
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Our Annual Auction Dec 7th, 2022.
Thanks to our auctioneer Larry Everett, and his helpers Larry Reed and Serge Desjardins 
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Our East End Luncheon Dec 9
Thanks to Larry E for providing the feast
Thanks to Larry E for providing the feast
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November Wood Wizard
Each month a Wood Wizard 'theme' is suggested for members to carve and show the members at the monthly meeting The theme for Nov. was Christmas thanks to Bob, Bob, Colling, Charlie, Larry, Pam and Sue 
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Our November Workshops
thanks to Larry (Santa ornament), Sue (pickle ornament) & Larry (Santa ornament) for leading the workshops
thanks to Larry (Santa ornament), Sue (pickle ornament) & Larry (Santa ornament) for leading the workshops
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November Show & Tell
at our monthly meetings, members are encouraged to bring in carvings that they have done or found (eg at a thrift store)
click on the thumbnail below for larger picture and information
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About Our Club
Outaouais Wood Carvers (OWC) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1982. Its aims and objectives are to promote fellowship among woodcarvers, to develop an interest in the art of woodcarving, and to develop a high standard of excellence in woodcarving and related activities. There is a monthly general meeting where members obtain updates from the executive team, exchange ideas and technical knowhow about woodcarving, inspire others and obtain inspiration. Members can display their work during Show and Tell, take part in our monthly Wood Wizard Challenge competition, compete in our yearly Progressive competition and attend workshops or learn from speakers. Members also have the opportunity to attend weekly woodcarving meetings called the East End Clutch (EEC) and the West End Clutch (WEC), and Pyrography meetings (wood burning). These gatherings provide a space for members to work on their pieces and get additional advice and help about woodcarving and pyrography. Members receive a quarterly newsletter containing updates about Wood Wizard and our People's Choice competitions, see photos of carvings and pyrography pieces created by our members and non-members. The OWC club also hosts an annual wood carving and pyrography show and competition in the fall, called Ottawa Wood Carving Competition. Download the constitution for details about our club. Contact info@owcarvers.com for more information |
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Up-Coming Events
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