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Oregon Carvers Guild supports the large carving community in the Portland/Vancouver area as well as others in the state.  The club is over fifty years old, originally formed as the Western Woodcarvers Association in 1973.  We changed the name to be more relevant in 2020. 

Who are we? – We are a group of enthusiastic wood carvers want to preserve and pass on the art of carving to the next generation through classes and demos for beginners, intermediate and advanced carvers of all styles. Most members carve wood but welcome those who work in a variety of other media.

Non-Profit – we are a 501c(7) charitable organization.

Mission Statement – To encourage carvers at all levels in the pursuit of this art through education, fellowship and mentoring.

What does it cost to Join – A 12-month membership is $30. Family Membership is $40. 

Patron Membership – Patrons are regular members who decide to financially support the club @ $100 because they can, and because they want to subsidize those who can't.
    What OCG Can Offer You
    • Our Home – we do not meet in one place, but rather hold classes around the Portland metro area as well as online via Zoom. 
    • Programs – We use Zoom for monthly programs featuring experts, techniques, or general information.  See the CALENDAR for upcoming online sessions
    • Show & Tell – Show your latest work. Email quality photos and descriptions to our Newsletter Editor so they can be included in the Newsletter
    • Classes – A range of classes for all levels featuring a wide variety of carving techniques
    • Participate in local shows - We have a booths in local shows such as Gathering of the Guilds and Multnomah Days to sell your work, and provide demos at the annual Art in the Pearl show over Labor Day weekend.
    • Local Discounts -  Woodcrafters, Rockler and others generally offer 10% discount on non-powered items and supplies
    • Website – a modern site to address the needs of current and prospective members
      • Online class registration
      • Demo videos
      • Recorded Zoom programs
      • Links to relevant carving sites, articles, sales, local resources, etc
      • Forum for carving discussions
      • Forum for selling items
    • Personal photo album – Share your work with other members on the OCG website.  Especially great if you don't have a personal website.
    • Professional consultation – OCG has several professional carvers that are available for advice
    • Newsletter – Monthly publication
      • Latest OCG News
      • Recent Show & Tell photos
      • Profile of a member’s carving studio
      • Recommendations – videos, websites, books that have been reviewed and deemed worth your time
      • Sponsor Page
      • Items for sale
      • Carving articles
      • Links to regional shows and classes


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