Jay Rosenlof We have a State Champion wood carver in SaddleBrooke! Mark Erickson, our Wood Carvers president, won a first-place award in the Advanced category at the annual Arizona statewide carving competition in Mesa in February. Mark has been carving since his youth and has found that his lifelong hobby has developed into a true…
Jay Rosenlof The SaddleBrooke Woodcarvers Club could really use your help! As our name implies, we are a club that is focused on wood carving and wood projects that use hand carving tools and small power tools. Our club membership is experiencing a decline, and we would like to offer some additional activities to add…
Southwest Woodcarvers will be providing a carving demonstration and Carving Show during the SaddleBrooke Spring Art Show on Saturday, March 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Woodcarvers will feature some of the finest woodcarvers in Southern Arizona performing carving demonstrations and participating in a Carving Show at the SaddleBrooke TWO Arts and Craft…
Jay Rosenlof We are often asked the difference between Wood Carvers and Wood Workers. I want to explain the differences and hope to attract new members for both clubs. These interpretations are based on participation in both hobbies. Wood Carvers see a piece of wood and think of all the ways to carve it into…
Just in case you missed last month’s article, here is this month’s introduction and reminder. Since you have lived in SaddleBrooke, we all know that there is not a woodworking facility in SaddleBrooke—or is there? Many of you know that there is as much or more woodworking equipment in many garages in SaddleBrooke than in…
Jay Rosenlof How many of you know that there is a woodcarving club in SaddleBrooke? Since the beginning of SaddleBrooke, there has been a woodcarving club, and it seems like the best kept secret! All it takes to get started is a piece of wood and a sharp knife. Our club has 23 active members,…
During the SaddleBrooke Fall Art Show, November 4, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., The Southwest Woodcarvers will feature some of the best Woodcarvers in southern Arizona performing carving demonstrations and participating in a Carving Show at the SaddleBrooke Arts and Craft Center. Visitors are welcome to come and see their art and participate…
During the SaddleBrooke Fall Art Show, November 4, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., The Southwest Woodcarvers will feature some of the best Woodcarvers in southern Arizona, performing carving demonstrations and participating in a Carving Show at the SaddleBrooke Arts and Craft Center. Visitors are welcome to come and see their art and participate…
If your interests are made of wood—carved wood that is—SaddleBrooke Woodcarvers Club is your place. If you have always wanted to learn, beginning carvers looking for help or experienced carvers looking for a place to carve, we can help. Learn a fun new hobby. Share skills and techniques. We meet every Monday and Tuesday in…