History
In 1978, after the first International Carving Competition at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto, about a dozen or so carvers, led by the late Norman Tarver, came together to form a carving club. This was the beginning of the Ontario Wood Carvers Association. The club supported the production of the CNE Woodcarving Show until 1989. We have evolved into a charitable, non-for-profit organization devoted to promoting, educating and connecting carvers in Ontario.
After more than 48 years, the Ontario Wood Carvers Association is still flourishing! Throughout the years, members have given demonstrations of their skills and actively promoted carving as a hobby and a profession at regional shows across Ontario and the United States. Our members have also encouraged the formation of local carving clubs wherever there was interest.
We bring clubs, carvers and wood artists together. Let us connect you with teachers, friends and mentors. Become a leader yourself, volunteering with our youth outreach program.
Build your skills with the help of master carvers and other wood artists. Learn from presentations at our monthly meetings, from the “You can Carve” and the “Learning by Doing” seminars and workshops.
Included in your membership, Ontario Woodcarver e-magazine brings you news, feature articles and updates on competitions, workshops and shows.
