Whittling to Carving
Crafting to Artistry
Bringing Wood to Life
Founded in 1987, the West Wisconsin Wood Carvers Guild brings together artisans of all levels. We meet regularly to share techniques, tools and friendship.
Workshops and Classes
Offsite Classes
Occasionally, we invite a distinguished outside instructor to an offsite location for 1, 2 or 3 days to give in-depth instruction. The topics vary. There is no regular time for these.
Mini-Classes
These classes are usually held at the time of a regularly scheduled meeting. The topic varies as required by the teacher. The teacher is usually one of our own experienced carvers.
Join The Guild
Membership Options
Individual: $20/year
Family $25/year
Beginner Package – $50
Includes:
One year individual membership
Carving Knife, glove thumb guard
Sharpening Strop with compound
4 starter projects
Instruction
Regular Meetings
Chippewa Falls Meetings
Chippewa Falls Senior Center
1100 Grand Avenue
Meetings are 1 to 4pm on every Thursday After noon
If you have afternoons free this is for you.
Eau Claire Meetings
L.E. Phillips Center
1616 Bellinger Street
Meetings are 6-9pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. If you have evenings free, this time is for you.
Community Outreach and Service
Community service is an important and rewarding part of what we do as carvers. From time to time, our members come together to use their skills in service to others through hands-on outreach projects that make a real difference.
One of our ongoing partnerships is with the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls, where our members have crafted hand-carved walking canes for residents. Each cane is unique, made with care and respect, and presented as a small but meaningful gesture of appreciation for those who have served. In addition, we often create handmade Christmas ornaments, bringing a personal, handcrafted touch to the holiday season for veterans and staff alike.
Our outreach also extends to the broader community. Members regularly carve comfort hearts for patients at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. These small tokens are offered as symbols of care, encouragement, and human connection during difficult moments.
These projects are always enjoyable and deeply satisfying for our members. They remind us that carving is more than a craft—it’s a way to connect, to give back, and to share kindness through something made by hand.
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