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CCA National Caricature Carving Competition 2009

Converse, IN

Judging August 27; Entries due August 25th

The 2009 CCA National Caricature Carving Competition 2009 will be held in Converse, Indiana.  It’s never too early to start planning your entries.  Judging is scheduled for Thursday, August 27. Carvings must be received by August 26th, with walk-in entries accepted until 4:00 p.m. on August 26, 2009. 

For information on the competition categories, entry forms, competition rules or other questions:
Visit the CCA’s website HERE


CCA Annual Seminar 2009

August 28-30, 2009

Eastern Woodland Carvers Club, Converse, IN

The CCA’s annual carving seminar will immediately follow the 2009 CCA Competition.  The 3-day seminar will be held in at the Eastern Woodland Carvers Club in Converse, Indiana from August 28 through August 30, 2009.  This year’s instructors are Desiree Hajny, Floyd Rhadigan and Bruce Henn.  Students will carve one day with each instructor.  The cost of the seminar is $150 for all 3 days, and includes lunch each day.  The seminar is filling fast.  To check on seminar availability, please contact Bob Travis at (530) 758-5692 or via mail at rltravis AT ucdavis DOT edu


Maine Wood Carvers and Wildlife Art Annual Show and Competition
Augusta Armory

179 Western Avenue, Augusta, Maine

September 19 & 20, 2009
$4 per person, Under 18 free

For more information, click HERE


Gathering of Woodcarvers (GOW) 2009

September 28th - October 3rd

Sandwich Fairgrounds in Sandwich, IL

For information visit the website HERE or contact Bob Mau: basswood AT aol DOT com or 630-556-4253.


18th Annual Dollywood Woodcarving Showcase, Competition and Sale

October 2-4, 2009

Pigeon Forge, TN

For information on event applications, contact: Kelli Bartee,
Dollywood Events Manager, 865-428-9563; kbartee AT dollywood DOT com


2nd Annual Wood Carving Magic
Show and Sale

November 10, 2009

Franklin, IN

Franklin Parks & Recreation Bldg.
396 Branigin Blvd.

This show is jointly sponsored by teh Hoosier Carvers, Circle City Carvers and Franklin Carvers

No admission. Door prizes, Contests, Demos.

Contact Larry Carter (812) 372-1956 or e-mail larrycarter1215 AT sbcglobal DOT net


Dayton Carvers Guild

Artistry in Wood

November 14 & 15, 2009

Airport Expo Center, Dayton OH

Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

ARTISTRY IN WOOD benefits: United Rehabilitation Services of Greater Dayton

More info HERE


Piedmont Wood Carvers Club

21st Annual Sculptures and Designs in Wood Show and Competition

November 13-15, 2009

Greenville, SC

Ray Hopkins Senior Center, 203 Corn Rd., 29607

Fore more info, contact Dave Sikkelee, Show Chairman, dsikkelee AT bellsouth DOT net or click HERE

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