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About The Catatonk Valley Woodcarvers
The Catatonk Valley
Woodcarvers is an organization that is committed to the development and
the preservation of wood carving skills among the residents of the
Catatonk Valley Region. The group began in 1988 when a small number of
people gathered in the home of Roger Westgate, who is a nationally known
woodcarver, to learn more about the fundamentals of woodcarving. Since
that time, the group has grown to over 70 members.
The club consists of
carvers with a wide range of experience from novice to intermediate and
professiona1levels. Members attend weekly club meetings at which time
some form of instruction is presented. On the fourth Monday of
each month, the club holds its business meeting.
The
organization is a great place for carvers to learn about new tools,
products, and techniques from fellow carvers and from nationally known
carvers who are invited for seminars.
In addition to
carving, members have the opportunity to learn about painting techniques
when working on various projects. The club also maintains a lending
library of books and video cassettes about carving.
Many of the woodcarvers have
competed in state and national competitions. A few carvers have even
brought home ribbons from world competitions! Club members are
encouraged to enter competitions as well as display their projects at
woodcarving shows.
The club hosts an annual
woodcarving show and sale at the Candor Fire Hall. This show
features its members with their carvings exhibited along with
demonstrations.
The organization plays a role
in many community projects, such as promoting woodcarving as a hobby for
area youth, performing demonstrations for local groups, and donating
carved items to the community. The three "Welcome to Candor, NY" signs
located at the entrances to Candor were designed, crafted and donated by
club members Roger Westgate, Dave Q'Konsky, Chad Showers, Bo Moyer and
Dick Warner.
To join the Catatonk Valley Woodcarvers club, an individual must be at
least 18 years of age, and be interested in woodcarving. Weekly meetings
are held on Monday nights in the basement of the Candor Free Library 2
Bank Street, Candor from
If you are interested in joining the club or have any questions, please
feel free to attend one of the meetings or contact the following people:
Roger Westgate - 607-659-7769
Bill Underwood-
607-748-4900
Or email us at
billunderwood@catatonkvalleywoodcarvers.org