The primary goal of our club is to promote the art and joy of carving. We strive to educate carvers through group carving sessions, workshops, seminars, classes and other activities. We offer the following videos as a way to challenge and encourage members in their carving journey. There are a few videos that some of our club members have made and others online.

CLUB VIDEOS

1. Introduction Video - Triad Woodcarvers

2. Where We Meet and When

3. What We Teach

Carving Instructions for New Carvers

1. Grain training

2. Carving a Comfort Bird

3. Carving a Comfort Turtle

4. Keeping a Knife Sharp

Tips on Repairing and Finishing a Carving

1. Attaching animal legs - Part 1

2. Gluing pieces together - Part 2

3. Using hand saws - Part 3

4. Filling gaps, texturing fur, painting basecoat - Part 4

5. Painting animals carving - Part 5

   Check back soon to see other videos!

2. ON-LINE CARVING VIDEOS:

Our first suggestion would be: Basic Tools to Get Started -Intro To Woodcarving (By Doug Linker)

Following that would be:

1. Strops—Make One, Use one (By Doug Linker)

2. Woodcarving Techniques and Safety with Moravian Star Homework Project (By Doug Linker)

3. The Most Fantastically Simple Yet Satisfying Carving Ever (Carving A Simple Santa) (By Doug Linker)

4. How to Carve a Bear (By Doug Linker)

5. Carve A Little Man (By Doug Linker)

6. Carve A Simple, Fast And Easy Owl (By Doug Linker)

7. Carve A Simple Scarecrow (By Doug Linker)

8. Carve Bob's Simple Santa (By Doug Linker)

9. How to Paint/Finish Your Woodcarvings (By Doug Linker)

10. Carving a simple Santa Claus (By Bob Kozakiewicz, Woodcarving Illustrated)

11. Carve a Santa Face Ornament (By Doug Linker)

12. Carve a Corncob Man (By Doug Linker)