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Media Gallery



Thanks to our carvers for sharing pictures!

Send us pictures from your club Show and Tell and Community Events for sharing!  Send your pictures and a brief explanation with the Subject line: Media Gallery to NWCAweb@gmail.com.  

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NWCA membership is $29 USD /year for addresses in the USA; $31 USD/year for Canadian addresses; and $35 USD /year for international.  Membership includes a subscription to the association publication, Chip Chats.

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Advertise with the NWCA

The National Wood Carvers Association maintains an audience of nearly 5000 carvers from the USA, Canada, and International.  As we celebrate over 70 years of promoting the art of carving we are setting our sights on new ways to support the carving community.

Our sponsorship program is being developed to expand the opportunity for businesses to reach their target audience through the NWCA.  Multiple sponsorship levels and media provide options to choose from website, publications, and more.  Opportunities that we would like to discuss with you.

See our media kit for advertising in our publication, Chip Chats

Contact our publisher, Julie, at nwca@chipchats.org for more information.  We look forward to working with you.



Tax Deductions




Maximize your tax deduction while supporting the National Wood Carvers Association.  The NWCA is a tax exempt 501 (c)(3) organization and qualified required minimum distribution (RMD) contributions directly to the NWCA can help offset gross income and save on your taxes. 

Thanks to our members

At the National Wood Carvers Association, we are grateful to each and every member.  Every contribution you make helps the organization and community thrive!  Please know that you are appreciated every day.  We wish you much joy today and every day. 



  Holiday Ornament Share & Care Campaign


Entries are now closed.  THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT SUBMITTED ORNAMENTS.  1274 ORNAMENT WERE SUBMITTED!  They are now being distributed to caring facilities across the USA.  Shown above are deliveries to Children's Hospital and Shriners in St. Louis, MO.  Watch for more information in the winter issue of Chip Chats.    

Your passion for carving and helping others are truly what makes this organization so special.  We accomplish so much together.  Thank you for your continued support and contributions to the National Wood Carvers Association. 


NWCA Accessories and Clothing

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Blast from the Past - Patterns

Patterns rotate with new content.  Got a favorite, send it or issue number to our web master at  NWCAweb@gmail.com


Calendar

For a detail listing of future events and to register your upcoming classes and events on the website - click on the calendar tab in the menu above.  

For even more events check your copy of Chip Chats.  To register your event in the Chip Chats publication, send the information to NWCA@chipchats.org.

Upcoming events

Member / Wood Carver Interest Survey

To better serve your interests as a wood carver,  the National Wood Carvers Association would like your input on a survey of carving interests.  Your feedback will help us provide articles and formats that promote carving and fellowship.  Thanks for taking the time to complete the survey.  Results will be published in a future issue of Chip Chats.

Click here to take the survey:  NWCA Carving Survey



Table of Contents for the Winter 2026 issue of Chip Chats.  Join/renew the National Wood Carvers Association to receive your copy.

 Contents
 

   2 … Letters to the Editor
   3 … Next Deadline: February 1
   3 … NWCA Membership Application
   4 … Sustaining Membership in the NWCA
   5 … Wood Side Chat  By Charles Sapp
   5 … Call for Candidates: Election Coming Up
   6 … Buy an NWCA Patch or Decal
   6 … How to Submit an Article to Chip Chats
   8 … A Philosopher’s Spoons  By Emily Saxon  
   9 … Show #43 for Metro Michigan  By Curtis Chastain
 12 … Carve a Miniature Schnauzer  By W. Todd Martin
 13 … Together Again in Northern Virginia  By Joyce Spieler
 16 … Coupland’s Woodcarvers Rally  By Paddy Meredith
 18 … Beetles Reign at Indiana Show  By W. Todd Martin
 20 … A Feather in Santa’s Cap?  By Russell Scott
 21 … Upcoming Chip Chats Themes  
 22 … Saginaw Competition 2025  By Phil Westendorf
 25 … Theme: Cartoon Characters & Celebrities  
 26 … Art From the Heart  2nd Annual Ornament Campaign
 28 … Carvers Compete at Sauder Village  By Olivia Hennessey
 30 … It’s the Big 5-0 in Omaha!  By Judy Nygard
 32 … Sawmill Show Shines  By Janet Ellis
 36 … Portland Head Lighthouse  By Don Woodard
 36 … Carvers Congress 2025  By Diane Colley
 41 … Carving Club Help Desk  By Patrick E. Wentzel
 43 … Spirit: More than a Name, it’s an Attitude  By Terry Trefz, Chuck Laurence, Steve Herbert, Keith Radick
 44 … Catawba Valley Competition  By Beth Parham
 48 … The Parsimonious Curmudgeon  By Fred Cogelow
 49 … NWCA Members Show & Tell  
 50 … Year 10 for Westby Karve In  By Kathy Anderson
 52 … Instruction  
 53 … Advertisements
 53 ... Calendar of Events      
 54 … NWCA Merchandise
 55 … Obituaries



Contact:

Web issues:  NWCAweb@gmail.com

Chip Chats: Call:   (513) 561-7045; Email:  nwca@chipchats.org


National Wood Carvers Association
PO Box 43218
Cincinnati, OH  45243


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