History
The year was 1974, and as the story goes, a few woodcarvers would meet at the downtown YMCA
in Louisville, KY. The group took on the name Falls Cities Wood Carvers Guild.
In 1976, these carvers moved to Senior House, now know as ElderServe of Louisville. In 2014 Elderserve moved to a new location and the Carving Guild had to relocate. The move to the Fairdale Playtorium ( A Metro Government owed facility) was completed in 2014.
Today the guild has about 30 men and women members. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in woodcarving.
The guild meets every Tuesday morning, rain or shine, unless the public schools are closed due
to the weather (snow, ice, etc).
Each summer the carvers and guests have a potluck lunch at a local park, or at the home of a member. In December the carvers and guests have a Christmas lunch at a local buffet restaurant.
Since 1993 the guild has adopted a needy child from Angel Tree. Recently a family from CASA
(Court Appointed Special Advocacy) has been adopted. Funding for this has been
primarily through the creating and selling of wood carved Christmas ornaments by the members.
Purpose:
The purpose of the guild is to foster and keep active all present and traditional wood carving skills.The Falls Cities Woodcarvers Guild is open to Beginners and accomplished Carvers . Membership is free to anyone who is sincere about learning the Art of Wood Carving. Wood Carving is a wonderful way to pass the time. Wood Carvings make great gifts for family and friends. You might even be able to turn your hobby into a small business. Members are more then glad to help you in learning how to carve, they will also help in telling you about the tools you will need to further your interest in Carving. Please look directly below this paragraph to see a few examples of some of the Carving projects our members have completed. Why not come out and give carving a try?
The year was 1974, and as the story goes, a few woodcarvers would meet at the downtown YMCA
in Louisville, KY. The group took on the name Falls Cities Wood Carvers Guild.
In 1976, these carvers moved to Senior House, now know as ElderServe of Louisville. In 2014 Elderserve moved to a new location and the Carving Guild had to relocate. The move to the Fairdale Playtorium ( A Metro Government owed facility) was completed in 2014.
Today the guild has about 30 men and women members. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in woodcarving.
The guild meets every Tuesday morning, rain or shine, unless the public schools are closed due
to the weather (snow, ice, etc).
Each summer the carvers and guests have a potluck lunch at a local park, or at the home of a member. In December the carvers and guests have a Christmas lunch at a local buffet restaurant.
Since 1993 the guild has adopted a needy child from Angel Tree. Recently a family from CASA
(Court Appointed Special Advocacy) has been adopted. Funding for this has been
primarily through the creating and selling of wood carved Christmas ornaments by the members.
Purpose:
The purpose of the guild is to foster and keep active all present and traditional wood carving skills.The Falls Cities Woodcarvers Guild is open to Beginners and accomplished Carvers . Membership is free to anyone who is sincere about learning the Art of Wood Carving. Wood Carving is a wonderful way to pass the time. Wood Carvings make great gifts for family and friends. You might even be able to turn your hobby into a small business. Members are more then glad to help you in learning how to carve, they will also help in telling you about the tools you will need to further your interest in Carving. Please look directly below this paragraph to see a few examples of some of the Carving projects our members have completed. Why not come out and give carving a try?
