History:

 

 

The year was 1974, and as the story goes, a few woodcarvers would meet at the downtown YMCA in Louisville, KY.

 

In 1976, these carvers moved to Senior House, now know as ElderServe of Louisville.  The group took on the name Falls Cities Wood Carvers Guild.  Today the guild has about 60 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.   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.