22st Desert Woodcarving Show & Sale

Open to all carvers and the public

A Judged Wood Sculpture Competition

February 12th, 2011  9 am to 5 pm        February 13th, 2011  10 am to 4 pm

Mesa Centennial Hall

201 N. Center St., Mesa, AZ (SE Corner University Dr & Center St.)

The 21st Desert Woodcarving Show was a great event.  A list of WINNERS is now on our "Winners" page.  See photos of some of the winning carvers on the various winners pages.   Plan on attending the 22nd Desert Woodcarving Show in February 2011.  We will have more exciting activities and demonstrations. 

BEST OF SHOW - OPEN Santa by Michele Stetson

2010 People's Choice

Mantel by Duane Curtis

The 22nd Desert Woodcarving Show & Sale will be held on February 12th and February 13th, 2011 at Mesa Centennial Hall in Mesa Arizona.  During the 2-day show carvings, tools and wood are for sale.  The show also includes a raffle, artist of the year and special carving competitions as well as demonstrations.  On Saturday youth will have the opportunity to learn to carve using safe tools and soap.  Judges are available for critiques of entries.

The subject for the Club Competition is the "Peanuts Gang".  Check the Club Competition link for details.  For photos of the winners of last year's club competition, see the Winners page, Special Awards. 

This competition is open to carvers of all levels, from youth through open/professional.  We especially encourage youth and novice carvers to enter at their levels.  All entries must be submitted on Friday, February 11th, 2011 from 11 am to 3 pm.  If you wish to enter,  please see the entry form or competition page for more information.

For the 2011 show we will be having youth soap carving, two carving competitions during the show and other exciting activities.  Please check back often as more plans are finalized. 

Admission:  $5 donation.  Young adults under 14 free.

Location:  Mesa Centennial Hall is located at 201 N. Center St., Mesa (SE corner of University Dr and Center St)

The Desert Woodcarving Show & Sale is held in conjunction with the Excellence in Woodworking show produced by the Arizona Association of Fine Woodworkers.  One donation allows you to see TWO great shows.

Desert Woodcarving Show & Sale is produced by Arizona Woodcarvers Association and Grand Canyon State Woodcarvers, Inc.  Copyright 2010 by Desert Woodcarving Show.  All rights reserved.