Desert Woodcarving Show & Sale

Open to all carvers and the public

A Judged Wood Sculpture Competition

18th February 2012  9 am to 5 pm        19th February 2012  10 am to 4 pm

Mesa Centennial Hall

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

The 22nd Desert Woodcarving Show was a great event.  YES, the winners are FINALLY posted.  Plan on attending the 23rd Desert Woodcarving Show February  18-19, 2012.  We will have more exciting activities and demonstrations.  Remember that entries are due on Friday, February 17, 2012.  Please come between 11 am and 3 pm.  Judging begins after 3 pm Friday.

BEST OF SHOW - OPEN On the Farm - Don Van Horn

2011 People's Choice

The Lizard Family - Rudy Erdman

All of the winners names have been included on our Winners Pages.  There are also photos of many of the winning entries.   For photos of the 2011 show, click here.

The 23rd Desert Woodcarving Show & Sale will be held on February 18 and 19,  2012. 

We have added a new category for entries not predominately made of wood, such as gourds, soapstone or other stone carvings, mixed wood with other medium.  See the individual competition level pages for the appropriate category number.

The judges for this year will be Pete LeClair, Pat Moore, and J Christopher White.  Each of the judges will be offering classes.  See the seminars page for details of these 2012 seminars.  The judges for the Novice and Youth levels are Don Allman, Lupe Cavanaugh and Colleen Kelly.

Details for the 2012 Club Competition ARE posted.  The theme is "Arizona Centennial".

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.