Carving Sub-Group (July)
The WWGRI Carving Sub-Group meets at John Pietrella’s Home in Attleboro, MA. Beginners through advanced welcome. You must be a member to join. Membership is available at the Carving Group meeting.
Upcoming and Recent Meetings
Newest events at the top. For a historical listing of events, see our newsletter's Shavings Archive
Annual Picnic
Our Annual Picnic will be held this year on July 12 at Hunts Mills Park in Rumford (East Providence), noon to 4 PM. We will have an event tent, so it will occur rain or shine. Tables will be provided, but please bring your own chairs. As always bring your own food, and something to … Read more
Carving Sub-Group (June)
Casual carving will happen again on Saturday June 28 at 1PM (rain or shine) at John Pietrella’s shop. We will carve from 1 PM To about 3:30 PM. Address is 36 Dorrance Street in Attleboro MA. All skill levels invited including beginners. Email John with any questions at johnpietrella@gmail.com. Please email John by June 26 … Read more
Lou Sauzedde: Tips from a Shipwright
Lou Sauzedde is a master shipwright renowned for his expertise in traditional wooden boat building. As the host of the popular YouTube channel Tips from a Shipwright, he shares invaluable knowledge, techniques, and craftsmanship with boat enthusiasts, builders and woodworkers alike. His videos, viewed by 200,00+ subscribers over 48 million times, offer a deep dive … Read more
Timeless and Contemporary Finishes with Sutherland Welles
Rob Cagnetta, Vice president of Sutherland Welles and Owner of Heritage Restoration and Mara Cagnetta President of Sutherland Welles will join us to discuss and demonstrate finishing with their Polymerized Tung Oil wood finishes made in Rhode Island.
Lutz Hamel: Beyond the Gouge: Carving with Palm and Finger Planes
Anything smaller than a standard block plane is usually considered either a palm or finger plane depending on its size. In this talk I will explore the utility of these small planes for furniture, model, and instrument makers. Their application ranges from smoothing out gouge marks to carving fine details.
Dan Lacroix: Joyner and Planemaker
House building in the 18th century required the skills of many tradesmen. The carpenter hewed and assembled the timber frame, while the house joiner crafted the interior woodwork. Hand planes were an important part of the joiner’s tool kit, and they often made their own. Dan will discuss the work of the house joiner and … Read more
Steve Totin — Furniture Designer
Steve writes: During my junior year of college as a studio art major, I discovered a passion for woodworking, drawing inspiration from artists like Martin Puryear and Haroshi. After graduation, I moved back home and continued to experiment and learn using some of my dad’s tools. In that time, I built up a sculptural portfolio, … Read more
Walter Croft on Making Wooden Facsimiles
Walter will show how he made the Teddy Bruschi football helmet from his actual one. The Patriots let him bring it home for a few days! He will show photos from the beginning to completion.