Carving Sub-Group (February)

Anyone interested in going to Greg Dorrance Woodcarving Co. store before carving meet at John Pietrella’s House at 10:30 AM then we will come back and carve at Noon. If you just want to carve meet us at Pietrella’s at Noon.

Moulding Planes: Do They Belong on the Wall at Cracker Barrel, or On Your Workbench?

These wooden and steel planes, many of which are still available online and at antique shops can be useful and efficient for furniture trim, picture frames, and baseboards.  This presentation will offer an intro to the different types, their structure, a wee bit about sharpening them and a chance to try them out.

Postponed: Moulding Planes: Do They Belong on the Wall at Cracker Barrel, or On Your Workbench?

These wooden and steel planes, many of which are still available online and at antique shops can be useful and efficient for furniture trim, picture frames, and baseboards.  This presentation will offer an intro to the different types, their structure, a wee bit about sharpening them and a chance to try them out.

Holiday Party at Breffny’s

Our Annual Holiday Party will be held this year on December 3, 2025 at Breffny’s (O’Rourke’s Bar and Grill).  Tickets are $35.00 per person (guest are welcome) and include a buffet dinner.  Cash bar will be available. This year we will not be holding a raffle, but instead will have door prizes (every ticket holder … Read more

The Woodlot Providence

Jonathan Montalbano will introduce his project, the Woodlot Providence an effort to salvage urban trees, and make them into useable lumber.

Carving Sub-group (October)

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.

Carving Sub-group (September)

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.

Carving Sub-Group (August)

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.

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.

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