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Augest 2nd 2025

Northwest Carvers Association 44th Annual Show & Sale

The Northwest Carvers Association is having their annual woodworking show the weekend of 11-12 October 2025.

Entry forms must be received by 05 October.

For more information checkout their website at www.woodcarvers.org

July 25th 2025

It is with deep sympathy and regret, that the Kitsap Carvers announce the passing of Earl "Al" Aylesworth late Wednesday 16 July 2025.

Al died peacefully in his sleep due to unforeseen complications from recent knee replacement surgery. A long time member and current treasurer for the Kitsap Carvers, Al was a dedicated and resourceful member who gladly shared his knowledge and expertise with those in need of help.

The funeral service for Al will be held this coming Sunday, 27 July at 10:30 am. Kitsap Carver April Shelton will be among those delivering a brief eulogy. Samples of Al's woodcraft will be on display. The service will be held at Wapato Park, 6500 South Sheridan Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98408. Dress will be business/restaurant casual. Anyone interested in contributing to a sympathy gift for the surviving family, please see Greg Warner, Club President.

May Al's Memory be a blessing to us all.

July 11th 2025

Highlights of the 2025 Artistry in Wood Show

Congratulations to April Shelton, whose entry entitled Frog Bowl, is the winner of the 2025 Artistry in Wood Show's Best of Expert and Best of Show.

Winner of this year's Best of Advanced is Laura Kimball's entry Beaver Totem Mask.

Roger Larson's lifelike bird entry garnered Best of Intermediate.

Elizabeth Passage's entry Raggedy Ann, was winner of Best of Novice.

Bremerton Mayor Greg Wheeler as he selects the winner of the Mayor's Choice Award. In addition, this entry won the People's Choice, as well as Carvers' Choice Award. The artist is Eric Bellamy, and the astonishingly lifelike piece entitled Dungeness Crab. Pete Goetz, Show Co-Chair, is eyeballing the crab to make sure it doesn't snap at the Mayor.

Managers' Choice Award went to first time entrant and blacksmith artist Mike Odenious for his entry Gnome.

Longtime dedicated Kitsap Carver, teacher, and former club officer, Leo Ballard was this year's Featured Artist.

Close ups of Leo's Work

Demonstration Carver Cecily Bishop showing off her latest creation, a welcome pole entitled The One Who Knocks Toward Light. Painstakingly crafted over a period of more than one year, The One Who Knocks Toward Light is a combination of both Coastal Northwest and Guamanian artistic styles and mythology.

Recurring Featured Artist and current NWCA President Dale Goebel chatting with admirers of his work.

Lots of auction items!

April Goetz, though herself not a wood worker, was the brains behind the smooth running and successful 2025 Artistry in Wood Show. Mahalo from all of us.

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