The 2020 Academy is cancelled.
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Class availability :
List for 2020 being rescheduled for 2021
1st # is students registered,
2nd/3rd #'s are the min/max # of students,
Barton 18 Full
Burns 11
Edwards 12 13 max
Guge 7 ? min/13 max
Hammock 8 10 min/14 max
Moore 12 Full
Phares 1 8 min/12 max
Phillips 7 ? min/12 max
Reifel 1 3 min/8 max
Travis 6 8 min/12 max
Wetherbee 10 8 min/12 max
Wilk 13 Full 8 min/13 max
Quilters/crafters 7
Wait list are established for classes that are full
The 2019 lodging and rates for reference only 2021 rates will be posted in Jan 2021
The 2020 Northwest Carving Academy has been cancelled
due to Covid-19
If you have already signed up to attend this year, our registrar will be in touch with you just as soon as our 2021 instructor line up is finalized.
You have the options of a full refund or your fees can be applied to the 2021 NWCA.
The academy board is working hard to set up the NWCA for 2021, they are working with the instructors to reschedule them for next year. This webpage will be updated as information is available.
The Northwest Carving Academy has been rescheduled in Ellensburg, WA July 12-16, 2021. The classes that are offered include hand and power carving, pyrography, painting and design, and baskets. Additionally, special interest classes are offered for spouses.
The instructors and the class project to be carved for the 2021 classes are being determined. A more detailed description about classes and instructors will available.
See the quick notes section to the left to see each instructors current registration openings. If class is full you can be added to the wait list for that class.
Get your registration in as soon as possible to reserve your spot.
Registration form. Email the academy if you have questions.
Waiting lists will be established as classes fill. People often change classes at the last minute, so if you are interested in a class that is listed as full be sure to get on the wait list of that class.
Location
The academy is held at the Kittitas County Fairgrounds Event Center. RV campsites are available at the fairgrounds, see registration page for details.
Add some extra time to come early or stay late and take in some of the wonderful sites in and around Ellensburg.
The carvings shown at the top of this page received the 2019 NW Carving Academy Peoples Choice Award. Each year, people attending the academy are encouraged to enter their carvings or pyrography in the gallery. Everyone attending the academy will vote on their choice for the Peoples Choice Award.
