The 2018, 10th annual, Academy will be held July 9-13.
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Class update, current registration as of 4/18/18. First number or only one number showing is the number currently registered. Second number is the number of available slots.
Barton 16 Full
Drake -2
Edwards 13 Full
Guge - 12 Full
Hammack 13 Full
Harness - 7 & 5 open
Hart - 6
Moore 12 Full
Phillips - 6
Reifel - 4 & 3 open
Travis - 6 & 6 open
(6 min)
Wetherbee - 4 & 6 open
(8 min)
Wilk - 10 & 2 open
Wait list are established for classes that are full
The 2018 lodging and rates.
The Northwest Carving Academy 10th year
The academy would like to invite you to join fellow carvers and instructors for the 10th annual Northwest Carving Academy in Ellensburg, WA July 9-13, 2018. This year classes are offered covering hand and power carving, pyrography, clay sculpting, painting and design. Additionally, special interest classes are offered for spouses.
Here is the complete list of classes and instructors.
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 2017 NW Carving Academy Peoples Choice Award. The wolves won first place and the book, candle, lace and ink well won second place. 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.
