The Northwest Carving Academy 2019 is our 11th year 

The academy would like to invite you to join fellow carvers and instructors for the 11th annual Northwest Carving Academy in Ellensburg, WA  July 8-12, 2019.  This year classes are offered covering 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 2019 classes are available. A more detailed description about classes and instructors will be updated as soon as it is 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 information.

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.