New England Woodcarvers Inc.
Next Member meeting: June 6th at St Thomas Church in Wilmington, MA! New upcoming events HERE!
2026 Spirit of Wood Show Information
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Please park at the back of the church parking lot. Additional parking by the commons.
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Registration is on Friday, October 16th from 2PM to 5PM AND Saturday, October 17th from 7AM to NOON. Late entries will not be eligible for judging or prizes.
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Judging will start Saturday at 1PM .
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Open to the public Saturday the 17th, and Sunday the 18th 10AM to 4PM.
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A bucket contest featuring items donated from vendors as well as member carvings takes place throughout the day on Sunday.
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Seminars so far include TBD
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(Hoping to have) A live Raptor demonstration
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(Probably) Wood turning demonstration
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Soap carving for the Kids with (maybe) "Crafts and Stuff with Rachelle"
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Woodcarving Classes TBD
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Vendors will include MDI Woodcarvers Supply and others selling quality tools, materials, woodcarvings and wood such as basswood, tupelo, and butternut.
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Carving Clubs from all around New England will be available. Meet the members and watch live demonstrations throughout the day.
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Click the links below for additional information about the Spirit of Wood Show.
Competition Rules (updated 2025)
Competition Categories (newly updated 2023)
Category Definitions
Registration - 2026 Info
Click the button below to view the fillable registration form. Print your completed form and bring TWO COPIES of it to the show.
Category codes can be found by following the above link to Competition Categories.
ONLY FILL OUT THE INFORMATION YOU ARE SURE OF. If you are uncertain about any part of the form, leave that part blank and the volunteers on the day of the show will help you.
Registration sheets will also be available at the show and can be filled out there.
Consider filling out the form in advance particularly if you plan to register during the short registration period on Sunday morning.
Registration is on Friday the 16th from 2PM to 5PM and Saturday the 17th from 7AM to Noon.