First Thursday Night

Meeting and Projects

The first Thursday evening of each month our woodcarving community meets at Woodcraft of Richmond to share project ideas and keep each other informed of upcoming events. We start gathering at 5:30 for pizza (if available donations of $1-2 per slice suggested). The carving project follows about 6 pm after any announcements are shared. Bring in your recent woodcarving for Show and Tell.

Reminder, carving gloves and thumb guards are required to participate in the carving projects.

Below shows the current programs scheduled for 2026.

• February 5th - Ball head cane caricature with Lino Esparza

• March 5th - Easter bunny coming out of an egg with Ray Layton

• April 2nd - Owl from an Egg with Loren and Hilde Burnett

• May 7th- Bear Totem with heart inlay with Loren and Hilde Burnett

• June 4th - Whimsical Bark House with David Shinholser

• July 2nd - Gnome with Mike Menefee

• August 6th - Scroll/ Treasure map with Samantha Drake

• September 3rd - Cherry Pie fridge magnet with Don Self

• October 1st - Pumpkin Earrings with Jay Templin 

• November 5th - Santa with Ray Layton

• December 3rd - Holiday party! Bring a carved ornament for the swap

Thursday Afternoon Carving

We meet at Woodcraft of Richmond every Thursday afternoon from 1-3 p.m. for open woodcarving and woodburning. Afternoon carving is a great place to meet with other woodcarvers, exchange tips, and expand your skills. Come join us!

Upcoming Projects

March 5, 2026 at 6pm

Easter bunny coming out of an egg with Ray Layton

Ray Layton will demonstrate how to carve an Easter Bunny Hatchling. He’s cut fantastic rough-outs which should make these whimsical characters a pretty quick carve. A small gouge will be helpful, but is not necessary. Rough-outs are $3.00 each. 

Where we meet:

Woodcraft of Richmond

9862 W Broad St

Glen Allen, VA 23060