The Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers, founded in 1983, meets weekly at 8:00 A.M. on Thursday mornings, October through March, at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana, Pharr, TX.  They come together to follow a common passion: woodcarving.  There is always another carver available to share ideas and give advice.  Carvers of any skill level are always welcome. Visitors are always welcome to look over a shoulder and ask questions.

           THE RGV WOODCARVERS SPONSORS
              TWO MAJOR EVENTS EACH YEAR:

                 Rio Grande Valley Woodcarving
                              Show and Sale

Friday and Saturday, January 2020 - All activies, show and rally will be at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana, Pharr, TX.  The show features a judged competition, demonstrations and the sale of carving supplies, roughouts, tools, carvings, and many displays. Both members and non-members may enter the competition.

                              The RALLY ON THE RIO

Featuring 6 days of carving classes, January 2020 (All activies, show and rally will be at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana, Pharr, TX.), with well-known instructors. Classes vary in length from one - six days, according to the complexity of the project. Classes begin at 8:00 A.M. and end for the day at 4:30 P.M.