Welcome to the Northwest Carving Academy
Join us July 14-18, 2025 in Ellensburg Washington
Registration is now open!
The Northwest Carving Academy is a world-class carving event that features instruction on hand and power carving, pyrography, painting, design and basket weaving. Depending on availability and interest classes are also offered for spouses and partners. Please explore this website to learn more about the academy, our instructors and the classes offered
Notes on the right side of the classes page will indicate the availability of open positions.
Get your registration in as soon as possible to reserve your spot.
If a class is full you can request to be added to the wait list. 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.
The Northwest Carving Academy is held each year in Ellensburg, Washington at the Kittitas County Fairgrounds Event Center. A number of hotels are available nearby as well as RV campsites on fairgrounds. See the registration page for more details. Add some extra time to come early or stay late and take in some of the wonderful sites in and around Ellensburg. Each year, people attending the academy are encouraged to enter their carvings or pyrography in the People's Choice gallery. Everyone attending the academy will have an opportunity to vote on their choice for the People's Choice Award and recognize the winners at an ice cream social. Attendees with special talents are also welcomed to participate in the annual talent show.
Class Registration Status – update
2025 Registration now open online or via form.
Update 11/16
Barrett- Four openings
Becic- One opening
Collins- Seven openings
Gibson- Eighteen openings
Green- Eight openings
Hensheid- CLASS FULL (waitlist only)
Moore- Two openings
Olsen- Two openings
Wells- Eight openings
Wetherbee- Seven openings
Wilk- Six openings
Continue to watch this page for updates
For animal lovers, please know that the Northwest Carving Academy has embraced a Service Animals Only policy for our events. Please help us to ensure the comfort of all of our participants by adhering to this rule.