Our story so far...

We were set up decades ago, led by Stan Kimm, as the ‘Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Middlesex Woodcarvers’, based near the old bus station in St Albans.   

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We briefly moved to a private boys' school, and then to Astley Cooper School in Hemel Hempstead, as members of the British Woodcarvers Association, and renamed ourselves ‘BWA – Herts Region’.  Unfortunately, the school stopped offering their venue at weekends. 

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After much searching our current school – ‘Marlborough Science Academy’ in St Albans - came up trumps, and things have been working really well since then.

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Sadly, in 2020 (Covid....), the British Woodcarvers Association folded, so we rebranded ourselves yet again, and are happily here today as the ‘Hertfordshire Woodcarvers’.

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Over the past 3+ years most of the original members have retired from carving, but we've seen a steady inflow of new joiners, mostly women.  We come in all ages and skill levels, from absolute beginners to more experienced hands.

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Don't be shy if you've never tried woodcarving - we've all been there.  You'll be given what you need to get going and our experienced members are more than happy to provide advice and guidance.

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Our main aim is to have a good time, while improving our skill set.......  

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