Bi-annual Woodcarvers (& friends) Rally 7
September 5 & 6, 2026
Hosted by Nelson & Cheryl Coupland at
Foam Lake, Saskatchewan Canada
You are invited to join us for a Free weekend event at our home/shop located near Foam Lake. What started as a Woodcarvers rally and has grown to include crafters of many mediums.
When: Bi-annually on the May and September long weekends. Saturday and Sunday starting at gam or whenever you get there, no set schedule.
What to expect: Bring your project and tools and enjoy a couple days of camaraderie. Feel free to ask for help and advice and take away new ideas
We have a large shop with easy ground level access and lots of parking for campers. Saturday may see informal workshop sessions and pop-up demonstrations. Turners, power carvers, and pyrography will be in a room apart from edge tool carvers and crafters. All areas have been improved upon.
Saturday night we will host a supper of roast beef au jus and buns. Potluck additions are welcomed but not required. BYOB of choice. Carving will continue in the evening if you wish.
Sunday at midday we will host hotdogs and potluck leftovers.
For those arriving on Friday, we will make a reservation at Willy's Tavern in Foam Lake and meet up for supper at 6 (at your own expense).
We are pet friendly and have an cheerful greeter dog (Charlie).
What to bring: Bring your project, tools, a chair, lunch (or visit a local restaurant). Bring your cup for coffee or tea (provided). Bring a chair (and table if possible). Wear a name badge if you have one. Also, please bring along lots of 'Show and Tell' projects for the "Show Us Your Stuff" table.
Where and how to get there:
10Km North of Foam Lake, Sk on Highway 310. Sign at driveway.
Longitude 103.544W; Latitude 51.744N
If coming from Saskatoon area, take Highway 16 to Foam Lake, turn North on Highway 310, go 10 km.
If coming from Regina area, the best route is Highway 6 North of Regina to Dafoe, then turn East on Highway 16 to Foam Lake. At Foam Lake, turn North on Highway 310, go 10 Km.
If coming from the North, take Highway 5 to Kuroki, turn South on Highway 310. It will curve around the lake. Stay on Highway 310 (approx. 20 Km South from Kuroki) to our driveway.
On Highway 310, see sign "Wood Carvers", west side of highway.
Google Map URL for driving directions.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gvXc8P7ZWWhUd9gF7
Photos from Rally 6 (May 16 & 17, 2026)
Please let us know if you can come and what type of work you will be doing!
- hand carving
- power carving,
- turning,
- wood burning,
- etc.
We will need a headcount for meals and if you will be camping in our yard.
Please text, phone, or email with RSVP and questions.
Cell 1-306-272-8202.
Landline 1-306-272-4426.
Email nelcher@sasktel.net
Accommodations within 10K:
Foam Lake LaVista Motel
(306) 272 3341
Book motel now before they fill up.
24 hour cancellation if you don't need it.
Coupland Back40 Campground
offers free primitive sites, with power.
Foam Lake Campground (306) 272-3714
Fishing Lake Leslie Beach Regional Park Campground
(306) 272-3968.
Fishing Lake KC Regional Park Campground
(306) 272-3993 or (306) 272-7550.