Events and Activities : Garwood Woodcarvings on display at the Vinton Public Library

Our library is pleased to present a special display of wood carvings from local artist Tom Garwood. 

Stop into the library between now and mid-February to view several display pieces including the fox pictured below. 

Vinton native Tom Garwood has been carving for the past 35-40 years and is primarily self-taught. He is a member of the Cedar Valley Wood Carvers. He has received numerous awards for his work, including Best in Show, Non-Needlepoint at the Benton County Fair, 3rd Best in Show at the Iowa State Fair, 2nd Best of Show at the Cedar Valley Wood Carvers Show, 1st in Aquatics and 1st in Double Fish at the International Carvers Association. 

His work can be seen at the upcoming Cedar Valley Wood Carvers Show at the National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids, March 1-2nd, 2025.