The CarveWright Conference features classes and presentations from experts in the use of CarveWright and RAVEN CNCs along with their accessories and software. You will learn how to better use your software and CNC.
This conference is for every level of user or interested party, regardless of skill or experience. You will learn techniques you can immediately put into practice in your CNC hobby or business projects.
Early bird discount ending soon!
$350
$300
What do CNC pros, small business owners, and hobbyist makers all have in common? They’ll all be at the CarveWright Conference—and for good reason. From mind-blowing project reveals to insider tips you won’t find anywhere else, this event is packed with the kind of inspiration and hands-on learning that takes your carving to the next level. Here’s why you don’t want to miss it.
Holiday Inn Houston-Webster
302 W. Bay Area Blvd
Webster, TX 77598
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CALL RESERVATIONS: 1 888 HOLIDAY (1 888 465 4329)
BOOKING GROUP CODE: CWG
If you purchase a RAVEN CNC Router at the conference, the cost of your registration (minus $40 for the banquet) will be subtracted from your purchase!
Take advantage of deep discounts on everything in stock!
| Wednesday | |
| 6:30 PM | Meet and Greet: For those who have arrived and would like to get together we will be meeting at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, 515 W Bay Area Blvd, Webster, TX 77598 |
| Thursday | |
| 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Check-In |
| 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Welcome and Introductions |
| 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM | Introductory Designer 5 – Overview or UI, new project settings, Pattern and Project Lists |
| 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM | Break |
| 10:00 AM – 11:15 PM | 3D Carving – Text tool, Carve Regions, Select Surface, Height, Depth, Draft, Feather, Bit Selection, Optimization, keyhole function. |
| 11:15 AM – 12:00 AM | Introductory RAVEN – How it works, applying AccuTrack tape and belt, jigs overview, and running a project. |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch – We will have machines carving during lunch. |
| 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Importing Tools – Importing and using STL, Images (lithophane tutorial), and SVG |
| 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Break |
| 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Vcarve Suite – Centerline Text, Vector Group, Rout Tools, and Edit Outline, Conforming Vectors, Skip Rasters |
| 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM | Break and carving demo |
| 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM | Vector Carving – Overview of Pocketing, Cut Path, Select Bit, and Drill. |
| 6:00 PM | Banquet Dinner: It’s on us! Included with registration – Villa Capri Italian Restaurant, 3713 E NASA Pkwy, Seabrook, TX 77586 |
| Friday | |
| 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Store Orders & Pickup |
| 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 3D Dynamic Surfacing – Grouping, Merging, and Clip Carving |
| 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Break and carving setup |
| 10:30 PM – 12:00 PM | Making Your Own Patterns – Drawing Suite and Modeling Suite |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Sculptor – Editing and making finished patterns |
| 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM | Break |
| 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM | Slicer – Overview |
| 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Dynamic part making – double sided carving |
| 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Double sided carving demo |
| 6:00 PM | Friday Night: Join us for Burgers and Beers at an authentic Texas Icehouse – Carlos’ Beer Garden, 18018 State Hwy 3, Webster, TX 77598 |
| Saturday | |
| 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Store Orders & Pickup |
| 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM | DXF Layout – Overview |
| 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM | Scanning Probe – Setting up a scan, downloading and editing a scan |
| 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Break |
| 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Advanced Bit Settings – ER11, Drag knife and Engraving |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Rotary Jig: How to use the Rotary Jig and accompanying software |
| 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM | Break |
| 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM | Maintenance of RAVEN |
| 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM | Break |
| 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Q&A and breakout sessions |
| 6:00 PM | Final Evening Event: Conference Closing Party with Texas BBQ at the CarveWright Castle. 2834 W Nasa Rd, Webster, TX 77598
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Christopher S. Lovchik grew up working in his father’s cabinetry shop and is proficient in all aspects of woodworking, including hand carving. Mr. Lovchik was also a professional watchmaker for 10 years, giving him experience and insight into precision mechanisms. He earned a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from Wichita State University in 1994.
Mr. Lovchik was a senior research scientist at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston. From 1995 to 2002, he headed the labs for Advanced Manipulator Development in the Advanced Systems Technology Branch of the Automation, Robotics and Simulation Division. He has been involved in a number of advanced projects and was the designer and inventor of the Robonaut hand (a five-finger dexterous robotic human hand that is still state-of-the-art today) for which he was awarded a U.S. Patent. He currently has 12 other patents in process through NASA. For his innovative designs and advancements in the field of dexterous robotics, Mr. Lovchik has received numerous awards, including the Exception Achievement Medal in 2000. He has had numerous articles published and lectured extensively in the field of Robotics.
Joe Lovchik has spent his whole life creating things. His artistic talent was discovered at a very young age as he was always drawing pictures and, even today, it is rare not to find a sketch of something on his desk that he has mindlessly doodled. Joe’s passion for art led him to earn a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree from Wichita State University. During his early years in college, Joe worked as an art director for a major sportswear company where he gained knowledge in industry marketing and brand management. His career was further expanded as he spent the next 10 years working as Art Director for advertising agencies specializing in brand development. One such brand was a side project for his brother Chris, the inventor of a new personal-sized CNC now known as the CarveWright System.
Eventually persuaded to move to Texas, Joe became the Marketing Director for CarveWright. Since joining LHR full-time in 2007, he has played several key roles in its growth including development of the company website, marketing and sales materials, creation of learning tools, videos and tutorials, and conceptualization of new product development. His knowledge and expertise in graphics software has allowed him to help guide the software developers in their advancement of the CarveWright software. Using these resources, Joe has become one of the foremost experts in the CarveWright CNCs.
Each person will guarantee their own reservation with a major credit card. Any guest cancellations must be received 24 HOURS prior to the day of arrival. The guest will then receive a cancellation number. Any guest cancellation after this time will result in one-night’s room and tax.
Participants who cancel their registration, in writing via email to support@carvewright.com (acknowledged receipt of the email from CarveWright must be received by the participant) at least sixteen (16) days before the first scheduled day of the event will receive a full store credit, minus a $50 administrative fee.
Participants may not receive a refund for an event if cancellation (no-show or withdrawal) is received fourteen (14) business days, or less, prior to the first scheduled day of the event.
If the conference is cancelled by CarveWright, due to natural disaster, lack of registrations, or other event, those registered will receive a full refund.
