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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If you decide to purchase a RAVEN CNC Router at the conference, the cost of your registration will be subtracted from your purchase!
Take advantage of deep discounts on everything in stock!
| Wednesday | |
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| 6:30 PM | For those who have arrived and would like to get together we are designating a happy hour location and will be meeting at 6:30 PM – Location TBA |
| Thursday | |
| 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Check-In |
| 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Welcome and Introductions |
| 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM | Introduction to 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 | Basics of Designing a Project – Text tool, Carve Regions, Select Surface, Height, Depth, Draft, Feather, Bit Selection, Optimization, keyhole function. |
| 11:15 AM – 12:00 AM | Introduction to 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 – 2:00 PM | Importing Tools – Importing and using STL, Images (lithophane tutorial), and SVG |
| 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM | Break |
| 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM | Vector Carving – Overview of Pocketing, Cut Path, Select Bit, Rout Tools, and Drill. |
| 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM | Break |
| 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM | Vcarve Suite – Centerline Text, Conforming Vectors, Vector Group, and Edit Outline |
| 6:00 PM | Banquet Dinner: It’s on us! Included with Registration (additional tickets available for spouses and guests) – Villa Capri 3713 E NASA Pkwy, Seabrook, TX 77586 |
| Friday | |
| 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Store Orders & Pickup |
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Slicer – Finding STL files and slicing for carving on flat boards |
| 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Break |
| 10:15 AM – 11:00 PM | Slicer For Rotary – Finding STL files and preparing to carve on Rotary |
| 11:00 AM – 11:15 PM | Break |
| 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Rotary Jig: How to use the Rotary Jig and accompanying software |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | 3D Dynamic Surfacing – Grouping, Merging, and Clip Carving |
| 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM | Break |
| 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM | Making Your Own Patterns – Drawing Suite and Modeling Suite |
| 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM | Break |
| 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Sculptor – Editing and making finished patterns |
| 6:00 PM | Friday Night Event (optional) – TBA |
| Saturday | |
| 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Store Orders & Pickup |
| 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | DXF Layout – Demonstrate a multipart project import and layout |
| 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Break |
| 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Advanced Bit Settings – ER11, Drag knife and Engraving |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Scanning Probe – Setting up a scan, downloading and editing a scan |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch – GIVEAWAY DRAWINGS |
| 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 (optional) – Conference Closing Party with Texas BBQ at the home of Chris Lovchik (Founder and CEO). Come tour the library that CarveWright built and enjoy the wonderful amenities of his home. $15/person |
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.
