Roger Nadrchal has called Norfolk, Nebraska home for many years, and it is where his lifelong love of art continues to take root. A painter, woodworker, and dedicated woodcarver, Roger first picked up the carving knife in 1982. After carving for five years, life carried him in other directions, but in 2011 he returned to his passion with renewed commitment.

In the early years, Roger focused on songbirds, ducks, and waterfowl. Today, his work spans a wider range: natural wildlife, caricatures, whimsical bark carvings, and, of course, his signature Santas.

Roger balances a full life of family, friends, carving events, and his work as CEO of NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska. Yet art remains his steady companion.

Since 2012 he has deepened his dedication to the craft, leading him to attend workshops across Nebraska. He has studied under respected instructors such as Morris Anderson, Kirt and Linda Curtis, Marty Dolphens, PJ Driscoll, Debbe Edwards, Rick Jensen, and Desiree Hajny.

Notable Awards:

• First Place-Novice Category: Otter Grouping
• First Place-Advanced Category: Male Lion
• Best of Show: Whimsical Cottonwood Bark Treehouse
• Best of Show: Mother Giraffe with Her Newborn

Roger is a past President of the Northeast Nebraska Woodcarvers Association and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Mid-America Woodcarvers Association.

He has taught woodcarving classes at the Gretna Woodcarving Experience, the Doane Experience, Coleridge Carvers, and various local clubs. His classes, ranging from two to five days, are known for clear, step-by-step instruction in carving, texturing, and painting, welcoming both new and experienced artists.

For this exhibit at the Norfolk Arts Center, Roger is sharing over a lifetime collection of his woodcarving creations . The collection ranges from waterfowl to caricatures to seasonal holiday items and the wide range of wildlife animals.  Hope you enjoy the show!

Thank you to our Sponsor: The Ladies Guild