American Association of Woodturners

08/04/2026

AAW member voting for the 2027 AAW Board of Directors election is open from August 1–31. Candidate statements and electronic voting instructions are in the August issue of the American Woodturner and on the woodturner.org homepage. Please take the time to vote - your voice matters!

https://www.woodturner.org/Woodturner/Board-Elections---Other-Voting/Board-Election.aspx

Join today to get access to all the latest articles from Woodturning Fundamentals and American Woodturner, as well as a library with thousands of other articles and resources to educate and entertain woodturners of all skill levels. AAW membership includes:

08/02/2026

The August issue of American Woodturner is now live online and hitting your mailboxes soon! Head over to woodturner.org and find the latest issue under Publications.

07/29/2026

Check out this week's member exclusive Woodturning Fundamentals article!

Setting up a new shop requires considerable forethought and a daunting list of decisions. Before you start that journey, check out Don McIvor’s article “Shop Layout and Design,” in Woodturning Fundamentals.

https://www.woodturner.org/Woodturner/Woodturner/Resources/Woodturning-Fundamentals--Publication-/Woodturning-Fundamentals.aspx?hkey=eee166cc-4207-40b2-8094-b7ad83faa93a

07/14/2026

See the newest Woodturning Fundamentals article here: https://www.woodturner.org/Woodturner/Resources/Woodturning-Fundamentals--Publication-/2026/Turning-Fancy-Pens.aspx

06/16/2026

In honor of the AAW's 40th Anniversary, we are raising $40,000 in the month of June to kickoff our NEW initiatives in 2026. Will you help us reach this goal??

A few of these big projects include:
- NEW website
- NEW membership platform and user experience (yes auto-renew & auto-pay are included in this!)
- NEW digital content library
- NEW publication
- A few more surprises sprinkled in along the way ;)

Your support ensures the community continues to grow, learn, and turn together from your local community to the global woodturning community! Every little bit helps and we are grateful for your consideration and support!

Honoring Our Past, Turning Towards the Future As we come together in Raleigh, at chapter gatherings, at regional symposiums, at the lathe, take a moment to reflect on...

06/04/2026

The AAW Board & Executive Director welcome you to Raleigh, NC for the 40th Anniversary AAW International Woodturning Symposium! Looking forward to a weekend of making memories, learning new skills, and celebrating 40 years of the AAW

06/01/2026

The June issue of American Woodturner is now online! Enjoy the latest issue online of members-only content at www.woodturner.org under Resources and Publications.

05/05/2026

We are officially less than one month away from the 40th Anniversary AAW International Woodturning Symposium!

From June 4–7, 2026, the woodturning world comes together in Raleigh, North Carolina for the biggest woodturning gathering in the world —and there’s still time for you to be part of this milestone event in person or online.

Your ticket unlocks access to:
*World-class demonstrations throughout the weekend and online for 90 days after the symposium
*Renowned and emerging artists from around the globe
*Largest woodturning tradeshow in the world (because yes you ARE one tool away from greatness!)
*Education, inspiration, creativity, and connection
*Incredible Instant Gallery to show your own work or see the work of other talented turners
*Meet new friends and connect with lifelong friends
*A chance to learn from other chapters, find a mentor, meet your woodturning heroes!

Choose how you want to experience your symposium:
IN-PERSON TICKET HERE: https://americanassociationofwoodturne.regfox.com/aaw-woodturn-symposium

VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM TICKET HERE: https://americanassociationofwoodturne.regfox.com/aaw-2026-virtual-symposium

Incredible Demonstrators Await:
The demonstrator lineup is packed with talent—international masters, national favorites, and rising stars—bringing something exciting for every skill level and interest all in one place.

From learning and artistic inspiration to community and celebration, the 2026 Symposium is shaping up to be a can’t-miss event.

Online registration for AAW Woodturn Symposium.

04/23/2026

Join us for the AAW 2026 Virtual Symposium. The livestream runs June 4–7, and all virtual demonstrations will be available for 90 days following the Symposium, so you can watch at your own pace.

Register by April 30, 2026 and you’ll not only lock in savings, you’ll also get a shot at a few fun extras:
*Early Bird Pricing: Sign up by April 30 and save $25 before prices increase.
*40th Anniversary Swag Giveaway: Anyone who has registered or registers by April 30 will be entered to win one of two exclusive 40th Anniversary Symposium t-shirts.
*Bonus Registration Giveaway: You’ll also be entered to win a virtual registration you can gift to a friend or family member, or save for next year’s Virtual Symposium.

Whether you’re tuning in for inspiration, learning new techniques, or just soaking in the community, this is your chance to be part of the experience from anywhere.

04/20/2026

Unable to attend the AAW International Woodturning Symposium in person? Sign-up for the virtual symposium and have access to incredible demos for 90 days! Chapter discounts must be requested by April 30th:

Expert woodturners from around the world come together to share their techniques and insights to inspire and help you bring your woodturning abilities to the next level.