This is the library for the Woodturning Fundamentals Special Interest Group
This community is for new woodturners and those looking to advance their skills, as well as experienced woodturners who are willing and able to share advice and input to help the new turners.
Watch live online woodturning, and join the conversation, at my Free Friday Tool Talk! It’s free and open to everyone. I share woodturning techniques, using or sharpening tools, and interesting Woodturning stuff. Learn about my upcoming events. Say Hello, comment, or ask a question. Win a prize...
03-27-2026 | 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
All levels of experience are welcome to participate in our yearly symposium each August. If you enjoy woodturning and want to meet like-minded folks, this is the place for you. We encourage attendees of all ages to attend SWAT and broaden their craft and/or learn new skills. The 2026 Symposium,...
08-28-2026 09:00 AM - 08-30-2026 05:00 PM CT Waco TX
Join us for a transformative gathering featuring the art, function and techniques of traditional and contemporary woodworking and woodturning. This event includes more than 15 presenters on a variety of topics directly related to wood, woodworking and woodturning. You can connect with local,...
10-16-2026 09:00 AM - 10-18-2026 05:00 PM CT Owen Sound ON
Two-day event over the weekend of May 23/24, 2026. Springtime in Ottawa, at the conclusion of the Ottawa Tulip Festival. Featuring Dale Larson, Art Liestman and Elizabeth Weber, each demonstrating for three hours in an exceptional venue. Lunches included. Space is limited, so register
05-23-2026 09:00 AM - 05-24-2026 05:00 PM CT Nepean ON
The only symposium fully dedicated to segmented woodturning. Demonstrators include Robin Costelle, Tom Lohman, Malcolm Tibbetts, Curt Theobald, Steve Bonny, Martha Collins, Doug Drury, Reid Gilmore, Jeff Hornung, Gerald Jensen, Lloyd Johnson, Kip Lockhart, and Al Miotke. Event will include a...
09-18-2026 09:00 AM - 09-20-2026 05:00 PM CT Northbrook IL
Join us for some free online woodturning fun! Spring Vendor Showcase is April 11th, noon - 4pm EDT, 16 - 20 UTC. Steve Worcester, Joe Fleming, Mike OB (Lyle Jamieson Woodturning), Tod Raines, and Cindy Drozda, with guest Carl Jacobson of Niles Bottle Stoppers, will share Tool Showcases, Mini...
04-11-2026 | 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET
Alaska Woodturners 22nd Annual Woodturning Symposium featuring Elizabeth Weber and Eric Lofstrom
05-02-2026 08:00 AM - 05-03-2026 05:00 PM AKT Anchorage AK
AAW's 2026 POP Exhibition - an annual international exhibition and auction of small scale works.
03-15-2026 09:00 AM - 05-22-2026 05:00 PM CT St. Paul MN
The American Association of WoodturnersContact us!651-484-9094 direct877-595-9094 toll free U.S.memberservices@woodturner.org75 W 5th St, 220 Landmark Center St. Paul, MN 55102