I spent a day at the show when it was held in Pittsburgh three years ago, and all I can say is WOW – there are a lot of talented woodworkers out there. Nesting Instinct bowls from the 2015 AAW Symposium… The annual symposium is very popular, and well worth the trip! Held in a different city every year, it’s a huge event that brings together suppliers, professionals and amateur woodturners, with demonstrations, exhibitions, auctions, educational opportunities, and a huge trade show. Here’s one that definitely makes the cut: The AAW hosts an annual symposium. First-time annual AAW memberships will also be available for purchase at Rockler stores or at the American Association of Woodturners (AAW) website.Īfter you attend the “Turning and learning” session, you’ll undoubtedly be chafing at the (wood-cutting) bit for more info and opportunities. đ725 S 108th St, Milwaukee, WI 53214 Now Go Make Some Sawdust Of Your Own!Īs part of the new partnership, Rockler will offer a special price on a starter woodturning package, which includes a mini lathe, turning tool set, and a new six-month digital/online AAW Woodturning Fundamentals membership.Ę32 Ne Northgate Way, Seattle, WA 98103.ē810 S Cooper St – Suite 124, Arlington, TX 76015.đ1773 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton, OR 97005.đ1977 Saint Charles Rock Rd – Ste 110a, Bridgeton, MO 63044.đ2995 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305.Ē00 Gorham Rd – Ste 1100a, South Portland, ME 04106.Ē154 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140.Ę452 Castleton Corner Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46250.đ5758 South Lagrange Road, Orland Park, IL 60462.đ39 South Weber Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60490.Ė690 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.Ĕ25 Ernest W Barrett Parkway NW – Suite 1120, Kennesaw, GA 30144.ĕ15 E Altamonte Drive – Suite 1018, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701.Ē553 S Colorado Blvd – Unit 108, Denver, CO 80222.Ē0028 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503.Ę199 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111.Ĕ320 Mills Cir – Ste G, Ontario, CA 91764.Ĕ626 E Thunderbird Rd – Ste 110, Phoenix, AZ 85032.The following Rockler stores will offer the AAW turning demonstrations twice on February 9th, with sessions from 11am – 1 p.m. As a nonprofit whose mission is education, the AAW welcomes new turners to learn and grow with us and become a part of the special community that is woodturning.” “These demonstrations are an outstanding opportunity to learn more about woodturning and to meet others who are interested in the craft. “AAW is thrilled to collaborate with Rockler to introduce new audiences to the enjoyment of woodturning,” said Phil McDonald, executive director of the AAW.
Attendees will observe how to turn handles for kitchen utensils using a lathe, as well as how to attach a handle to the appropriate hardware. AAW currently has more than 16,000 members and a network of over 360 local chapters globally representing professionals, amateurs, artists, hobbyists, gallery owners, collectors, and others.Įxperienced turners from local AAW chapters will be conducting the demonstrations to introduce woodturning to the community in Rockler stores. The AAW is dedicated to advancing the art and craft of woodturning worldwide by offering opportunities for education, information, inspiration, and community to those interested in turning wood. In case you’re not familiar with them, the AAW is a nonprofit organization, headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Rockler and the AAW will host free wood turning demonstrations on Feb. The American Association of Woodturners (AAW), a Minnesota-based nonprofit education organization, has partnered with Rockler Woodworking and Hardware to offer in-store “turning and learning” demonstrations in Rockler stores on Saturday, February 9th. If you love sawdust and wood shavings, we’ve got something for you that will be a MUCH better use of your time than watching last week’s “Super” Bowl was.