American Association of Wood Turners

[wolf creek knives]

I've seen some posts recently about the AAW. I'm thinking about joining and was just wondering how many IAP members are also members of the AAW? Pro's and cons are appreciated.

 

[Gary Beasley]

Im a member, I think its pretty worthwhile as it open up a lot of horizons and gets you in contact with a very wide community of woodturners. The symposiums are worth the price.

 

[JimB]

I've been an AAW member for a couple years. The only downside is I don't have time to look at all the great information that is available from the AAW. My local club, Finger Lakes Woodturners, is a chapter of the AAW.

 

[Curly]

Member and of Hub City Turners a chapter in Saskatoon. Also below to Saskatchewan Woodworkers Guild. It has some of the same turners in it plus carvers, wood burners, furniture, instrument makers et cetera. More groups = more information.

 

[mark james]

I also belong, and have attended several conferences and Symposiums. The breadth of what is displayed at their Instant Galleries, demos, lectures and resources is well worth your time. I have also displayed the IAP Collection at 4 Chapters and was well received. I rarely attend the local chapters anymore simply due to the time, but their mentoring early on was very helpful for some basic tool control lessons.

 

[duncsuss]

Member of AAW (and member of a local chapter, that is a turning club).

The magazine is worth the annual subscription in my opinion, add to it the online resources (which include nearly every back-copy of the magazine as well as how-to videos and forums) and it's great value.

 

[philipff]

I've seen some posts recently about the AAW. I'm thinking about joining and was just wondering how many IAP members are also members of the AAW? Pro's and cons are appreciated.

The AAW is a world class organization that has its members in focus all the time! Get the best; AAW

 

[bmachin]

Been an off and on member. Just recently rejoined and attended the annual symposium in Raleigh last month. Amazing demos by world class turners. Next year's symposium will be in Louisville.

Something for everybody. Take a look around the AAW website here:

AAW Main Homepage

www.woodturner.org

and the AAW forum here:

American Association of Woodturners

Dedicated to advancing the art and craft of woodturning worldwide by providing opportunities for education, information, and organization to those interested in turning wood.

www.aawforum.org

Bill

 

[walshjp17]

Been a member of AAW for several years. Lots of great information and the symposia are fabulous evetns.

 

[mg_dreyer]

Been a member of the AWW for about 10 years. I have also been fortunate enough to have demoed at the National Symposium in Atlanta a few years ago and Portland last year. It's a great organization and the magazine alone is worth it. They have also supported the MPG and attended the symposium last year.

And the added benefit of hanging with Mark James at this years event

 

[wolf creek knives]

Well there are no cons mentioned here. Thank you all for your posts and now I think I have my answer and will be joining very soon. Thanks again.

 

[TonyL]

This inspired me to join again. The "challenge" I have is my own: I need to make the time to watch the videos/consult their resources.

 

[Gary Beasley]

Theres a symposium in Dalton hosted by GAW in September, going to be some big name woodturners demonstrating. Called Woodturning Southern Style.

 

[Gary Beasley]

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[GaryMGg]

The AAW is a great resource and a great value.
As long as I can turn, I'll be a member.

 

[donstephan]

Ohio Valley Woodturners Guild symposium in about six weeks in Cincinnati. www.ovwg.org