2009 Symposium (11/15/08)

The 2009 symposium page is up and running. Click on this link to have a look around. And, be sure to check back often - symposium info updates frequently.

Winter AW - in the mail (11/14/08)

Click on this link for a sneak preview of the winter American Woodturner.

Message from the President (11/14/08)

Click on this link to read Angelo Iafrate's winter 2008 letter to the AAW membership.

Carl Voss, AW Editor 2003 - 2008 (11/14/08)

Carl has served the AAW for the past six years as editor of the American Woodturner. Join us in wishing him well as he moves on to his next challenge. Click here to view a small tribute to Carl's service.

Message from the Board (11/06/08)

Click on this link to read Al Hockenbery's November 2008 message.

Board Election Results (11/05/08)

Ballots for three new AAW Board members have been cast, counted and the results are in. Congratulations to Dale Larson, Binh Pho and Cassandra Speier, who will join your AAW Board of Directors effective January 1, 2009. Our sincerest thanks go to all those who have volunteered their time and efforts to support our organization. Without your support, the AAW would not exist.

Spirit of the Southwest (10/23/08)

This is an opportunity to show and sell your turnings through the AAW's annual exhibition.

Applications for this juried exhibit may be submitted through February 7, 2009.

Click on this link for more information and to access the application forms.

 

New Resources Database (10/22/08)

We have a new online searchable database of AAW Business and Professional member's information, called "Resources". Click on this link to access the new feature.

Fall 2008 Forum Contest (10/20/08)

The Fall 2008 AAW Forum woodturning contest results are in. Congratulations to "Truffuls", the first place contest winner. This was the 15th turning contest held on the AAW forums, patterned after the "Leaf Extraordinaire" article shown on page 40 of the Fall 2008 (Vol 23 No 3) edition of American Woodturner. The contests winners are:

1st place: Truffuls’ leaf
2nd place: Bernie Hrytzak’s butterfly
3rd place: Dreher’s giraffe

Click here to read more about this contest and how you can participate in our future contest. And, to view all of the winners and entries from the last 15 quarterly contest, click here.

2008 Symposium DVDs Available (9/24/08)

Three new DVDs, documenting the 2008 Richmond Symposium are now available to purchase. Click here to learn more.

2009 Collaborative Challenge (8/24/08)

Here is a re-print of the 2009 Symposium Chapter Collaborative Challenge article from the Fall AW.

2009 EOG (7/31/08)

The 2009 Education Opportunity Grant (EOG) application period is now open. Click on this link for a pdf version of the application and here for a Word version.

St Paul Gallery Announcement (7/18/08)

Turned For Use II exhibit will be in the AAW's St Paul Gallery from August 29 through December 19, 2008. Dial in here for more info.

New Online Feature for Members (6/28/08)

We now have an online searchable database of selected past American Woodturner Journal issues and articles, available to AAW members. The intent is to make available, free of charge, archived articles that might be of particular interest to new and novice turners. To access these files, log onto the members Only area and read the introduction note on the main Members Page.

Photo Of The Day

The photo of the day is chosen from the Forum Gallery by one of our volunteer moderators. To post a message or photo to the Forum or Forum Gallery, please review the forum Help, Rules, and FAQ

The photo shown here is titled "Amboyna Burl Box #2" from the gallery of "Keith Burns".

Description: The Ebony Pedestal and Finial are fashioned after Robin Costelle's work. This piece measures 2-1/2" dia. x 11-3/4" tall. Finished with antique oil and buffed. The lid does have a slight dome to it. Click here for a closer view.