ALASKA WOODTURNERS MEETINGS

UPCOMING MEETINGS

2022 Meeting Schedule

All of our meetings take place on the first Saturday of the month (with some exceptions for holidays). We do not meet during the summer months of June, July, & August. For 20 minutes prior to each meeting, participants can bring in their woodturning tools for sharpening, and get tips on sharpening their own.  There will then be a short business meeting followed by an approximately 90 minute long woodturning demonstration.

• January 8^th:  General Meeting and Demonstration, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, via Zoom
• February 5^th:  General Meeting and Demonstration, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, tentatively at Glass Sash & Doors
• February 22^nd – March 5^th:  Artistry in Wood Demonstrations @ Midtown Mall
• March 5^th:  General Meeting and Demonstration, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, via Zoom Presenter Art Liestman
• April 2^nd & 3^rd:  AWA Symposium, via Zoom, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
• June 18^th: AWA Annual picnic starting at 5:00 pm at the Abbott Loop Community Park ( 8101 Elmore Rd, Anchorage). The club will provide the main course and condiments and members are asked to bring a side dish to share.  Also, bring your favorite tools to participate in the speed turn-a-thon, recent turnings for the instant gallery, and any tools or wood you wish to sell or trade.
• July:  Summer Break – No Meeting
• August 19^th – September 5^th:  Alaska State Fair Demonstrations
• September 10^th:  General Meeting and Demonstration, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, @ Glass Sash & Doors
• October 1^st:  General Meeting and Demonstration, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, @ Glass Sash & Doors
• November 5^th:  General Meeting and Demonstration, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, @ Glass Sash & Doors
• December 3^rd:  General Meeting and Demonstration, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, @ Glass Sash & Doors

2023 Meeting Schedule

All of our meetings take place on the first Saturday of the month (with some exceptions for holidays). We do not meet during the summer months of June, July, & August. For 20 minutes prior to each meeting, participants can bring in their woodturning tools for sharpening, and get tips on sharpening their own.  There will then be a short business meeting followed by an approximately 90 minute long woodturning demonstration.

• January 7th:  General Meeting and Demonstration, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, @ Glass Sash & Doors
• February 4th:  General Meeting and Demonstration, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, @ Glass Sash & Doors
• TBA:  Artistry in Wood Demonstrations @ Midtown Mall
• March 4th:  General Meeting and Demonstration, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, @ Glass Sash & Doors
• April 1st & 2nd:  AWA Symposium
• June 24th: AWA Annual picnic starting at 4:00 pm Location TBA
• July:  Summer Break – No Meeting
• August: TBA Alaska State Fair Demonstrations
• September 9th:  General Meeting and Demonstration, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, @ Glass Sash & Doors
• October 7th:  General Meeting and Demonstration, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, @ Glass Sash & Doors
• November 4th:  General Meeting and Demonstration, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, @ Glass Sash & Doors
• December 2nd:  General Meeting and Demonstration, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, @ Glass Sash & Doors

Become a Member of AWA

We hope you’ve enjoyed the opportunity to participate in our meetings and will continue to support the Alaska Woodturners Association. If you’re new, we’d love for you to join us. Simply click on one of the links below:

To pay AWA Annual Dues for Adults
To pay AWA Annual Dues for 17 & under