8th Annual AWA Symposium
Open to the Public!
Our next Symposium will be held at
Hardware Specialties, Inc. 424 W. 54th Ave,
in Anchorage on
January 28th & 29th, 2012
Featured Demonstrators
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Eli Avisera
International Woodturning
Demonstrator and Teacher
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Jimmy Clewes
International Woodturning
Demonstrator and Teacher |
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Jeff Trotter
Local Woodturning
Demonstrator and Teacher |
Bob Congdon
Local Woodturning
Demonstrator and Teacher |
Mark your calendar for the event,
as this is one not to miss!
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| Paid In Advance |
$100 for both days |
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$50 for one day |
Paid At The Door |
$120 for both days |
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$60 for one day |
Every year our organization hosts an annual Woodturning Symposium where we present Master Turners with International or National status. This is an excellent chance to watch master woodturners in action. You do not have to be an experienced turner to gain education, tips, and skill building techniques from this event.
The Annual AWA Symposiums usually start at 8:30 am. There will be two woodturning demonstrations taking place simultaneously, one in each bay area of Hardware Specialities, Inc. You may sit and watch one demonstration, or you may walk between them. Each demonstration period runs about one and a half hours, followed by a break for about fifteen minutes. There is about a forty-five minute lunch break between 12:15 and 1:30 PM, then there are two more sessions of demonstrations. Demonstrations are usually over by 5:15-5:30 PM.
You should have enough time to go out for a quick bite of lunch during the lunch break, or you can bring your lunch with you. Coffee and donuts are served in the mornings.
Instant Gallery and Judged Competition!
An Instant Gallery and Judged Competition is always featured at our Annual Symposium. Turners can bring their items in and enter into the competition or simply display them and get feedback out their items they have made. We have three categories in the competition, Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced. You must be a member of Alaska Woodturners' Association to enter an item in the competition. Multiple items are allowed. Our guest demonstrators handle the judging and prizes are awarded. For more information, visit our Instant Gallery web pages.
Instant Gallery Entry Form
Instant Gallery Rules and Prizes
This is a great event - you won't want to miss it!
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Artistry In Wood
Annual Competition and Exhibit
February 19th - March 4th, 2012
Club members are asked to help with the Artistry In Wood event. Please contact Cindy McDowell at ccmcd38@hotmail.com if you can help.
Also, club members should be sure to make something special to enter and be displayed to the public. This is one of the few times a year the public gets to view items created by our club members in a venue of this type.
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A Safety Moment
Please review the Lathe Safety Guidelines by the American Association of Woodturners, our parent organization, and to use the safety tips while working in your shop.
Knowing the toxicity of woods you work with can help you avoid adverse reactions and allow you to enjoy woodturning more by being prepared. Review the Greater Vancouver Woodturners Guild Wood Toxicity and Identification guideline.
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