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Dear Fellow Woodturners:
An Alaskan chapter of the American Association of
Woodturners has been established (AWA—Alaska Woodturners Association).
Our charter was issued in Nov 03 and since October of 03 we have had monthly
meetings as well as demonstrations of various woodturning techniques.
Our membership has grown from the eight founding fathers to an impressive 117
individuals. We have all skill levels from the true novice to master
turners. Members are from Juneau, Nikiski, Cooper Landing, Palmer, Wasilla,
Barrow, Healy, North Pole, Kodiak, Fairbanks, and Anchorage. The meetings, demos,
and gatherings have something of interest for everyone. Members always
have a spare room to accommodate the “out of town” guest who wishes
to attend a particular event.
Since establishment of AWA is predicated on teaching, sharing,
and camaraderie, we have instituted classes to teach basic spindle
and bowl turning as well as off center spindle turning and finish bowl turning.
There have been over 80 participants to date with more classes planned for
'07/'08 seasons. In March '08 (8th & 9th) we will host our
fourth annual Woodturning Symposium with Dick Sing and Soren Berger as guest master turners. There will be hands on classes the week
before and the week after the symposium.
Local expert demonstrators will be Richard Acuff and Randall
Farris. The 5th annual Woodturning Symposium will be March
'09 with the Alaska 5 as teachers and demonstrators.
Starting in September 07 there will be a monthly meeting through May 08
where various techniques and skills will be demonstrated by multiple turners.
Annual dues are only $25/individual and $30/family. Several wives
have joined with their husbands. The dues don’t cover AAW (national) membership
($40 including a fine colored quarterly journal).
If you are interested in joining AWA or
just coming to one of our meeting demos please contact one
of the listed board members. All meetings are
held at Don Fall’s shop (11361 Mael) unless otherwise
stated. Maps are available through Larry Berry and Bill Bowers.
If you would like to apply to be a member please
download the application and
submit it here.
