About the American Association of Woodturners

International, non-profit, and now over 13,000 members strong, the American Association of Woodturners is dedicated to the advancement of woodturning, a specialized form of woodworking using the lathe. The AAW has more than 300 local chapters in the United States, and over 13,000 members around the world.

To find out more about the AAW, visit the association website: www.woodturner.org

Members of the AAW include professionals, amateurs, gallery owners, collectors, and wood and tool suppliers. The AAW publishes American Woodturner, sponsors the world's largest woodturning symposium, hosts an active online member's forum, and provides educational grants, insurance and more to its members. The AAW is dedicated to providing information and support to its members and others through publications, DVDs and more.

Local chapters of the AAW provide instruction, fellowship and networking