Attend the Symposium:
Learn from the best at the largest woodturning event in the world

New to woodturning? Already a turner and ready to be the best you can be? We have you covered.

Learn from the best, whether your interest is in classic bowlturning, surface carving and embellishment, segmented turning, spindle turning, hollow vessels, or a host of other topics.

As a registered attendee, you will have access to over 120 demonstrations, panel discussions, special interest events and more, presented by 65 of the top woodturners in the world. Register for one day, or all three.

The AAW Symposium has been around since 1986, and attendance grows every year. Find out why the AAW Symposium is the best-attended woodturning event on the planet, with attendees coming from as far away as Europe, Japan, Africa, Australia.

Youth ages 10-18 attend free with a registered adult.
The Youth Turning Program provides free, quality hands-on woodturning instruction, and the opportunity to win a Jet mini-lathe! Click here for details.

Are you a woodworking teacher employed at a high school, college, or tech school?
Teachers may attend the symposium for free with a membership. Memberships start at $43.
Click here for details.

Attendee Spouse or Partner Craft Room
The spouses or partners of registered attendees are welcome to enjoy free demonstrations and hands-on instruction in making twisted copper bracelets, cupcake decorating, beaded bracelets, pen and ink drawing, and more. A trunk show will feature the work of lampwork bead artist Connie Parkinson.

Registration Fees:
You must be a member to attend the Symposium. Non-member rates include a regular one-year AAW membership.
To register, go to http://www.woodturner.org/org/mbrship/ sign up for any level of membership, then proceed to the Symposium registration page to receive the member rate.

Early Bird registration through June 2, 2013
Members $275 | Non-members $335 | Spouse/Partner $175
Banquet tickets $60 each

Regular Rates (June 3- June 15, 2013)
Members $330 | Non-member $385 | Spouse/Partner $175
Banquet tickets $70 each

Single Day registration
$175 each, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Late and on-site registration
Members $385 | Non-member $440 | Spouse/Partner $175
Banquet tickets $80 each

Student Rate (age 18-25)
Student identification required. $100

Youth Rate
Must be accompanied by registered adult.
Includes a one-year online membership.

Educator Rate
Please call our office to sign up at the educator rate. 651-484-9094.
Monday-Friday, 8AM to 4PM CST.

Preview the 27th Annual AAW International Symposium

About the
American Association of Woodturners
International, non-profit, and now over 14,000 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 over 325 local chapters in the United States, Canada, Taiwan, and Japan.

To find out more about the AAW, visit our 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.

Over 350 local chapters of the AAW provide instruction, fellowship and networking for turners at all levels.

Symposium images by Andi Wolfe