The Association Welcomes non-members to attend a meeting to observe and determine if they would like to join.

• Opportunity to meet with other woodturners to share ideas, techniques and the enjoyment of working with wood
• Mentoring and education
• Hands on small group sessions
• Notice of club meetings and activities
• VCR/DVD and magazine library
• 6 newsletters a year
• Discounts at selected merchants
• Professional demonstration opportunities
• Group purchase program
• Participation in club wood raffles
• New member packet which includes past newsletters, location of merchants which offer member discounts, membership card, past articles of interest to woodturners

The Minnesota Woodturners Association is a nonprofit organization formed in 1987 to promote education and support of the woodturning craft. All Association work is voluntary.

The skill level of the membership ranges from beginners to skilled professionals. All are welcome. Hobbyists make up the majority of members. Learning, sharing, mentoring, and displaying the results of your work provides a supportive and educational association with other woodturners.

The Association schedules meetings monthly, except during the summer, at a variety of locations centered in the Twin Cities. We also have small groups sessions each month for members to gain more hands-on experience.

The meetings consist of a turning demonstration or related subject. Subjects vary from basic techniques to advanced levels. Meetings are always open to questions from the members; we invite and encourage them to share their knowledge and skills freely. The Association tries to arrange at least two professional demonstrations each year, with past professional demonstrators coming from all areas of the United States and other countries.

The Association Welcomes non-members to attend a meeting to observe and determine if they would like to join.