The AAW’s Annual International Symposium is the highlight of the woodturning year. Each symposium features three and a half days of woodturning demonstrations, panel discussions, and special events, led by internationally known woodturners, veteran woodturning instructors, and expert local talent.

Visit the AAW Symposium website for more information.

 

Registration

Early registration is available until April 25—after that it is full price.

As a member of MWA, you can get an additional discount on your registration.  Use the code:  AAW25Group when you register.

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Demonstrations

There are more than 80 demonstrations and presentations from expert woodturners from around the world. This is a great opportunity for woodturners of all skill levels to learn and be inspired. Topics include bowls, boxes, embellishment, hollow forms, tools/techniques, segmenting, tips for professionals and so much more.

Learn more about the demonstrations

View the schedule and scope out what you want to see

 

Volunteer

We are the host chapter.  We need a lot of volunteers to make the symposium a success!  Volunteering is a great way to meet people.

See volunteer opportunities and sign up

 

Tools Needed!

For the Symposium, the following is a list of needed tools that we as a club are asked to loan. Any lost tools will be replaced by the AAW.

Please email Lee Luebke if you can help.

• Vicmarc 120  (1 1/4 x 8tpi) w/Standard (48-68mm) and Large (84-105mm) Jaws [Need 3 more chucks with jaw sets.]
• Vacuum Drum 6 inch 1 1/4 x 8tpi  [Need 1]
• Vacuum Drum 3-4 inch 1 1/4 x 8tpi  [Need 1]
• Vacuum Pump [Need 1 more]
• Quiet Air Compressors or Standard Pancake Compressor + Hoses.  [Need 2 more]
• Cordless Drills w/Battery and Charger.  [Need 6 more]
• Vise that can be clamped to table top  [Need 2]
• Shop Vacuum small size  [Need 1 more]
• Proton Mini Angle Grinder  [Need 1]
• Adaptor for Metric Chuck 1 1/4 x 8tpi female to 33 male  [Need 1]
• Disk Sander corded angle style  [Need 1]
• Jeweler’s Anvil  [Need 1]
• Flexible Carving Stand  [Need 1]

[Last Updated 04/11/25] Thank you to the members that already have signed up to loan tools.

 

Community Engagement

Beyond attending, volunteering, and soaking up all the inspiration throughout the weekend, consider these other ways to get involved:

• Donate your turned items: 
  • Empty bowls. Please look over your stash for potential donations of bowls or turn something new.  Any size, any shape.  All turnings are welcome, plates, platters cups – all are accepted.  Donated bowls are sold during the symposium to benefit our chosen charity, Fireweed.
  • Wig Stands. There is a great need for wig stands.  MWA has been supporting this effort for several years
  • Beads of Courage. Supporting Beads of Courage is a long standing tradition for our club.
• Make something special for the Symposium’s Instant Gallery. All attendees are encouraged to inspire others by putting up to three pieces in this international instant gallery!