Regular Meetings:
Third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 – 9:00PM
All Meetings are now Hybrid.
In-Person meetings continue at the Community Center and we will provide Zoom for those that cannot make it in person.
Mentoring and Woodturning Introduction Sessions:
2nd Saturday Morning of each month from 9AM -Noon
New and prospective members are always welcome to the Saturday Skill Center sessions. New turners will get a safety orientation and an opportunity to make some shavings. Just show up or let Jim Oates know you are coming.
For novice and experienced turners, several Mentors will be available for one-on-one mentoring. Please contact Jim Oates if you have a specific request for mentoring so we can plan to meet your request. Contact Jim Oates.
Club Store
The Club Store will be open on the 2nd Saturday Morning of each month from 9AM -Noon, coincident with the Skill Center Sessions.
In case of inclement weather check the website for announcements of possible cancellations.
| Date of Meeting | Topic | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| January 14 | Skill Center Session 9-12 AM | Jim Oates & Mentors |
| January 17 | IRD – Lidded Box | Mike Peace |
| February 11 | Skill Center Session 9-12 AM | Jim Oates & Mentors |
| February 21 | Club Demo Multi-Axis turning | Barbara Dill |
| March 11 | Skill Center Session 9-12 AM | Jim Oates & Mentors |
| March 21 | IRD Goblets | Rebecca DeGroot |
| April 8 | Skill Center Session 9-12 AM | Jim Oates & Mentors |
| April 18 | IRD Holly & Blackwood bowl | Keith Gotschall |
| May 13 | Skill Center Session 9-12 AM | Jim Oates & Mentors |
| May 16 | Q & A Session – details to be worked out | Joel / Jim / Allen |
| June 10 | Skill Center Session 9-12 AM | Jim Oates & Mentors |
| June | Chain Saw Use and Safety | |
| July 8 | Skill Center Session 9-12 AM | Jim Oates & Mentors |
| July 18 | IRD Deco-Rim Vase – subject to be confirmed | Rudy Lopez |
| August 12 | Skill Center Session 9-12 AM | Jim Oates & Mentors |
| August 15 | Spindle & madrel turning for fun and profit | Alex Pettigrew |
| September 9 | Skill Center Session 9-12 AM | Jim Oates & Mentors |
| September 27 | Two-Step Turning of a Large Platter – Special Presentation! This will be an in-person demonstration only | Tom Wirsing |
| October 14 | Skill Center Session 9-12 AM | Jim Oates & Mentors |
| October 17 | IRD Neo Traditional Xmas Ornaments | Jason Clark |
| November 11 | Skill Center Session 9-12 AM | Jim Oates & Mentors |
| November 21 | 3 legged bowl base | Mike Diehl |
| December 2 | Annual Execs Meeting – Panera Bread Waynesboro 9AM | Execs, staff & visitors |
| December 9 | 20th Anniversary Party – No Skills Center | All |
| December 19 | No December Meeting |
The AAW Symposium at ExpoLand is scheduled for November 2-3, 2024, with a move-in date of November 1.