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Central Virginia Woodturners

A Registered Chapter of the American Association of Woodturners

Calendar of Events – 2023

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 MeetingTopicPresenter(s)
January 14Skill Center Session 9-12 AMJim Oates & Mentors
 January 17IRD – Lidded BoxMike Peace
February 11Skill Center Session 9-12 AMJim Oates & Mentors
February 21Club Demo Multi-Axis turning Barbara Dill
March 11Skill Center Session 9-12 AMJim Oates & Mentors
March 21IRD GobletsRebecca DeGroot
April 8Skill Center Session 9-12 AMJim Oates & Mentors
April 18IRD Holly & Blackwood bowlKeith Gotschall
May 13Skill Center Session 9-12 AMJim Oates & Mentors
May 16Q & A Session – details to be worked outJoel / Jim / Allen
June 10Skill Center Session 9-12 AMJim Oates & Mentors
JuneChain Saw Use and Safety
July 8Skill Center Session 9-12 AMJim Oates & Mentors
July 18IRD Deco-Rim Vase – subject to be confirmed Rudy Lopez
August 12Skill Center Session 9-12 AMJim Oates & Mentors
August 15Spindle & madrel turning for fun and profitAlex Pettigrew
September 9Skill Center Session 9-12 AMJim Oates & Mentors
September 27Two-Step Turning of a Large Platter – Special Presentation!
This will be an in-person demonstration only
Tom Wirsing
October 14Skill Center Session 9-12 AMJim Oates & Mentors
October 17IRD Neo Traditional Xmas OrnamentsJason Clark
November 11Skill Center Session 9-12 AMJim Oates & Mentors
November 213 legged bowl baseMike Diehl
December 2Annual Execs Meeting – Panera Bread Waynesboro 9AMExecs, staff & visitors
December 920th Anniversary Party – No Skills CenterAll
December 19No December Meeting
An IRD is an Interactive Remote Demonstration by a professional woodturner from their remote studio.

The AAW Symposium at ExpoLand is scheduled for November 2-3, 2024, with a move-in date of November 1.

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Upcoming Meetings & Demonstrations

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
6:30 PM

Bringing Some Spice to Your Turnings – From Log to Peppermills
Alex Pettigrew

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Skill Center & Mentoring Sessions

Skill Center and Mentoring Sessions will be held on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9AM-Noon. New and prospective members are always welcome – no experience is necessary. The Club Store will be open at this time.

Drop-in Saturday will be on the 4th Saturday of the month held in the Skill Center from 9AM-Noon for Members of all levels of are invited to come.

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CVW Meeting Location

The Skills Center and Meeting Room is located at the Crimora Community Center, 1648 New Hope-Crimora Rd, Crimora, VA  24431.

Donate to HUGS

Hal Green's widow donated a PowerMatic lathe to the CVW club. If you feel so inclined, please make a donation to the HUGS Foundation. … Click Here for More Info about Donate to HUGS

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