Menu
Log in

woodturners

of southwest florida

Find Us On Facebook! 

Log in



event schedule

Club events are a great way to meet other wood turners, share your experiences with others and learn something new.  Use the calendar below to see what's coming up in our club.   When there's a special event such as a pro turner or manufacturer demonstration, we'll send out email invitations with the required registration information.

Click on a specific event to see the details of who, when and why you should attend.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Upcoming Events

    • 02/14/2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Riverside Community Center, East Door
    • 3
    Register
    Join us for our Saturday open turning session at our club shop.  We have plenty of tools and equipment available at the club.  Feel free to bring your own tools.  Occasionally we have wood to use however this is not a guarantee.   You are always encouraged to bring your own wood.  Basic woodturning instruction will be available for anyone who wants it.  

    This is a great opportunity to learn from experienced turners, get answers to those tricky questions or just have some fun turning wood with your fellow club members.  Come join us!

    This session is open 9:00am - 12:00pm.  Check the website event calendar for the latest schedule and updates.

    In order to maintain a safe shop environment, only registered attendees and the two scheduled shop instructors are permitted in the club shop.  Visitors may come to review the shop but must receive permission from the onsite safety supervisor to enter the shop room.

    • 02/19/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • 3061 E Riverside Dr, Fort Myers FL 33916

    The monthly woodturning club meeting begins with Show-and-Tell at 6:00pm.  The regular meeting begins at 6:30pm and ends by 8:30pm. 

    Each meeting starts with a review of current club activities and discussion of various club matters.  We then hold a club demonstration.  Every demonstration is a different topic or technique.

    Show-and-Tell is your opportunity to bring and discuss your latest project or work-in-progress.  You can also chat and share woodturning experiences with other members before the regular meeting starts.  There is always something new to see and learn.

    Prospective members are welcome to come and see what we're all about.  Be sure to introduce yourself to one of our club officers.  We'll be happy to answer all of your questions.

    -----------------------------------------

    Designing distinctive and innovative pieces is one of the most rewarding — and sometimes challenging — aspects of woodturning. Developing a successful design requires creativity, thoughtful planning, and an understanding of how ideas evolve into finished work.

    Bill Schmigle will present his complete creative process, from initial concept and design development through final execution. Bill is well known for his exceptional and visually striking pieces, and he will share the techniques and thought processes that help bring his designs to life.  This will be a presentation, and not a turning demonstration. 

    This promises to be an engaging and educational presentation that will benefit members of all experience levels.


    • 02/21/2026
    • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Riverside Community Center, East Door
    • 7
    Register

    Let’s do something to support our deployed service members—and have a great time doing it!

    On Saturday, February 21st, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, we’re hosting a Pen Party at the club shop to support Operation Turbo, making hand-turned pens that will be sent to U.S. troops deployed overseas. It’s one of our favorite events: meaningful, social, and just plain fun.

    There’s no cost to members, and yes—lunch is on us. Nothing brings people together like free food and supporting a great cause.

    To keep things running smoothly, we need volunteers for every step of the pen-making process, including:

    • Drilling and gluing brass tubes into pen blanks
    • Sanding blanks on the disc sander
    • Turning and finishing pen barrels
    • Final assembly of the pens

    When you register for the event, you’ll be able to choose the role you’d like to help with. Each position has a limited number of spots, so grab one early.

    Several tasks can be done seated, and those are clearly marked in the signup. If standing for long periods is tough, there’s still a perfect way for you to pitch in comfortably.

    Come help us support the troops, make a pile of great pens, and enjoy a fun day in the shop with fellow members. I promise encouragement, questionable jokes, and maybe even a surprise or two.

    See you there!
    Larry

    • 02/28/2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Riverside Community Center, East Door
    • 4
    Register
    Join us for our Saturday open turning session at our club shop.  We have plenty of tools and equipment available at the club.  Feel free to bring your own tools.  Occasionally we have wood to use however this is not a guarantee.   You are always encouraged to bring your own wood.  Basic woodturning instruction will be available for anyone who wants it.  

    This is a great opportunity to learn from experienced turners, get answers to those tricky questions or just have some fun turning wood with your fellow club members.  Come join us!

    This session is open 9:00am - 12:00pm.  Check the website event calendar for the latest schedule and updates.

    In order to maintain a safe shop environment, only registered attendees and the two scheduled shop instructors are permitted in the club shop.  Visitors may come to review the shop but must receive permission from the onsite safety supervisor to enter the shop room.

    • 03/14/2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Riverside Community Center, East Door
    • 6
    Register
    Join us for our Saturday open turning session at our club shop.  We have plenty of tools and equipment available at the club.  Feel free to bring your own tools.  Occasionally we have wood to use however this is not a guarantee.   You are always encouraged to bring your own wood.  Basic woodturning instruction will be available for anyone who wants it.  

    This is a great opportunity to learn from experienced turners, get answers to those tricky questions or just have some fun turning wood with your fellow club members.  Come join us!

    This session is open 9:00am - 12:00pm.  Check the website event calendar for the latest schedule and updates.

    In order to maintain a safe shop environment, only registered attendees and the two scheduled shop instructors are permitted in the club shop.  Visitors may come to review the shop but must receive permission from the onsite safety supervisor to enter the shop room.

    • 03/19/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • 3061 E Riverside Dr, Fort Myers FL 33916

    The monthly woodturning club meeting begins with Show-and-Tell at 6:00pm.  The regular meeting begins at 6:30pm and ends by 8:30pm. 

    Each meeting starts with a review of current club activities and discussion of various club matters.  We then hold a club demonstration.  Every demonstration is a different topic or technique.

    Show-and-Tell is your opportunity to bring and discuss your latest project or work-in-progress.  You can also chat and share woodturning experiences with other members before the regular meeting starts.  There is always something new to see and learn.

    Prospective members are welcome to come and see what we're all about.  Be sure to introduce yourself to one of our club officers.  We'll be happy to answer all of your questions.

    Demonstrator to be announced 

    • 03/28/2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Riverside Community Center, East Door
    • 6
    Register
    Join us for our Saturday open turning session at our club shop.  We have plenty of tools and equipment available at the club.  Feel free to bring your own tools.  Occasionally we have wood to use however this is not a guarantee.   You are always encouraged to bring your own wood.  Basic woodturning instruction will be available for anyone who wants it.  

    This is a great opportunity to learn from experienced turners, get answers to those tricky questions or just have some fun turning wood with your fellow club members.  Come join us!

    This session is open 9:00am - 12:00pm.  Check the website event calendar for the latest schedule and updates.

    In order to maintain a safe shop environment, only registered attendees and the two scheduled shop instructors are permitted in the club shop.  Visitors may come to review the shop but must receive permission from the onsite safety supervisor to enter the shop room.

Past Events

01/31/2026 Open Shop Day
01/22/2026 Monthly Club Meeting
01/17/2026 Open Shop Day
01/09/2026 Southwest Florida Woodart Expo and Competition
01/03/2026 Open Shop Day
12/20/2025 Open Shop Day
12/18/2025 Monthly Club Meeting
12/06/2025 Open Shop Day
11/22/2025 Open Shop Day
11/20/2025 Monthly Club Meeting
11/08/2025 Open Shop Day
10/25/2025 Open Shop Day
10/16/2025 Monthly Club Meeting - Cancelled
10/11/2025 Open Shop Day
09/27/2025 Open Shop Day
09/20/2025 Pen Party for the Pens for Troops Program
09/18/2025 Monthly Club Meeting
09/13/2025 Open Shop Day
08/30/2025 Open Shop Day
08/21/2025 Monthly Club Meeting
08/16/2025 Open Shop Day
08/02/2025 Open Shop Day
07/19/2025 Open Shop Day
07/17/2025 Monthly Club Meeting
07/17/2025 Open Shop Day
07/05/2025 Open Shop Day
06/21/2025 Open Shop Day
06/19/2025 Monthly Club Meeting
06/07/2025 Open Shop Day
05/24/2025 Open Shop Day
05/15/2025 Monthly Club Meeting
05/10/2025 Open Shop Day
04/26/2025 Open Shop Day
04/17/2025 April Monthly Club Meeting
04/12/2025 Open Shop Day
03/29/2025 Open Shop Day
03/20/2025 Monthly Club Meeting
03/15/2025 Open Shop Day
03/01/2025 Open Shop Day
02/20/2025 Monthly Club Meeting
02/15/2025 Open Shop Day
02/14/2025 Florida Woodturning Symposium
02/01/2025 Open Shop Day
01/18/2025 Open Shop Day
01/16/2025 Monthly Club Meeting
01/04/2025 Open Shop Day
12/21/2024 Open Shop Day
12/09/2024 Annual Holiday Party
12/07/2024 Open Shop Day
11/21/2024 Monthly Club Meeting
11/16/2024 Open Shop Day
11/02/2024 Open Shop Day
10/19/2024 Open Shop Day
10/05/2024 Open Shop Day
09/21/2024 Open Shop Day
09/19/2024 Monthly Club Meeting
09/07/2024 Open Shop Day
08/17/2024 Open Shop Day
08/15/2024 Monthly Club Meeting
08/03/2024 Open Shop Day
07/21/2024 Wig Stands for Cancer Patients
07/20/2024 Open Shop Day
07/18/2024 Monthly Club Meeting
07/17/2024 Pat Caroll Ribbed Lidded Vessel
07/06/2024 Open Shop Day
06/20/2024 Monthly Club Meeting - CANCELLED
06/15/2024 Pen Party for the Pens For Troops Program
06/08/2024 Riverside Community Center Open House
06/01/2024 Open Shop Day
05/18/2024 Peppermill Workshop
05/16/2024 Monthly Club Meeting
05/04/2024 Open Shop Day
04/20/2024 Open Shop Day
04/18/2024 Monthly Club Meeting
04/06/2024 Open Shop Day
03/21/2024 Monthly Club Meeting
03/16/2024 Open Shop Day
03/02/2024 Open Shop Day
02/17/2024 Open Shop Day
02/15/2024 Monthly Club Meeting
02/03/2024 Pen Party for the Pens For Troops Program
01/20/2024 Open Shop Day
01/18/2024 Monthly Club Meeting
01/06/2024 Open Shop Day
12/06/2023 Annual Christmas Party
12/02/2023 Open Shop Day
11/18/2023 Open Shop Day
11/09/2023 Monthly Club Meeting
11/04/2023 Open Shop Day
10/21/2023 Open Shop Day
10/19/2023 Monthly Club Meeting
10/07/2023 Open Shop Day
09/21/2023 Monthly Club Meeting
09/16/2023 Open Shop Day
09/02/2023 Open Shop Day
08/19/2023 Open Shop Day
08/17/2023 Monthly Club Meeting
08/05/2023 Open Shop Day
07/20/2023 Monthly Club Meeting
07/15/2023 Open Shop Day
07/01/2023 Open Shop Day
06/21/2023 Virtual Demonstration - Turning a Platter For Resin Casting
06/17/2023 Open Shop Day
06/15/2023 Monthly Club Meeting
06/03/2023 Open Shop Day
05/20/2023 Open Shop Day
05/18/2023 Monthly Club Meeting
05/06/2023 Open Shop Day
04/20/2023 Monthly Club Meeting
04/01/2023 Open Shop Day
03/18/2023 Open Shop Day
03/16/2023 Monthly Club Meeting
03/07/2023 Introduction To Woodturning 2-Evening Class
03/04/2023 Open Shop Day
02/26/2023 February Pen Party!
02/18/2023 Open Shop Day
02/16/2023 Monthly Club Meeting
02/04/2023 Open Shop Day
02/03/2023 Southwest Florida Woodturning Symposium
01/21/2023 Open Shop Day
01/19/2023 Monthly Club Meeting
01/18/2023 Trent Bosch Online Decorative Utility Bowls Demonstration
01/07/2023 Open Shop Day
01/06/2023 SWFL Wood Art Expo and Competition
12/17/2022 Open Shop Day
12/07/2022 Annual Christmas Party
12/03/2022 Open Shop Day
11/19/2022 Open Shop Day
11/17/2022 Monthly Club Meeting
11/05/2022 Open Shop Day
09/17/2022 Open Shop Day
09/15/2022 Monthly Club Meeting
09/03/2022 Open Shop Day
08/20/2022 Open Shop Day
08/18/2022 Monthly Club Meeting
08/06/2022 Open Shop Day
07/23/2022 Open Shop Day
07/21/2022 Monthly Club Meeting
07/09/2022 Open Shop Day
06/18/2022 Open Shop Day
06/04/2022 Open Shop Day
05/21/2022 Open Shop Day
05/19/2022 Monthly Club Meeting
05/07/2022 Open Shop Day
04/21/2022 Monthly Club Meeting
04/16/2022 Open Shop Day
04/04/2022 Beth Ireland Hands-On Workshop
04/03/2022 Beth Ireland Professional Demo
04/02/2022 Open Shop Day
03/19/2022 Open Shop Day
03/17/2022 Monthly Club Meeting
03/05/2022 Open Shop Day
02/17/2022 Monthly Club Meeting
02/12/2022 Open Shop Day
02/05/2022 Open Shop Day
01/22/2022 Open Shop Day
01/20/2022 Monthly Club Meeting
01/18/2022 Mark Sillay Hands-On Workshop
01/17/2022 Mark Sillay Hands-On Workshop
01/16/2022 Mark Sillay Professional Demonstration
01/08/2022 Open Shop Day
01/07/2022 Southwest Florida Wood Art Expo
12/18/2021 Open Shop Day
12/11/2021 Annual Christmas Party
12/07/2021 Board Meeting
12/04/2021 Open Shop Day
11/20/2021 Open Shop Day
11/18/2021 Monthly Club Meeting
11/07/2021 Open Shop Day 12pm-3pm Session
11/07/2021 Open Shop Day 9am-12pm Session
11/02/2021 Board Meeting
10/23/2021 Open Shop Day
10/21/2021 Monthly Club Meeting
10/09/2021 Open Shop Day
10/05/2021 Board Meeting
09/18/2021 Open Shop Day
09/16/2021 Monthly Club Meeting
09/11/2021 Open Shop Day
09/07/2021 Board Meeting
09/04/2021 Rudy Lopez All-Day Demonstration
08/21/2021 Open Shop Day
08/19/2021 Monthly Club Meeting - ZOOM
08/14/2021 Beginner Bowl Turning Workshop
08/07/2021 Open Shop Day
08/03/2021 Board Meeting
07/24/2021 Open Shop Day
07/15/2021 Monthly Club Meeting
07/10/2021 Open Shop Day
07/06/2021 Board Meeting
06/19/2021 Open Shop Day
06/17/2021 Monthly Club Meeting
06/12/2021 Open Shop Day
06/01/2021 Board Meeting
05/22/2021 Open Shop Day
05/20/2021 Monthly Club Meeting
05/04/2021 Board Meeting
05/01/2021 Open Shop Day
04/17/2021 Open Shop Day
04/15/2021 Monthly Club Meeting
04/03/2021 Open Shop Day
03/27/2021 Open Shop Day
03/20/2021 Peppermill Workshop
03/18/2021 Monthly Club Meeting
03/13/2021 Open Shop Day
03/06/2021 Peppermill Workshop
02/20/2021 Open Shop Day
02/18/2021 Monthly Club Meeting
02/06/2021 Open Shop Day
01/23/2021 Open Shop Day
01/21/2021 Monthly Club Meeting
01/09/2021 Open Shop Day
12/19/2020 Open Shop Day
12/17/2020 Monthly Club Meeting
12/05/2020 Open Shop Day
11/21/2020 Open Shop Day
11/19/2020 Monthly Club Meeting
11/07/2020 Open Shop Day
11/05/2020 Cindy Drozda Interactive Remote Demo
10/21/2020 Sarasota Hollow Form Norfolk Island Pine Demo
10/15/2020 Monthly Club Meeting
09/17/2020 Monthly Club Meeting
08/20/2020 Monthly Club Meeting
07/14/2020 Rudy Lopez Interactive Remote Demo
07/10/2020 AAW Virtual Symposium
06/20/2020 Open Turning Session
06/18/2020 Monthly Club Meeting
05/21/2020 Monthly Club Meeting
05/16/2020 Open Turning Session
04/18/2020 Open Turning Session
04/16/2020 Monthly Club Meeting
04/04/2020 Open Turning Session
03/28/2020 Beth Ireland teaching Dulcimer Guitar Making
03/21/2020 Open Turning Session - CANCELLED
03/19/2020 Monthly Club Meeting - CANCELLED
03/07/2020 Open Turning Session
02/20/2020 Monthly Club Meeting
02/15/2020 Open Turning Session
02/02/2020 ArtFest - Sunday
02/01/2020 ArtFest - Saturday
01/24/2020 Tennessee Association of Woodturners 2020 Symposium
01/18/2020 Open Turning Session
01/16/2020 Monthly Club Meeting
01/14/2020 Board Meeting
01/04/2020 Open Turning Session
12/21/2019 Open Turning Session
12/05/2019 Monthly Club Meeting
12/03/2019 Annual Christmas Party
11/18/2019 Mark Sillay Hands-On Monday Workshop
11/17/2019 Mark Sillay Hands-On Sunday Workshop
11/16/2019 Mark Sillay Professional Demonstration
11/09/2019 Beth Ireland Professional Demo
11/07/2019 Monthly Club Meeting
10/03/2019 Monthly Club Meeting
09/21/2019 Open Turning Session
09/20/2019 Turning Southern Style Symposium 2019
09/05/2019 Monthly Club Meeting
08/17/2019 Open Turning Session
08/01/2019 Monthly Club Meeting
07/20/2019 Open Turning Session
07/11/2019 The American Association of Woodturners 33rd Annual International Symposium
07/02/2019 Monthly Club Meeting
06/15/2019 Open Turning Session
06/06/2019 Monthly Club Meeting
05/18/2019 Open Turning Session
05/02/2019 Monthly Club Meeting
04/20/2019 Open Turning Session
04/04/2019 Monthly Club Meeting
03/16/2019 Open Turning Session
03/09/2019 Franck Johannesen Dizzy Bowl Presentation
03/07/2019 Monthly Club Meeting
02/16/2019 Open Turning Session
02/08/2019 2019 Florida Woodturning Symposium
02/07/2019 Monthly Club Meeting
01/25/2019 The Tampa Woodworking Show
01/19/2019 Open Turning Session
01/11/2019 Punta Gorda Wood Art Exposition & Competition
01/03/2019 Board Officers Meeting
12/06/2018 Holiday Party 2018
11/17/2018 Open Turning Session

Upcoming Events

Chapter 120
American Association of Woodturners


Address:
3061 E Riverside Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33916

2020 Grant Recipient

Copyright (c) 2019 Woodturners of Southwest Florida, Inc.

Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software