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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

  • Open Shop Day

    • 05/04/2024
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Riverside Community Center, East Door
    • 2
    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.

    Show details

  • Monthly Club Meeting

    • 05/16/2024
    • 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: TBD


    Show details

  • Open Shop Day

    • 05/18/2024
    • 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.

    Show details

  • Open Shop Day

    • 06/01/2024
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Riverside Community Center, East Door
    • 8
    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.

    Show details

  • Open Shop Day

    • 06/15/2024
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Riverside Community Center, East Door
    • 9
    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.

    Show details

  • Open Shop Day

    • 06/20/2024
    • 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.

    Show details

  • Open Shop Day

    • 07/06/2024
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Riverside Community Center, East Door
    • 9
    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.

    Show details

  • Monthly Club Meeting

    • 07/18/2024
    • 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: TBD


    Show details

  • Open Shop Day

    • 07/20/2024
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Riverside Community Center, East Door
    • 9
    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.

    Show details

  • Open Shop Day

    • 08/03/2024
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Riverside Community Center, East Door
    • 9
    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.

    Show details

  • Monthly Club Meeting

    • 08/15/2024
    • 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: TBD


    Show details

  • Open Shop Day

    • 08/17/2024
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Riverside Community Center, East Door
    • 9
    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.

    Show details

  • Open Shop Day

    • 09/07/2024
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Riverside Community Center, East Door
    • 9
    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.

    Show details

  • Monthly Club Meeting

    • 09/19/2024
    • 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: TBD


    Show details

  • Open Shop Day

    • 09/21/2024
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Riverside Community Center, East Door
    • 9
    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.

    Show details

Past Events

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

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American Association of Woodturners


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3061 E Riverside Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33916

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