Name: Georgia Association of Woodturners
Chapter #28 of the American Association of Woodturners
Email: info@gawoodturner.org
Web Site: www.gawoodturner.org
Monthly Demonstrations-
Becoming a member of GAW is one of the least costly and most effective ways to learn and improve your turning skills. At each meeting, there is a live demonstration by a well-known woodturner interested in teaching you new skills.
Instant Gallery
Each meeting, some members bring in their latest work to show and discuss. This is a great chance to see what others are turning, to learn about new techniques, proven finishes, discuss form, etc., and perhaps spark an idea for your next turning.
Hands-On Workshops-
GAW also sponsors hands-on, day-long training classes with professional woodturners from around the world. These are small group sessions with a high level of individual attention for each student. GAW members typically receive a 50% discount on class fees.
Scholarships-
GAW has an active scholarship program through which members may attend woodturning courses, individual training and workshops.
Video Library-
GAW maintains an extensive library of woodturning videos in both DVD and VHS formats, which are available to members for monthly rental at a nominal fee.
Annual symposium-
Each fall, GAW sponsors a three-day woodturning event. The weekend is filled with demonstrations by renowned woodturners from around the world. A large, well-stocked vendor area, Instant Gallery, Saturday evening banquet and auction round out the event.
When we're not turning, we're probably getting together and talking about turning! Whether its a picnic, a tool sale, exhibiting at a woodworking show, a Holiday party or going to a crafts show, there are lots of opportunities to socialize with a great group of people.
Our club and the local Atlanta Woodcraft store regularly sponsors and teaches woodturning classes specifically for Wounded Warriors. . As part of this club-sponsored program, members then invite these veterans into their shops for one-on-one mentoring. GAW also offers Wounded Warrior scholarships to our annual symposium.
For more information about our club, visit our website- www.gawoodturner.org. You will find newsletters (including pictures of our members turned art), our calendar of events, and a link to our Turning Southern Style webpage.
Annual GAW dues are:
- $25 for an individual
- $30 for the family (A family consists of a spouse or significant other and any children under the age of 18, all residing in the same Georgia household)
- Free for youth members, aged 10-17, if sponsored by an adult member
Joining GAW is easy! Just click this button and join online.
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