Every year since 2004 the AAW has held a contest for Best Chapter Website. Chapters that submit their site in the competition must also provide a volunteer reviewer who evaluates up to five other Chapter websites. The judging is based on the following criteria: Layout/Graphic Design: visually appealing, easy to …
In the not to distant past woodturning was used to create utilitarian items like chair legs and simple bowls. Once woodturning started to increase in popularity, and with the advent of the AAW, woodturning has become more of an art. If you look at recent work by well know turners …
The AAW provides a venue for woodturners and wood art collectors to come together. There are three venues available on the AAW website: Artists/Gallery Market Place – This is where woodturners can list their work for sale. You must be an AAW member and pay a $10 fee to list …
Note – The following message was sent by AAW Board member Binh Pho. What’s new at the AAW Symposium in San José? I have attended all but one AAW symposium since 1992. Since then, the number of demonstrator rotations, the tradeshow, and the Instant Gallery (IG) have been steadily growing. …
Did you know that as a member of the AAW you are automatically entered into a monthly drawing for several nice prizes? The prizes include tuition scholarships, $100 gift certificates, sanding supplies, DVDs, chucks, grinding jigs and lathes. There have been 29 winners this year alone. At the end of …
Note – The following message is from AAW Board member Stan Wellborn Looking Toward a “Virtual” AAW? Chances are that you’re reading this on some kind of computer screen. These days, most of us spend a fair amount of time online, and some of us use “smart” phones and electronic …
