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What’s Happening at Other Chapters

The Inland Northwest Woodturners in Spokane Valley will be having their traditional Holiday Social at their next meeting on December 1st.

The Northwest Woodturners in Tigard, Oregon will not be having a regular membership meeting, but will have a Christmas party on December 3rd at Jerry Keller’s. There will be a catered dinner, spouse’s [...]

Upcoming Woodturning Symposia

Well, it’s that time of the year in the Northwest when the rain continues until next June. So this may be a great excuse to get away to a woodturning symposium. There are a couple coming up in the next few months.

The Tennessee Association of Woodturners is holding their 24th annual symposium January 27th [...]

What’s New on the SPSW Website

I have added a few new pages to the site.

First, there are photos from the mini-symposium held in October.

Next, the November issue of the Chips and Shavings, our chapter newsletter. If you are a member you should have received this a few days prior to the membership meeting. If you are not a [...]

AAW Board Message

The following is a message from AAW Vice President Cassandra Speier

Since becoming a member of the AAW Board I have had many fine experiences, which include attending several of the Regional Symposiums. All have been enjoyable, entertaining, great learning experiences and wonderful places to make new friends. I most recently had the great honor [...]

AAW Membership Renewal Time

Along with renewing your SPSW membership, it is also time to renew your AAW membership. If you are not currently an AAW member this is a great time for you to join the largest organization in the world that is dedicated to the craft of woodturning. There are many benefits to joining the AAW which [...]

Woodturning and Youth

Have you noticed at our chapter meetings that a large percentage of our members are, well, mature. Not old, but a good number are eligible for membership in AARP. And how many of you turners didn’t start turning until the kids were already grown and thought to yourself “I wish I’d started turning when I [...]

November Demonstrator – John Shrader

Once again we are fortunate to have John Shrader as this month’s presenter. Many of you probably remember John’s presentation from last November. It was certainly one of the best presentations of the year.

In John’s words – “I try to convey a feeling of grace and elegance with my work. I love the richness [...]

Segmented Turners November Summary

The Segmented Woodturners virtual chapter of the AAW has released the November Club Summary. Here are some of the goings on:

The first chapter challenge has ended. There were twenty-eight entries for this challenge which required that the vessel be constructed out of a single type of wood. There were many creative submissions. And the [...]

Northwest Wood Carvers Show

SPSW members, have you been looking for an opportunity to display your work in a juried show?

The Northwest Wood Carvers are holding their 31st Annual Show and Sale this weekend at the Western Washington Fairgrounds in Puyallup, Washington. Carvers compete at six skill levels for ribbon and cash awards. Carving experts will be [...]

Disaster Unemployment Assistance: Help for Self Employed Artists

Did you know that you might qualify for Disaster Unemployment Assistance if you are an independent artist or other self-employed individual who has lost income due to interruptions from a major disaster?

If there has been a Presidential declaration for a major disaster in your county, and your state has requested Disaster Unemployment Assistance [...]