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The American Association of Woodturners
 

AAW Membership


The AAW is an international, nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of woodturning. Our mission is to provide education, information, and organization to those interested in turning wood.

Join more than 13,096 woodturning enthusiasts around the world! Click here if you have never been a member of the AAW and would like to join through the online registration process. If you are a current or past AAW member (even if your membership has expired!), then click here to access our Members Only area. And, you always have the option to become a member or renew your membership through the mail by clicking here for access to a paper copy of the new and renewing membership application.

Membership related Frequently Asked Questions are answered here

Benefits of Membership

  • American Woodturner -- The most informative, and widely read woodturning publication in the world. Every issue (up to 60 pages) is packed with a wide array of articles focusing on everything from basic woodturning techniques and special projects, to innovative design ideas.
  • The Annual AAW Resource Directory -- A great resource for anyone interested in woodturning.
  • Local AAW Chapters -- An extensive network of hundreds of local chapters across North America, Asia and Europe offer monthly meetings, woodturning demonstrations, and a community of woodturning friends with lots of experience and free advice.
  • AAW National Symposium - The premiere woodturning event worldwide. Held in a different region of the country each year, the symposium features dozens of renowned demonstrators who share their skills and insights. Other highlights include a trade show of machinery, tools, supplies and turning stock, and a major exhibition of world-class turned art. In addition, regional symposia and chapter-sponsored workshops are held throughout the United States.
  • Educational Opportunity Grants - As an AAW member, you are eligible for grants of up to $1,000 to expand your woodturning knowledge and improve your skills. Dozens of grants have been awarded for special courses with professional woodturning instructors and established craft schools.
  • Liability Insurance - All AAW members and local chapters are covered. Click here to view a detailed pdf file on the subject.
  • Insurance for Personal Business - Opportunity to purchase additional business oriented insurance. Click here for more information
  • Online Members Only Area access, where you can renew your membership online, search for other member's contact info online, update your personal information and vote for AAW Board members.

For More Information

Click here to view the new member online application form, including membership options and cost.

To renew your membership, even if your membership has expired, click here.

For more info, please contact the AAW office by clicking here: AAW Contact Information