The 2004 Symposium of the AAW

Followup message from the AAW Board of Directors - September 9, 2004

Photos from 2004 Instant Gallery are here

2004 Exhibition pictures from "From Sea to Odyssey"

Thanks to all the 2004 Symposium Volunteers

• Three days of terrific demonstrations by international, national and regional turners recognized in the field
• Panel discussions
• An Instant Gallery of those attending and Chapter Collaborative Projects
• The annual AAW banquet and auction for the educational fund.
• The complete woodturner's trade show.
• A Gallery Exhibit titled - "From Sea to Odyssey" - the exhibit will be in the Caribe Royale Convention Center's Boca Rooms Special Exhibition page
• Note: The Gallery Exhibit, Trade Show, Instant Gallery and the Chapter Collaborative Projects are open to the public.

The 2004 Eighteenth Annual AAW National Symposium is open to anyone with an interest in woodturning.

Donations of small bowls for a charity auction will be accepted @ the instant gallery registration desk. Please consider donating one or more bowls.

Friday morning will start with opening remarks at 7:45 a.m., followed by demonstrations given on a rotational basis for three days by international, national, regional, and local talent. Demonstrations end at 3:15 p.m. Sunday.

• Demonstrator List
• Demonstrations Rotation Grid

Special presentations at the symposium will include:

• Saturday 10:45: Mark Sfirri and Jacques Vesery - Special session on "Collaborations"

A special local exhibition of Florida Woodturners work will be held at the Orlando Museum of Art during the entire month of July. There will be signs at the museum telling the public about the AAW national symposium, and invite the public to come out to the AAW trade show and the AAW turning gallery. There are 18 Florida turning chapters, and each will be allowed to exhibit one piece of art for every 15 members in the chapter, thus keeping it fair for the smaller chapters. Each chapter will vote for the best turnings from their chapter.

Leading manufacturers and suppliers will display tools, equipment, and supplies of particular interest to woodturners. The Trade Show is open to the public at no charge. The Trade Show will not be open on Thursday.

Photos from 2004 Instant Gallery are here

2004 Exhibition pictures from "From Sea to Odyssey"

This wonderful tradition of past symposiums is open to all attendees. Please bring up to three of your own turned creations to share with others. The gallery will be open to the public and the community, as well as to the symposium participants displaying more than 900 pieces. New this year: Penturner's Instant Gallery

A bulletin board is available for people to post messages. Also a photo wall-anyone is welcome to bring pictures of interesting or humorous lathes, jigs, tips, or turnings. Also, bring copies of your chapter newsletter to share.

• Annual Banquet and Auction - Raised over $32,000 for the educational fund last year.
• Chapter Collaborative Challenge
• "From Sea to Odyssey" Juried Exhibition - the exhibit will be in the Caribe Royale Convention Center's Boca Rooms. Entry deadline was 3/1/04. There will be an opening reception at the Caribe Royale Boca Rooms on Thursday July 22nd from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Spouse Attendance: Special spouse rate of $125 allows spouses to attend the conference at a reduced rate. NOTE: Spouse registration is required only if your spouse wishes to attend the demonstrations.

Spouse/Family Activities: Several daily chartered tours have been scheduled for "non-turners":

A detailed registration form for the chartered tours is mailed with the symposium registration.

• Thursday, July 22, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. - Registration/Check in at the Caribe Royale Resort Convention Center. (Registration also on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, beginning at 7:45 am)
• Saturday, July 24, 5:30 pm to 6:30 PM - Social Hour, followed by the Banquet/Auction at 7:00 PM at the Caribe Royale Ballroom.
• Friday-Sunday: Rotational Demonstrations, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday until 3:15 p.m.

Air Travel: Discounted airfares are available through the following airlines. Please contact your favorite travel agent for information and ticket purchases if you plan to fly to Orlando. Be sure to mention the airline ID numbers so AAW will be properly credited. Reservations may also be made through Verene Travel, the official travel agent for AAW, at 651-481-4970

DELTA AIRLINES code 202717A

UNITED AIRLINES code 523AE

Ground Transportation: Avis Rent A Car Systems has again extended a discounted rate for those who want to utilize a rental car. Call 800-331-1600 and use Avis Worldwide Discount number J867085 to receive the discount.

Mears Transportation is available to shuttle you from the Orlando International Airport to the Caribe Royale Resort. You may make online reservations at www.mearstransportation.com . There are also numerous taxi and limousine companies at your disposal at the airport.

Amtrak: Train service is available to Orlando Florida. For details call 800-872-7245

Hotels: Ask for the American Association of Woodturners to receive our special rates. Be sure to reserve your room early. All rooms are blocked until June 19.

Caribe Royale Resort (host hotel)
http://www.cariberoyale.com
8101 World Center Drive
Orlando FL, 32821
Reservations: 407-238-8444
Queen/double, $119; standard king, $129;
deluxe king, $139; 2-bedroom villa, $244.

Campgrounds:
Sherwood Forest & RV Resort
Kissimmee, FL
http://www.mhcrv.com
ph: 800-548-9981

Meals: The Caribe has two restaurants and a fast pick-up deli sandwich area for your convenience. There will be several concession kiosks open daily for your convenience in the Convention Center.

• Soren Berger, New Zealand, Thread Chasing in Soft Wood, Pushing Ladles a Little Farther, Teaching the Basics.
• Trent Bosch, CO, Finding Your Own Voice, Vessels of Illusion, Sculpting Wood Beyond the Lathe, Decorative Utility Bowls.
• John Brown, PA, Christmas Ornaments, Lidded Boxes with Inlays.
• John Calver, Canada, Decorating Platters, Perfume Vial Box Patterns, Spindle Turning.
• Marilyn Campbell, Canada, Growth of the Turner, Decorative Uses for Epoxy, Sculptural Objects from Epoxy.
• Myron Curtis, VA, Accurate Turning of Spheres, Shopmade Turning Tools.
• Donald Derry, WA, Reverse Hollow Turning, Understanding Shape & Form, Production Christmas Ornaments .
• Jamie Donaldson, KY, Bowl Turning 102, Turn Long Bowls From Logs, Digital & Film Photos.
• Cindy Drozda, CO, Finial Box, Banksia Pod Space Station, Banksia Pod Inspiration.
• Irene Gafert, Denmark, Color on Wood, Metal Mediums as Decoration.
• Stephen Gleasner, ME, Tall Plywood Vessels, Plywood Bracelet.
• Anthony Harris, KS, Hand-Chased Threaded Box, Chess Pawn in the Stanton Style, Spherical Hand-Chased Threaded Box.
• Larry Hasiak, FL, Hollowing the Low-Tech Way, Vessel to Ornament, Incorporating Solid Surface Materials Into Your Turnings.
• George Hatfield, Australia, 24” Colonial Stool, Table Lamp, 12” Detail Picture Frame.
• Bud Latven, NM, Segmentation Fundamentals I and II, Marketing Strategies.
• Alan Leland, NC, Ornament with Hollow Globe and Icicle, Windsor-Style Stool.
• John Lucas, TN, Inside-Out Turning, Hand Mirrors, How to Photograph Your Turnings.
• Guilio Marcolongo, Australia, Scallop Foot Box, 4-Leaf Clover Box, Bowl Turning Session.
• Emory McLaughlin, FL, Making a $100 Pen, Turning an Aluminum Pen, Pen and Gift Box.
• Michael Mocho, NM, On-Lathe Textural Techniques, Component Boxes, Sculptural Techniques for Small Turnings.
• Philip Moulthrop, GA, Green Wood Faceplate Turning, Faceplate Turning of Plates and Dish Shapes, Faceplate Turning of Bowls.
• Rusty Myers, TX, Demonstrating wine stoppers and plates woodturning and design.
• David Nittmann, CO, Turning Large Platters, Basket Illusion, Inspiration Sources.
• Binh Pho, IL, Piercing Technique, Airbrush Technique, From Inspiration to Your Work.
• Mark Sfirri, PA, The Work of Mark Sfirri (slideshow), Multi-Axis Candlestick, Multi-Axis Spindle Turning.
• Avelino Samuel, Virgin Islands, How to Layout and Carve Hollow Vessels.
• Neil Scobie, Australia, Carved Rim Bowl, Carved Rim Bowl with Legs, Offset 3-Sided Form with Legs.
• Malcolm Tibbetts, CA, Basics of Segmented Turning, Beyond Basics of Segmented Turning.
• Keith Tompkins, NY, Segmented Woodturning, Suspended Vessels.
• Jacques Vesery, ME, Creating a Canvas in Turning, Concepts of Design, Designing Surfaces & Enhancing with Color.

Demonstrations Rotation Grid (July 4, 2004 version) ( 64K) Adobe Acrobat PDF

• Friday: Tiffany Glass Museum & Winter Park Boat Tour $46.00
• Saturday: Kennedy Space Center $72.95
• Sunday: River ship Luncheon Cruise $61.00

You will receive a physical packet in the mail after you register and detailed info is on the "Fun Family Tours Inc." tours page that is included in that packet. You can register for any of the tours in 3 ways: