Download the 2012 Symposium Planning Guide New this year, use your “smart device” to scan the QR code on the front cover for schedule changes and announcements. |
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| May 20 - The grid has been corrected re the time of the Intimate Critique on Friday. | |
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The AAW has a long history of highly-acclaimed symposiums - dating back to 1987 - featuring turners and collectors from around the world, all gathering for 3 days of demonstrations and exhibits showcasing the art and craft of woodturning. Join us for the 26th international symposium, to be held in San José CA, June 8-10, 2012, at the San José Convention & Cultural Facilities ... McEnery Convention Center, part of San José One Connection. |
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The symposium is open to anyone with an interest in woodturning. Full registration fee includes demonstrations, panel discussions, the Instant Gallery, tradeshow, special exhibitions, auctions, and membership for non-members. Want to learn more? Here's a great video that explains it all ... |
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The 2012 Award Winners have been announced for the Chapter Best Newsletters and Best Websites. These chapters will be recognized at the Saturday banquet.
| 2012 Best Newsletters 1. Finger Lakes Woodturners 2. San Diego Woodturners 3. Woodturners Guild of Ontario |
2012 Best Websites 1. South Puget Sound Woodturners 2. Great Plains Woodturners of Lincoln Nebraska 3. Fraser Valley Woodturners Guild |
On the schedule for the 26th International Symposium ...
The Faculty
Rotations
Exhibits & Galleries
Emerging Artists
Trade Show
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Panel Discussions
Craft Room
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Special Interest Night
Special Features
Youth Program
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Demonstrations & Schedules
Exhibits & Galleries
Youth Program
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Members |
Non-members* |
Spouses | Banquet | Cancellation Fees | Youths** | |
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| After May 15, 2012 | $300 |
$360 |
$150 |
$65 |
no refund |
n/c |
| After May 28, 2012 & on-site | $350 |
$410 |
$150 |
$75 |
n/c |
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| *Includes a 1-year membership. | ||||||
| **Must be accompanied by a registered adult. Includes a 1-year online membership. Registration form. Parental Waiver. | ||||||
Accommodations and Lodging
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San José Marriott, 301 South Market Street, San José, 408.280.1300. Rooms are available June 4-12 at the special $129 room rate. This rate is offered until May 16 or until the block is sold out. Make your reservation at the San José Marriott. |
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Hilton San José, 300 Almaden Boulevard, San José, 408.287.2100. Room rate is $129 if reserved between June 4-12. This rate is offered until May 16 or until the block is sold out. Make your reservation at the Hilton San José. |
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Conference Center Hotel Hyatt, 282 Almaden Boulevard, San José, 408.998.0400. The rate is $125 for a room between June 4-12. This rate is offered until May 16 or until the block is sold out. |
| TrailerTel RV Park 1212 Oakland Rd San José, CA 95112 408-453-3535 http://www.trailertel.net/ About 6 miles north |
Coyote Valley RV Resort 9750 Monterey Rd San José, CA 95037 408-463-8400 http://www.coyotevalleyresort.com/home.html About 17 miles south |
Download the current vendor list.
If you have any questions about the tradeshow, please contact the conference coordinator:
AAW Tradeshow Management
c/o Complete Conference Coordinators
630-637-8100
info@cccmeetings.com
Again this year, UPS will be available to handle any boxes you want to send to it for the symposium. Deliveries will be accepted after June 1.
Before you ship - Contact Manjula Kanukuntla for additional instructions.
The UPS Store #5199
88 S. 3rd Street
San Jose, CA 95121
408-293-9803 phone
408-293-9805 fax
theupsstorelocal.com/5199
The fee for accepting and storing your packages will be $5 per package per day. Then the packages will be available for pick-up in the Tradeshow area after 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 7. Identification will be required to pick up your package. Also, a $10 per customer fee will be charged for transport to the Convention Center.
To ship boxes home - UPS will have a kiosk in the Tradeshow during the symposium and at the auction Saturday night for your convenience.
If you are registered for the Symposium, you are encouraged to bring up to 3 of your best pieces to add to the excitement (demonstrators may submit 6 pieces). You have the option to sell your work while it is on display. While at the Instant Gallery, vote for your favorite chapter collaborative challenge project.
Reduce your waiting time when submitting pieces to the Instant Gallery ... fill out the appropriate form in advance and bring it with you:
- AAW Members Instant Gallery form.
- Demonstrators Instant Gallery form.
- Collectors of Wood Art Instant Gallery form.
- Rules for the 2012 Chapter Collaborative Challenge are featured in the October 2011 issue of American Woodturner, page 13.
- Learn how to organize a successful chapter collaborative project (American Woodturner, October 2010, pages 10-13).
- AAW's ReTurn to the Community exhibition is "Empty Bowls: A Grassroots Movement to Help End Hunger." The goal of Empty Bowls is to raise money to help fight hunger and raise awareness about the issue of hunger and food security. This year's effort will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.
- Members, to purchase tickets for Empty Bowls, login to the members' area and click on "Symposium Registration."
- If you are unable to bring your dontations of Empty Bowls with you to the symposium, you may ship them in advance (to arrive by June 7) to David Vannier, 14776 Via de Marcos, Saratoga CA 95070 (408-741-8365). Please contact him with an idea of what to expect, when, so he's watching for your package(s).























