Choose the membership that fits how you turn.
Every membership gives you instruction vetted by experts, a view of the whole craft, and access to a community of turners who want to see you keep progressing. Join woodturners in 37 countries and more than 360 local chapters.
Membership Options
All paid memberships include the full online membership. What changes is price, the printed journal, and who it covers.
Individual
$74 / year
About $6.17 per month. Full online membership, plus six printed issues of American Woodturner delivered to your door each year.
For turners who like the journal in their hands.
Join as an individual Digital
$60 / year
$5 per month. Full online membership, with American Woodturner on any screen.
Everything online, for $14 less.
Choose digital Student
$37 / year
About $3.08 per month. Full digital membership for students ages 10 through 25.
Half the price, while you're still building your skills.
Join as a student Best value for households
Family
$74 / year
Plus $5 for each additional person in your household. One membership for every turner under your roof.
Two household members cost $79 total—$39.50 per person.
Choose family Business Premium
For professionals$100 per year
Everything in individual, for two employees, plus an enhanced profile and promotion for your business.
For businesses, professional makers, and demonstrators who want to be seen.
- Business profile with logo, products, and website link
- 5% print-publication advertising discount
- Eligibility to advertise on the AAW website
- Six printed journal issues
- Access to Symposium member pricing
- Full current and archived online content
Have you previously been an AAW member in the last two years?
Please sign in and select Renew Now or Join Now to reactivate your existing membership. Do not create a new account, because that may create a duplicate membership record.
Not ready yet? Explore AAW free for one month
Get one month of access to the AAW's complete collection of online resources, free, anywhere in the world. Then choose the membership that fits.
Included benefits
What paid AAW memberships include
Individual, Digital, Student, and Family memberships share the same core online benefits. Print delivery varies by plan, and Business Premium adds professional and advertising benefits.
American Woodturner
Read six new digital issues each year and explore more than 175 archived issues.
Woodturning Fundamentals
Access practical projects, techniques, tips, videos, and more than 40 archived issues.
Projects and instruction
Explore more than 3,000 woodturning projects, articles, videos, and tips.
Learning portals
Build skills through online learning resources designed for new, improving, and experienced turners.
AAW Online Forum
Ask questions, get advice, share your work, and connect with other woodturners in the member moderated forum.
Member discounts
Receive member pricing on education, events, merchandise, and the AAW International Woodturning Symposium.
AAW newsletters
Receive curated articles, news, resources, opportunities, and national and local event information.
Public profiles
Create a public profile as a maker or demonstrator.
Chapters and community
Connect with woodturners through more than 360 chapters and a worldwide member community.
Events and demonstrations
Discover online demonstrations, regional events, education, and the annual International Woodturning Symposium.
Teaching and development
Explore resources for teaching, demonstrations, professional development, grants, and exhibitions.
Voting privileges
Participate in AAW elections and help shape the future of the organization.
Quick comparison
See the differences at a glance
These are the differences that matter most when selecting a paid membership.
| Plan detail | Individual | Digital | Student | Family | Business |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual price | $74 | $60 | $37 | $74 + $5 each | $100 |
| Printed journal | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Online content | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Eligibility | Anyone | Anyone | Students | Same household | Business or professional use |
| Professional profile features | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Enhanced |
| Business promotion | No | No | No | No | Included |
| Best for | Print readers | Digital readers | Students | Households | Professional visibility |
Help me choose
Which plan is right for me?
Start with the statement that most closely matches what you need.
I want the printed journal delivered to me.
IndividualI prefer digital reading and do not need the printed journal.
DigitalI am a student between ages 10 and 25.
StudentTwo or more people in my household want to join.
FamilyI represent a business or want professional promotion.
Business PremiumI would like to explore AAW online before purchasing.
Free TrialFrequently asked questions
Questions about joining
Do the standard paid plans include the same online resources?
Individual, Digital, Student, and Family memberships include the same core online learning, community, publication, and member resources. The primary differences are price, print delivery, eligibility, and household coverage.
What happens after the one-month Trial membership?
The free Trial period is intended to help you explore AAW before choosing an ongoing paid membership. Continuing access beyond the introductory period requires selecting a paid plan.
Do I need to be an experienced woodturner?
No. AAW provides resources for people learning about their first lathe, improving woodturners, experienced makers, teachers, demonstrators, and professionals.
What resources does AAW offer for members with disabilities?
AAW provides a dedicated webpage with resources and guidance for woodturners with physical limitations. You can access it here.