Membership Information

Our meeting usually include a demonstration of some kind from one of our members, from a regional turner, or are part of an all-day professional demonstration.  We usually also have a show-n-tell, news updates, tips from other turners, and coffee/snacks.

Our club uses a quality audio/video system for improved appreciation of the demos.  This is composed of a projector system, a microphone that works well behind face shields, small cameras, and an overhead rig to hang them on.

A couple times a year we bring in professional woodturners as demonstrators. Past demonstrators have included Al Stirt, Matthew Hill, Lyle Jamieson, and Chris Ramsey. The demos are usually one or two day, all-day events, with a pitch-in lunch.

We have a nice library, with a large collection of books and DVDs for the benefit of our members.  You can see our collection on the website, to browse for which titles you'd like to check out at the next meeting.  We're picking up new DVDs for the library all the time, so be sure to put in requests for new titles you're interested in.  Visit the online library.

We have an annual picnic in the summer, usually with open lathe time, a demonstration of some kind, wood auction, pitch-in lunch, etc.  Past demonstrations have included a portable saw mill and a professional lumber jack.

Local CICAAW dues are $25 for the year.  These help offset facility costs, part of the pitch-in costs, contribute toward club woodturning or media equipment, buy assundries like the nametags, etc.

We recommend (but do not require) membership in the American Association of Woodturners (AAW). The journal (magazine) alone is worth the cost of membership. The national AAW has a very nice webpage about what comes with membership.

We welcome all visitors and guests to our meetings and events.  Please join us if you're in the area.  Learn more about turning, exchange your ideas/experiences, and make some friends along the way.  See you there!