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​​We’re giving the AAW Symposium Registration page a fresh turn!
Stay tuned as we sand, polish, and fine-tune some technical upgrades to make registering for our 40th Anniversary Symposium smoother than a freshly finished bowl.

Symposium Registration

FREE General Admission:

Tradeshow & Gallery Only

Experience the excitement of the world’s largest woodturning trade show and gallery! General admission passes are available for those who wish to explore without attending demonstrations—purchase in advance or at the registration desk.

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Chapter Group Discount

Gather a group of five or more from your local chapter to get a special discount. Each person will get $40 off a full registration.

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Only applies to the member or non-member full registration.

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Request discount by May 1, 2026​​​​

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Student Over 18 Registration

​Includes:

  • 3 Days with 80 Demonstrations and Panel Discussions

  • Online access to select recorded demonstrations

  • The Largest Woodturning Trade Show

  • Networking & Social Events

  • Galleries, Exhibitions & Auctions

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Educator Registration

For current AAW Educator Members. 

Contact AAW office to register:

651-484-9094 or memberservices@woodturner.org

Free Admission

AAW Member Registration

​Includes:

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​3 Days • 80+ Demos & Panels • Recorded Sessions • Largest Woodturning Trade Show • Networking Events • Galleries • Exhibitions • Auctions •
AAW Member Benefits

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Spouse/Partner Registration

Can only be purchased as an addition to a Member or General registration.

Includes:

  • 3 Days with 80 Demonstrations and Panel Discussions

  • Online access to select recorded demonstrations

  • The Largest Woodturning Trade Show

  • Networking & Social Events

  • Galleries, Exhibitions & Auctions

Coming Soon

AAW Banquet, Keynote Presentation & Awards Ceremony

Join your peers in the ballroom for a seated dinner to celebrate the woodturning community, experience a unique keynote presentation and bid on the Silent Auction items.

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Non-Member Registration

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1-year AAW Membership* • ​3 Days • 80+ Demos & Panels • Recorded Sessions • Largest Woodturning Trade Show • Networking Events • Galleries • Exhibitions • Auctions •
AAW Member Benefits

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Single Day Registration

​Includes:

  • 1 Day of 40 Demonstrations and Panel Discussions

  • The Largest Woodturning Trade Show

  • Networking & Social Events

  • Galleries, Exhibitions & Auctions

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Available Friday & Saturday only

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Youth Program

Youth ages 10-18 are encouraged to enroll in the symposium youth program to particpate in hands-on turning classes, display their work in the gallery and attend the woodturning demonstrations.

Free Admission​

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*AAW membership includes subscriptions to the American Woodturner journal and Woodturning FUNdamentals, access to 3,000+ articles, videos, and projects, discounts on events, access to the member forum and much more. Click to learn more.

Cancellation Fee: $75 until May 31, 2026.
All registrations are nonrefundable after May 15, 2026. We understand that unexpected circumstances can arise; however, due to contractual commitments, we’re unable to issue refunds after this date. In rare, extenuating situations, AAW reserves the right to consider exceptions on a case-by-case basis.

Questions?

If you have questions, concerns, or need assistance, please contact us at (651) 484-9094 or via email at memberservices@woodturner.org.

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