Schedule

Whether you want to start turning for the first time, learn complicated techniques, turn your hobby into a profession, learn how to grow your local woodturning club (chapter) or just get inspired, the AAW Woodturning Symposium has something for everyone.

Join us June 4-7, 2026

Thursday, June 4 - Summarized Schedule

Registration Open & Instant Gallery Check-In

Evening Kick-Off Events:

First-Time Attendee Orientation
Welcome Remarks
Exhibitions Opening Reception & Tradeshow Preview
Instant Gallery and Exhibitions
Special Interest Sessions

Friday, June 5 - Summarized Schedule

Tradeshow (including Learn To Turn & Pen Making sessions)

Instant Gallery and Exhibitions

Chapter Leaders Meeting

Demonstrations:

Rotation 1 | 8:00 - 9:30am
Rotation 2 | 10:30am - 12:00pm
Rotation 3 | 1:30 - 3:00pm
Rotation 4 | 3:30 - 5:00pm

Social Reception

AAW Benefit Live Auction

Saturday, June 6 - Summarized Schedule

Tradeshow (including Learn to Turn & Pen Making sessions)

Instant Gallery & Exhibitions

Demonstrations:

Rotation 5 | 8:00 - 9:30am
Rotation 6 | 10:30am - 12:00pm
Rotation 7 | 1:30 - 3:00pm
Rotation 8 | 3:30 - 5:00pm

Youth Lathe Drawing

World of Woodturners (WoW) Exchange

Turners Without Borders

POP Exhibition Auction (In-person + Online)

Social Hour

Evening Banquet (paid ticket required)

Awards Ceremony, Silent Auction & Lathe Raffle

Sunday, June 7 - Summarized Schedule

Tradeshow (including Learn to Turn & Pen Making sessions)

Instant Gallery & Exhibitions

Demonstrations:

Rotation 9 | 8:00 - 9:30am
Rotation 10 | 10:30am - 12:00pm