AAW Virtual Symposium
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Stream. Learn. Turn. Watch 20 celebrated woodturners bring their craft to life—right from your home...or workshop.

Can’t make it to Raleigh? No problem!
Join the AAW International Woodturning Symposium virtually and enjoy live-streaming access to 20 inspiring demonstrations — or watch the high-definition recordings anytime, anywhere. It’s the perfect way for woodturners of all skill levels to learn from world-renowned turners without ever leaving your own shop.

 

Livestreaming June 4-7, 2026

Recordings available to watch until September 24, 2026​

VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM CHAPTER DISCOUNT REQUESTS:  
A chapter officer or leader may email memberservices@woodturner.org to request a Chapter Discount code NO LATER THAN APRIL 30; please include your first name, last name and leadership position.
We will respond with a unique chapter discount good for $20 off each registration. 

Virtual Woodturning Symposium

AAW Virtual Symposium Registration:
  • $150 through April 30, 2026
  • $175 starting May 1, 2026
  • Registration closes June 3, 2026
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Your virtual registration includes access to the livestreaming demonstrations and the recordings for 90 days after the event.

Examples of past virtual demos offered....

Unplugged - Surface Embellishment

Jim Sannerud, Minnesota

8:00 - 9:30am CDT

Live Demo Room 1

Improvisation on a Root Burl

Alain Mailland, France

10:30am - 12:00pm CDT

Live Demo Room 2

Hand Cut Barley Twist Spindle

Richard Findley, England

3:30 - 5:00pm CDT

Live Demo Room 1

Turned & Carved Cupcake Box

Emma Cook, England

8:00 - 9:30am CDT

Live Demo Room 2

Thread Chasing

Jeff Hornung, Missouri

1:30 - 3:00pm CDT

Live Demo Room 1

 Volcano Bowls

Stuart Batty, Colorado

3:30 - 5:00pm CDT

Live Demo Room 2

Walking Teapot

Rebecca DeGroot, Texas

10:30am - 12:00pm CDT

Live Demo Room 1

 Creative Use of Copper

Michael Kehs, Pennsylvania

1:30 - 3:00pm CDT

Live Demo Room 2

Saturday, June 14, 2025

 Mini Stool

Mark Sfirri, Pennsylvania

8:00 - 9:30am CDT
Live Demo Room 1

Copper Lidded Box

Michael Blankenship, Illinois

10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Live Demo Room 2

Sculpturally Joining Turned Vessels

Rex Kalehoff, Luxembourg

3:30 - 5:00pm CDT
Live Demo Room 1

Reinterpretation of the Canton Ball

Lorin Bruckin, France

8:00 - 9:30am CDT
Live Demo Room 2

 Textured & Colored Platter

Stewart Furini, United Kingdom

1:30 - 3:00pm CDT
Live Demo Room 1

 Resin Casting for Woodturners

John Underhill, Illinois

3:30 - 5:00pm CDT
Live Demo Room 2

Deep Hollow Vessels from Bottom​

Dennis Fuge, Pennsylvania

10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Live Demo Room 1

German Ring Turning

Simon Begg, Australia

1:30 - 3:00pm CDT
Live Demo Room 2

Sunday, June 15, 2025

 Spindling to Better Bowls

Jim Echter, New York

8:00 - 9:30am CDT
Live Demo Room 1

 Rings upon Rings Kransekake

Phil Holtan, Minnesota

10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Live Demo Room 2

 Great Gifts for All Occasions

 Nick Cook, Georgia

8:00 - 9:30am CDT
Live Demo Room 2

Turning Green to Finished

Phill Sikes, Kansas

10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Live Demo Room 1

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