American Association of Woodturners

American Association of Woodturners
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The American Association of Woodturners (AAW) is the principal organization in the United States supporting the art and craft of woodturning. It is sometimes stylized as American Association of Wood Turners (AAW).[1] Established in 1986[2] and headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the organization encompasses more than 15,000 members in the United States and many foreign nations. As of 2013, the AAW was affiliated with nearly 350 local chapters worldwide.[3] In addition to sponsoring an annual national symposium, the AAW provides support to local clubs for outreach and education. The 25th anniversary of the AAW was celebrated in 2011 at the annual symposium held in Saint Paul. Phil McDonald is executive director of the organization.

  1. ^ "South Central Pennsylvania Wood Turners". Established in 1993 by Valen Frye and Dick Diehl, the South Central Pennsylvania Wood Turners is a charter member of the American Association of Wood Turners. American Association of Wood Turners membership is not required but it is recommended.
  2. ^ Susan Joy Sager (August 1, 2004). Creative Careers in Crafts. Allworth Communications, Inc. pp. 206–. ISBN 978-1-58115-362-0. Retrieved April 15, 2010.
  3. ^ "AAW History of the American Association of Woodturners". Archived from the original on December 25, 2008. Retrieved December 20, 2008. History