Training
The AWA offers classes free to members, usually on the afternoon following each Saturday morning meeting. We also offer classes open to the public for a fee. These are offerred in partnership with the Red Mountain Makers (RMM). Upcoming classes are listed in the Woodturning section of the RMM website. See https://redmountainmakers.wildapricot.org/wood-turning
For more information about upcoming classes or to request topics, send an email to the club address alawoodturners@gmail.com
The AWA has a library of books, magazines, and DVDs available to members.
See the list of items here:
Library Listing
To check out an item send an email to the club address, and it will be forwarded to the librarian.
Schools in the Southeast
Black Warrior Wood Turning School
4509 Woodland Hills Dr Tuscaloosa, AL
The only wood turning school in the southeast which offers one-day classes on full sized lathes. All skill levels for bowls and spindle work taught. Classes (4 hours each) are restricted to two students.
For more information and class schedule call Maurice at 205-553-6977 or e-mail maurice@clabaugh.org
John C. Campbell Folk School
Brasstown, NC
The JCC provides experiences in non-competitive learning and community life that are joyful and enlivening. Located in scenic Brasstown, North Carolina, the Folk School offers year-round weeklong and weekend classes for adults in craft, art, music, dance, cooking, gardening, nature studies, photography and writing.
To find out more information visit their website at: www.folkschool.org
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
Gatlinburg, TN
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts is a nationally renowned center of contemporary arts and crafts education. Workshops are offered for one and two weeks in the spring and summer, and one-week and weekends in the fall. Areas of study include: ceramics, fibers, metals/jewelry, painting, drawing, photography, warm glass, woodturning, woodworking, sculpture, and book and paper arts. The public is welcome year-round to visit the school’s five galleries, resource center, and book and supply store. Artist residencies, assistantships, work-study, scholarships, community outreach, conferences, and music programs contribute to Arrowmont’s mission of “enriching lives through art.”
To find more information visit their website at: www.arrowmont.org
David Ellsworth Wood Turning School
Weaverville, NC