The Acadiana Woodturners Club
A chapter of the American Association of Woodturners
​​​​​Welcome to The Acadiana Woodturners Club website!
Our members look forward to sharing their woodturning skills and knowledge. Whether you are a novice, craftsman or artist - come join us!
Mission:
To provide education and information to those who are interested in woodturning either as a profession or a vocation. Woodturning is defined as the shaping of wood using a lathe to produce objects that include but are not limited to decorative and/or functional bowls, boxes, vessels, sculptural items, furniture and architectural components, toys, tools, pens or pencils, game calls and musical instruments.
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Purpose: ​
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To provide general support of the functions and purposes of the American Association of Woodturners, and the promotion of woodturning as a viable art and craft.
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To provide a local organization and meeting place for local woodturners to expand their knowledge and skills.
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To promote the sharing of ideas and techniques regarding this craft and art form and the tools and equipment used.
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To be a local source of information regarding the rewards of woodturning as a hobby or profession, and the promotion thereof.
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Monthly Meetings:
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First Saturday of each month
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Monthly Meeting Place:
Lewis Services
510 W Saul Drive
Scott, LA 70583
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Guest are always welcome!
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Meeting Dates/Hours:
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July 1, 2023 | 8:00AM - 11:00AM
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August 5, 2023 | 8:00AM - 11:00AM
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September 2023 | No Meeting
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October 7, 2023 | 9:00AM - 12:00PM
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President's Message
(June 2023)
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Monthly Meeting Place: Lewis Services, 510 W Saul Drive, Scott, LA 70583
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Garland J. Barras
President
Acadiana Woodturners Club
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Guest Demonstrator - Phil Rose
(During Chapter Meeting | June 6, 2020)​
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Phil Rose from Dragon's Rose Studio was our chapter's recent guest demonstrator. Below is a preview video and a sample of his demonstration.
Photos from a Saturday Workshop
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Workshop hosted by member, Steve Nix, introduced woodturning techniques to new and existing members.





