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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.

Purpose:

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.
To provide a local organization and meeting place for local woodturners to expand their knowledge and skills.
To promote the sharing of ideas and techniques regarding this craft and art form and the tools and equipment used.
To be a local source of information regarding the rewards of woodturning as a hobby or profession, and the promotion thereof.