Chicago Woodturners

Chicago-area woodturning club for meetings, learning, and member work.

Find the next meeting, learn what to expect as a visitor, and jump to membership details, learning resources, and the member gallery.

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  • Visitors welcome Attend a meeting before joining and get a feel for the group in person.
  • Monthly meetings Demonstrations, instant gallery, announcements, and shop talk.
  • Mentors and classes Learning support for beginners and experienced turners.

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About What the club does and how to visit

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 Events Meeting dates, locations, and class times

See monthly meetings, classes, open shop, and symposium dates in one place.

 Learn Mentors, safety notes, and beginner help

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Woodturned teapot displayed with other turned pieces Member gallery See the work members are making

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Start here if you're new to the club

Check the next CWT meeting, see what usually happens at a meeting, and use About, Contact, and Membership for the basics.

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What to expect at a meeting

  • Visitors can attend before joining.
  • Meetings usually include a demonstration, announcements, and an instant gallery.
  • Contact the club if you want help before your first visit.
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About Club overview, leadership, and contact details

Read the club overview, see who leads it, and find the main contact points.

 Events Meetings, classes, open shop, and special events

See dates, locations, meeting logistics, and Turn On! Chicago planning.

 Membership Dues, form, and membership details

Get the form, payment instructions, FAQs, and membership contacts in one flow.

 Learn Mentors, safety, handouts, and class references

Find mentors, safety references, and practical class support material.

What the club offers

Demonstrations, hands-on learning, and shared critique

Monthly demonstrations and instant gallery

Meetings bring members and visitors together for demonstrations, announcements, instant gallery, and practical discussion.

Classes, mentors, and safety support

CWT supports classes, mentor connections, safety guidance, visiting artists, and other learning opportunities throughout the year.

Gallery, newsletters, and archives

The site also keeps member gallery work, newsletter archives, and club records available in one place.

Newsletters

Newsletter archive and longer club records

Turn On! Chicago

Annual symposium with demonstrations, vendors, and classes

Turn On! Chicago 2026

July 30-August 2, 2026 at the Hilton Chicago-Northbrook

Find registration, hotel, demonstrator, and planning details on the Turn On! page, then use Events for the rest of the club calendar.

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Demonstrators and vendors

Turn On! brings regional and national demonstrators, vendors, and member volunteers together for one weekend.

Classes and education

The symposium extends the club’s regular programming with additional demonstrations and learning sessions.

Weekend planning

Use the secondary symposium page for venue, travel, and official registration links.

Separate from monthly meetings

It is a larger annual event, not the same as the club’s regular monthly meeting schedule.