Chicago Woodturners

Join us for the next meeting, find some help in the shop, and see what the club is all about.

Everyone is welcome at a meeting. Come by, meet the group, see a demonstration, and if you decide CWT is for you, the membership, mentor, and resource pages will help you get started.

Plan a visit Join or renew Find mentor help
  • 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.

Next monthly meeting

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Visit Find the next meeting and the details for coming by

Meeting dates, class dates, and open shop sessions are all in one place.

 Membership See dues, the form, and how membership works

Joining is straightforward, and visitors are welcome before they decide.

 Learn Mentors, safety notes, and practical turning help

If you are stuck on a tool, a technique, or a project, start here.
Woodturned teapot displayed with other turned pieces Member gallery See the work members are making

Browse featured pieces, instant gallery images, and event photos.

Start here

A few good places to start

Most people come here for one of three reasons: to find the next meeting, to join or renew, or to get help with a turning problem.

Next monthly meeting

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If you are new to the club

  • Come to a meeting first and get a feel for the group.
  • When you are ready, the membership page has the form and dues.
  • If you already have a turning question, the Learn page will point you in the right direction.
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Why the club matters

Meetings, mentors, and a room full of generous turners keep the club moving

CWT has always been at its best when members bring work, ask questions, share ideas, and help each other make the next piece a little better.

Monthly demonstrations and instant gallery

The monthly meeting is still the heart of the club: demonstrations, announcements, instant gallery critique, and plenty of shop talk before and after the program.

Mentors, classes, and practical references

Between meetings, members lean on mentors, classes, safety notes, and handouts when they want to try something new or sort out a problem at the lathe.

Member work with a real archive behind it

The gallery and newsletter archive show the range of work in the club now, along with the projects, events, and stories that have built up over the years.