American Association of Woodturners (AAW) 33^rd Annual International Woodturning Symposium will take place in Raleigh, July 11-14, 2019, with more than 1,300 makers from around the globe gathering to learn, share, and celebrate the timeless art and craft. This year’s record-breaking attendance is a milestone will make the affair the largest woodturning event in the world!

Woodturning is a fascinating creative pursuit that engages individuals from age 8 to 108. In addition to educational sessions and demonstrations for registered symposium attendees, the conference offers events that are free and open to the public including woodturning exhibitions, galleries, benefit auctions, charitable projects, and a trade show AAW welcomes the public, all ages, to visit, explore, and absorb the woodturning experience.

Who: American Association of Woodturners (AAW)

What: AAW’s 33^rd Annual International Woodturning Symposium

Where: Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27601

When: July 11-14, 2019

• Exhibitions of Lathe-Turned Works: Thursday 5:00 p.m.- 6:10 p.m.(Opening Reception), Friday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

• Auctions, Live & Online: Friday 7:00 p.m., Saturday 1:30 p.m. http://www.auction2019.woodturner.org/auctionlist.aspx 

• Trade Show & More: Friday 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.