Women in Turning

12/21/2025

The 2025 AAW POP exhibition and auction is Holding Space. This small-scale exhibition call for entries invites juried and invited makers from around the world to explore what it means to create or contain space, literally or metaphorically. Entries must include turning and fit within a 6" x 6" x 6" imaginary cube. Learn more: tiny.cc/callsforentry

02/26/2024

Excited to see both AAW 2024 International Symposium demonstrator Janine Wang and AAW board member Kimberly Winkle in an exciting new show! Also 2024 POP Balance exhibition artist Aspen Golann!

Seating Assignment centers 15 female designers who are pushing the boundaries of the traditional furniture object.

02/22/2024

Learn about groundbreaking designer, furniture-maker, craftsperson and woodturner Joyce Anderson's life and career in this fascinating presentation by author, researcher, and crafts biographer Craig Edelbrock. Edelbrock gained invaluable access to the archives of Joyce and her business partner and husband, Edgar, revealing that what society assumed to be Edgar's work was in fact Joyce's.
To register: tiny.cc/WITregister

10/24/2023

Join us on Saturday, November 4th at 4PM Eastern for artist talks and a Q&A with two talented makers! Since 2020, the WIT Presents Series has featured an insider look at the inspirations and insights of prominent women woodturners. This free event is open to everyone! Pre-registration required. tiny.cc/WITregister

08/16/2023

The latest Women in Turning newsletter is out! Check out this latest issue, and all the back issues, too!

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05/06/2023

Women turners in the news!

With thanks... ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​"Congratulations to QEST Turners' Company Scholar and wood sculptor , who was presented with this year's QEST Award for Excellence earlier today. Kindly sponsored by Thomas Fattorini, the medal is awarded annually to a QEST Scholar who has made a significant contribution to their craft, and the craft sector, both through their work and teaching." -

https://www.qest.org.uk/qest-award-for-excellence-2023-presented-to-eleanor-lakelin/

Photo credit (portrait):
_______________company.of.london

05/06/2023

Congratulations, Eleanor! Eleanor Lakelin will be the featured artist for WIT Presents in January. Tune in!

With thanks... ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​"Congratulations to QEST Turners' Company Scholar and wood sculptor , who was presented with this year's QEST Award for Excellence earlier today. Kindly sponsored by Thomas Fattorini, the medal is awarded annually to a QEST Scholar who has made a significant contribution to their craft, and the craft sector, both through their work and teaching." -

https://www.qest.org.uk/qest-award-for-excellence-2023-presented-to-eleanor-lakelin/

Photo credit (portrait):
_______________company.of.london

05/06/2023

TODAY!
Please join us today to learn about the career and creativity of UK woodturner, artist, and instructor Jay Heryet. Beyond being a talented maker, Jay is the chair of the UK's Register of Professional Turners and is taking an active role in bringing up the next generation of new turners.
WIT Presents is a series of artist talks that feature women makers in the field of woodturning. Curious about the ideas and thinking behind the work you see? Please join us!

https://woodturner.org/.../WIT/WIT-Presents-Jay-Heryet.aspx

03/09/2023

Happy International Women's Day! AAW salutes the many talented women woodturners who have been part of our organization from our beginnings in 1986 to today.

02/24/2023

Another great WIT Presents coming up! These talks are free and everyone is welcome. Don’t forget to pre-register!

Selected by the Professional Outreach Program committee for the 2023 Artist Showcase, Nicole MacDonald and Elizabeth Weber are two younger makers who are creating work that evokes the wonder of the natural world through shape, color, and texture. Join us to hear about their inspirations, influences, and paths to woodturning. Q&A after the presentations, moderated by artist Janine Wang.
WIT Presents events are free, and everyone is warmly welcome. Pre-registration required: https://woodturner.org/Woodturner/WIT/WIT-Presents-MacDonald-Weber.aspx