Tidewater Turners is a non-profit Woodturning Club that meets in the Norfolk/Virginia Woodcraft Store. We promote the advancement of woodturning skills for our members through an open exchange of knowledge, ideas and information and strive to increase public awareness of woodturning as a popular craft and as an art form. We are a local chapter of the16K plus member American Association of Woodturners (AAW) (www.woodturner.org).
Specific dates are published in the monthly newsletter.
Due to health concerns, regular in-person meetings - Meetings are now conducted in person and online via ZOOM. If you would like to join in, please email us at tidewaterturners@gmail.com for zoom log-in information. Stay safe!
Club Meeting: 4th Tuesday of the month / 6:30PM Woodcraft 5802 E Virginia Beach Blvd Ste #152
Meetings include a live woodturning demonstration by club members or nationally known woodturners from around the country. December is our members’ Christmas Party. Prospective members may attend any meeting. Club membership provides extra benefits.
Turners’ Talk: 2nd Tuesday of the month / 6:30PM Woodcraft Norfolk, VA 23502
These sessions are informal discussions with a topic, tool discussion, project help and general information sharing. Hosted by a club member, questions are answered, and woodturning techniques are shared. We also hang out and chat. This meeting is free and open to the public.
Board Meeting: 1st Thursday of the month / 6:30PM
Meetings are open to all club members. Club business is discussed, and plans are developed.
Public Demonstrations, workshops, shows and woodturning gatherings occur several times a year in addition to our monthly meetings. More information can be found on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/836248410288947.
*On the monthly meeting night, members get a 10% discount on most items (without card) at Woodcraft.
*An informal mentoring program with an experienced turner.
*Access to the state-wide Virginia Woodturning Symposium.
*Technical assistance from a membership willing to share knowledge.
*While turning at club-sponsored demonstrations, the opportunity to sell your turned items.
*Yearly dues of only $25 for you and your immediate family.