What we are all About

Turners Anonymous??? That’s right! We share an addiction to the joy that we find in the shaping of a rough piece of wood into a finished piece using a lathe. We think that if you haven’t tried it, you should. To paraphrase an old potato chip commercial: “I bet you can’t turn just once!” And, if you want to find out a little bit about wood turning, there is no better place than your local turning club!!!

We are Turners Anonymous, Inc. the Western Pennsylvania chapter of the American Association of Woodturners (AAW). Our members enjoy working in the round, using lathes to create bowls, hollow vessels, pens, toys and many other original works both artistic and functional.

Some members are professionals who exhibit in national shows and some simply enjoy occasionally turning a salad bowl or tool handle. Some are ardent turning admirers who don’t turn at all.

Our Mission

To promote and encourage woodturning as an art form

To sponsor workshops and seminars about woodturning

To exchange ideas, techniques and inspiration

To exchange sources for tools, materials and supplies

To encourage others to learn and pursue woodturning

Notice: We have discontinued the liability release forms, but woodturning is inherently dangerous, and we are putting you on notice that you are assuming this risk by participating in our activities.

Membership Information

If you are thinking about becoming a member of Turners Anonymous, we would love to have you join us. Our dues are a very reasonable $40/year for a single membership. Family membership dues are $60/year. Memberships run from January to December. Dues for new members joining after July 1st are just $20.00 for the remainder of the year.

$40 Single membership / year

$60 Family membership / year

$20 New members after July 1st

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Membership in Turners Anonymous has many benefits, as outlined above.

If you aren’t sure whether Turners Anonymous is for you, consider attending a meeting as a guest. Guests are always welcome, and it can help you decide whether Turners Anonymous is for you.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss anything about membership, feel free to contact any member of the board.

If you are ready to join, click here .