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Sept. 25-27 Symposium


President's Message



Welcome to the Segmented Woodturners, an online chapter of the American Association of Woodturners, founded in 2009. Our community of more than 500 members is dedicated to advancing segmented woodturning through education, inspiration, and the exchange of ideas.

 

We strive to be the premier international organization supporting both the art and craft of segmented turning—for everyone from beginners to experienced studio artists. Our membership includes a rich mix of skill levels and creative perspectives.

 

Our mission is to provide a first-class online experience, including:

  • A forum for asking questions and sharing techniques
  • An extensive members’ gallery showcasing thousands of segmented pieces
  • A growing archive of resources designed to inspire and educate

 

To learn more about what our chapter offers, visit the About page at the top of the screen. Membership is just $25 per year, giving you full access to our content and community. We invite you to join us—everyone is welcome!


Al Miotke

President, Segmented Woodturners

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Photo of the Week



A Cherry Twist

By Mike Lustig


The vase is made of cherry, black walnut, ebony veneer, and maple veneer. Finished with 5 coats of gloss acrylic lacquer and buffed with carnuba wax. It is 7 1/2 " (190mm) tall x 4 7/9" (125mm) dia and weighs 12 oz (342 gm)


Steve Bonny said "Great swap piece Mike. I love the feature ring. Any hints on how you made the feature? Looks like a Bruce Berger tangential construction maybe?"

See replies in Gallery

Meet the Member



Andy Chen

College Station, Texas, USA


My interest in woodworking started in high school where we had no power tools, not even handheld ones. I made a record album cabinet with sliding doors for my parents in my senior year with all hand tools. The shop “teacher” was a great artist who could draw as well as anyone I know but... See More

Segmenting News


Currently developing the updated Website


1. The 8th Segmenting Symposium has been scheduled for September 25-27,2026. Registration will open in early February.


2. The January Technical Guide has been posted. It is on Open Segmenting (holes). Members can find it in Resources under the Technical Guides Category.


3. The next SWT bi-monthly Zoom Meeting program for members will be March 5th. See the Upcoming Events below for details.

Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events