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

Photo of the Week

100 plus years in the making

By Robin Costelle

This is just a simple vessel but it's made of some 100+ year old chestnut that was given to me by my son that he got from an old house in eastern Kentucky. Old tongue and groove paneling. The wood is kinda brittle and splintery but I had to bring it back to life somehow. I'm sure the original owners would have never guessed that it would end up like this. Old chestnut and ebony.

One of the best things about segmenting is that fact that I can create any form I want- any size, any shape, and from just about any combination of woods. Can't always do that with a chunk of timber.

it's probably 8 or 9'' dia and maybe a bit taller.

Russ Braun said "Recognized as a Robin Costelle piece immediately! I’m not sure if Chestnut is around anymore. A friend of mine went around the country and demo’d old barns collecting lots of Chestnut. Much of the wood reeked of tobacco. He made a bunch of furniture out of it…an expensive endeavor that never paid off, lol!! This is a terrific vessel Robin…a bit more robust than your norm and absolutely expert!!"

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Meet the Demonstrator

Martha Collins

Martha’s passion is to create personal, unique, three-dimensional works of art with exotic hardwoods and brightly colored veneers that are hand dyed in her studio. Designs include jewelry, ceremonial bowls, and tableware which are sold at high end art fairs around the country. Her small intricately made pieces can have up to 1000 pieces. Martha is a long-time vendor at the segmented symposiums and will be again this September. Her demonstration topics include: Joy of laminations 1, and Joy of laminations 2.

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Segmenting News

1. The 8th Segmenting Symposium has been scheduled for September 18-20, 2026. Registration will open in early February.

2. The June Technical Guide has been posted. It is on Salt Pig Project. Members can find it in Resources under the Technical Guides Category.

3. The next SWT bi-monthly Zoom Meeting program for members will be July 14th. See the Upcoming Events below for details.