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

Criss Cross

By Kip Lockhart

Soft Maple with walnut, bloodwood and purple heart

13 3/4”D X 2 1/4”H

Russ Braun said "Impeccable alignment Kip! I will always be impressed with these marvelous pieces! Well executed Kip!"

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Meet the Demonstrator

Doug Drury

Doug has been involved in woodturning for 20 years and is an active member of his local AAW chapter and the Segmented Woodturners community. For the last two years he has also been a valuable member of the Segmented Woodturners board of directors. Doug's work has also appeared in American Woodturner, including his 2026 article, “The Making of Won’t Hold Water,” describing the segmented techniques behind his open-armature vase which is a topic of one of his rotations. His two presentations include Lost Wood or Sacrificial Segmenting and Simple Open Segmenting.

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Segmenting News

1. The 8th Segmenting Symposium has been scheduled for September 18-20, 2026. Registration is open.

2. The August Technical Guide has been posted. It is on Armatures. Members can find it in Resources under the Technical Guides Category.

3. The next SWT bi-monthly Zoom Meeting program for members will be September 3rd featuring Jim Whattam presenting on Scalloped segments. See the Upcoming Events below for details.