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

Lace #266

By Steve Bernstein

Just completed July 15. Sapele, Wenge, Yellowheart, Purpleheart.

Al Miotke said "Welcome to Steve, who joined the group just last month. He has already impressed us with numerous photos of his intricate Bowl-from-a-Board designs. This is one of my favorites among the many impressive designs he posted in the gallery."

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Meet the Demonstrator

Curt Theobald

Curt Theobald is an internationally recognized woodturning artist, teacher, and demonstrator. Curt combines precise construction with an exceptional sense of form and design, and his work has been exhibited and collected by museums and galleries throughout the United States. He has taught and demonstrated at major woodworking schools and woodturning events around the world and has played an important role in the growth of the segmented woodturning community. In recognition of contributions to the field, Segmented Woodturners presented Curt with its Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022. Curts demonstrations at the symposium will include: Elements of Design, Beyond the Round, History of Segmenting, and Turning Stone

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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.