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

Spittoon

By Ken Fisher

Thought I would take a shot at a design inspired by Craig Kirk’s work. It started out as a vase but because of a mental lapse during calculations the form turned out more like a spittoon.  This was fun. I have plans to try another with the scallops.

Al Miotke said "Ken took on a challenging technique inspired by the signature work of past member Craig Kirk, and the result is a clear success. The piece features tight joints, excellent form, and an eye-catching pattern. His choice of maple, sapele, and wenge provides a well-balanced and complementary palette. While drawing inspiration from Craig’s work, Ken developed his own unique approach to creating the scallops, adding a distinctive personal touch."

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Meet the Demonstrator

Malcolm Tibbetts

Malcolm Tibbetts is one of the founders of the Segmented Woodturners chapter and a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. He has played a major role in advancing segmented woodturning through his innovations, teaching, videos, and writing. Malcolm has demonstrated at every Segmenting Symposium, sharing many of his signature techniques. This September, he will present six rotations covering three topics: “This Is How I Do It!”, “Ribbons and Tubes,” and “Stabilizing and the Use of Thin Veneers.”

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Segmenting News

Currently developing the updated Website

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

2. The March Technical Guide has been posted. It is on Using Veneers. 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.