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

Helios

By Paul May

Small segmented platter of pau ferro and yellowheart. using recently devised arc cutting modification of Jack Cox.

6.25"D, 1"H.

Russ Braun said "This is off the charts Paul. Pure eye candy for sure with a ton of “how’d he do that”!! Thanks for taking us down the rabbit hole with you."

See replies in Gallery

Meet the Demonstrator

Lloyd Johnson



Lloyd is one of the original founders of the Segmented Woodturners chapter in 2008 and has been an active member for all these years. He is currently serving as a board member for the chapter. Lloyd is also the founder and president of Woodturner Pro which has developed numerous products that has grown the number of people doing segmenting and enables turners products faster with increased complexity. Join Lloyd in his rotations to learn how software technology can help you and add enjoyment to your work. Topics include:  Design Software for Novice Segmenters, Advanced Topics in Segmenting Software, Introduction to Multi-generation Laminations, Advanced topics in Multi-generation Laminations

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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 May Technical Guide has been posted. It is on No Fail Star Base. 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.