Welcome to the Blue Ridge Woodturners Website

The Blue Ridge Woodtuners (BRW) is a local chapter of the American Association of Woodturners (AAW), a non-profit organization dedicated to the joy and education in the art of lathe turned wooden objects.  We serve the greater Roanoke, and New River Valley areas in Southwestern Virginia with approximately 100 members who meet monthly for demonstrations, the sharing of turning experience, and great camaraderie.

Important Announcements

Thursday Sep 23, 2010, from 7 PM to 9 PM Miscellaneous

Frank Penta will be our guest demonstrator Past president of the Woodturners Guild of North Carolina, Frank has been involved in woodworking throughout his life. He began to focus specifically on woodturning in 1997. His work integrates function and aesthetics with fine detailing and finishing to enhance the natural beauty of the wood. Frank's one-of-a-kind designs ara exhibited in private collections and sold through museums and galleries. Check out Frank's website

Peter Toch
A MUST GO TO SYMPOSIUM!!! 2010 Virginia Woodturners Symposium - "It's Your Turn 2" October 23 & 24, 2010 Click To Download Symposium Flyer Register online and save $10.00. For details click here.

SML Woodturners
Dan Madar from the Smith Mountain Lake Woodturners sent a notice about a demonstration by Roy Key on End Grain Open Vessels. Click to open message from Dan

Please take a tour of our website for details on our many activities, meetings / events / demonstrations calendar, educational materials, membership, and links to other woodturning website of interest.  Enjoy your tour.

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