Unless Indicated otherwise, all meetings are held at the Herm Finkbeiner Learning Center (aka “NWA Shop”) at 97 Railroad Ave., Colonie, NY 12205

 

Adirondack Woodturners Association (AWA) – General Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month (except in January and July when it is the second Wednesday) from 5:30 PM to 8:45 PM. 
Wednesday “Learn and Turn” sessions occur on all other Wednesdays at the NWA Learning Center. These sessions run 5:30 PM to 8:45 

Affiliations: The AWA is a member of the American Association of Woodturners
Contact: Maxwell Ferris, President

Scroller’s Group – Qualified Scrollers may use scrolling tools on Monday nights between 5:45 PM and 8:45 PM during the Pen Turners activity session. Contact: Steve Vanderzee at 518-727-6511.

Kaatskill Woodturners Association– Also an AAW Chapter. Meets on the second Saturday of the month at the Hurley Reformed Church, 11 Main St. Hurley, NY 12443. 

The current Chapter officers are:
President: Wally Cook
Vice President: Steve Sherman
Treasurer: Ralph Zimmerman
Secretary: Pat DeStefano
Contact: Wally Cook at wally.cook@gmail.com
Our schedule is posted on:www.carlford.info/kwa. 

 

NWA Crafters – Meets every Saturday and Tuesday, from 9:00 am until noon. The Crafters provide public service woodworking for various charitable organizations, including the Double H Hole in the Woods camp for children, the Shaker Heritage Society and the Make A Wish Foundation. Sharing information, fellowship and relating experiences are a major part of these sessions. Contact: Wayne Distin at 518-674-4171 or wdistin@nycap.rr.com for more information.

 

The NWA Wood Carvers SIG – The NWA Wood Carvers SIG – Meets every First, third, fourth and fifth Thursdays at 5:00-8:30 PM. The goal is to promote the art of wood carving and to have a good time doing it. The only prerequisite is a desire to carve while making new friends. Wood, tools, and patterns are available.
Contact: Diane Balch at 518-885-9899 or signs@balchsigns.com

 

Hand Tool SIG – Meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. 
Contact: Dave Parkis at 518-458-7242 for further details: dparkis@nycap.rr.com

 

Spindle and Pen Turners – Meets Mondays 5:30 – 8:45 PM. 
Contact: Pam Bucci at 518-429-6440 or woolglass2@gmail.com