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: Kevin Ramsey, President at 518-795-6705 or kmrammer@yahoo.com

 

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– Meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 9:00 AM at the Opdahl property in Hurley, NY. Learn and Turn sessions are available with experienced woodturners on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings each week. 
The current Chapter officers are:
President: Wally Cook
Vice President: Steve Sherman
Treasurer: Len Peluso
Secretary: Dennis Dugan
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 and the GE Toy Modifications Group, and the Make A Wish Foundation. Sharing information, fellowship, and relating experiences are a major part of these sessions. 
Contact: Wayne Distin at 518-674-4171or wdistin@nycap.rr.com, Ken Evans at 518-281-0779 or kevans1@nycap.rr.com, or John Heimke at heimkj@sage.edu 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