About OPCAAW

Our chapter of the American Association of Woodturners comprises more than 150 members of all skill levels and serves mainly woodturners who live in Kitsap, Mason, Jefferson and Clallam counties in Washington State.

Our more experienced members place a high priority on helping novice turners in a variety of ways including an official mentoring program, casual advice, and hands-on workshops.

Top regional turners such as Molly Winton, Stephen Hatcher, Art Liestman and Don McIvor and accomplished club members such as Tones Briggs, Norm Hix, Dan Marler and Brad Stave have conducted demonstrations at club meetings in the past few years.

In addition, the club has six lathes that allow us to offer woodturning classes once a month throughout the year and several times a month during the summer. The subjects of these classes are determined by member interests and your feedback. They have been extremely popular; nearly all have been filled within a day or two of being announced.

The purpose of OPCAAW, as stated in our bylaws, is to:

• Promote the art and craft of woodturning in our community
• Conduct regular membership meetings with suitable programs, activities and demonstrations related to the woodturning craft
• Engage in other activities such as turning instruction or cooperative acquisition and use of the materials and tools for woodturning, and
• Maintain a lending library for members.