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Alaska Woodturners Association

Woodworking classes and shop access in Anchorage, AK · club · since 2003 · nonprofit

Two courses, $65, one for beginners.

Address
720 W 58th Ave, Unit E, Anchorage, AK

Woodworking classes at Alaska Woodturners Association

Who can take them Members only — Current member-in-good-standing required.

  • Beginning Woodturning Classes (Set of 2 days)

    2 days · 10 open slots

    Minimum 8 (may be canceled with fewer) students.

  • Dinner/Hors d'oeuvres Plate Class

    with John Lane

    Minimum 8 (may be canceled with fewer) students.

    $65 (includes all materials)

Ages: Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent.

Membership prices and shop access

Who can use it Members only — Must be a member of AWA.

Access: Open Shop Sessions for AWA members on the club's lathes and tools.

Open shop sessions

  • Open Shop Session$25 per sessionAWA members
  • Shop time

    $25 per session

  • Adult

    $60

  • Youth (17 and under)

    $30

How to join
Join online as an Adult or Youth member and pay; membership begins on signup for one year

Also offered: Member video library, over 125 full-length demonstrations, members only; Member mentors, members guide younger members.

Events and workshops

  • first Saturday of each month, 10 am to noonMonthly meeting with woodturning demonstration · interested people may attend a few meetings without becoming a member

Member of, waiver and cancellation

Member of
American Association of Woodturners
Waiver
Signed Release of Liability required at the class
Cancellation
Full refund for classes canceled at least two weeks in advance

Map and directions

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Details from akwoodturners.org, checked October 2026.