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The Association of Woodturners Great Britain is here to promote and advance the craft of woodturning. Membership of the Association is made up from individuals, corporate members and woodturning clubs, all of which have a collective passion of turning wood. We are a registered charity and the national body in representing woodturners from Great Britain and further afield. What’s more, you can join us and receive a number of benefits. Find out more below.

Come and see us at and talk to our team about the AWGB at one of the following shows:

Wizardry in Wood London October 28 to 31st 2025
North of England Woodworking Show, Harrogate 14th & 15th November 2025
Midlands Woodworking Show, Newark 6th & 7th March 2026
Woodworks, Daventry 1st & 2nd May 2026
Chestnut Weekender, Doncaster 29th & 30th August 2026
Festival of Woodturning, Stratford upon Avon, 10th & 11th October 2026

Find a tutor

To find a woodturning instructor close to you please go to the tutors page.

Find a demonstrator

To find a demonstrator for your club or online session please go to the demonstrators page.

Find a club

To find a woodturning club close to you please go to the clubs page.

Find a turner

To find a woodturner who makes turned items on commission please go to the commissions page.

Benefits of membership

  • Membership of a National Body dedicated to the promotion of woodturning and the interests of all woodturners
  • A training programme offering a range of support to assist members improve their capabilities
  • Quarterly newsletter full of useful and interesting information
  • Discounts at a wide range of suppliers
  • The help and fellowship of both amateur and professional members
  • More benefits