President's Message

Welcome to the Segmented Woodturners, an online chapter of the American Association of Woodturners, founded in 2009. Our community of more than 500 members is dedicated to advancing segmented woodturning through education, inspiration, and the exchange of ideas.

We strive to be the premier international organization supporting both the art and craft of segmented turning—for everyone from beginners to experienced studio artists. Our membership includes a rich mix of skill levels and creative perspectives.

Our mission is to provide a first-class online experience, including:

• A forum for asking questions and sharing techniques
• An extensive members’ gallery showcasing thousands of segmented pieces
• A growing archive of resources designed to inspire and educate

To learn more about what our chapter offers, visit the About page at the top of the screen. Membership is just $25 per year, giving you full access to our content and community. We invite you to join us—everyone is welcome!

Al Miotke

President, Segmented Woodturners

Photo of the Week

4 Lobed Cherry Bowl with Marquerty

By Russ Lipp

Using Carole Rothman’s book “Wood Bowls for the Scroll Saw”, I made many of her designs including this 4-lobed bowl. I added a marquetry veneer layer on the bottom ring before assembling the bowl.

Steve Bonny said "The unique shape of this bowl caught my eye. A great reminder that it doesn’t have to be round. The rich colour of the cherry is a great background for the marquetry work. I love the detail in the marquetry too using hot sand to shade the wood. Overall a unique and beautiful bowl."

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Meet the Demonstrator

Kip Lockhart

Kip from Connecticut has been a member of the chapter for over 10 years and during that entire time he has been sharing photos of his signature design that he refers to as Criss-Cross. A very unique design approach using a table saw jig. These designs have become more stunning over the years. Members can see all his designs in the gallery and better yet, everyone can see how he does it during his Criss Cross Bowls rotations at the symposium

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Segmenting News

Single Sign On has now been implemented - no second login needed to get to forum, gallery or resources,

1. The 8th Segmenting Symposium has been scheduled for September 18-20, 2026. Registration will open in early February.

2. The April Technical Guide has been posted. It is on BFB Basics. Members can find it in Resources under the Technical Guides Category.

3. The next SWT bi-monthly Zoom Meeting program for members will be July 14th. See the Upcoming Events below for details.