The best way to learn is join a club. There’s no better way to learn than to watch another turner in-person and ask questions or to have them mentor you. But we also have lots of resources that will help develop your skills and knowledge.
Mentorship
If you would like one on one mentorship, please contact one of our volunteer
mentors.
Sawdust Saturdays
Members can find and sign up for a Sawdust Saturday by checking out our
Events webpage. Sawdust Saturdays usually take place on the last Saturday of the month. They are held in Anacortes, WA at the workshop of member Roger Dauer. Time is 9am to 3pm and includes a break for lunch around noon. Plan to bring your lunch as there are no restaurants or take outs nearby. Detailed instructions and directions are emailed out about a week before the class.
Cost is $25 on registration via the club website event calendar (includes refreshments and supplies).
Sessions are generally geared toward novice turners, although all turners are welcome!
If you have any questions or comments, please contact our Sawdust Saturday Coordinator at
sawdustsaturday@nwwwt.org.
The club has fully equipped the space with tools, accessories, and nine quality Jet 1221 lathes. This is where most hands-on learning and turning activities happen.
Directions to the Roger's studio at 9103 Molly Lane, Unit# A108, Anacortes
From I-5
If you are coming from I-5, either N or S, take exit #230 - State Route 20 West towards Anacortes and Whidbey Island. Go approximately 10 miles, travel over the Twin Bridges and past the Swinomish Casino, then at the next light, turn left onto Reservation Road. Take the next right onto Molly Lane. Continue 200 feet and turn left into the parking lot. You will see the front unit is still under construction. Make sure you turn left prior to the Fire Station.
The workshop is in Unit 8.
From Anacortes
Travel east on State Route 20 towards Burlington. Turn Right on Reservation Road (Jerry Smith Chevrolet on the corner) Take the next right onto Molly Lane
Continue 200 feet and turn left into the parking lot. You will see the front unit is still under construction. Make sure you turn left prior to the Fire Station.
The workshop is in Unit 8.