Thank you for your interest in demonstrating at the 2025 AAW International Woodturning Symposium in Saint Paul, Minnesota June 12-15. We are looking forward to reviewing your proposal.
- Please prepare your application information before filling out the form. We strongly recommend that you create a word document with your answers, and copy/paste from there.
- Images file names should be your last name and topic title,and order of photos e.g.JohnsonBowlturning1, JohnsonBowlturning2.
- You may submit up to three demonstration topic proposals. Be sure to fill out each proposal completely--incomplete applications will not be considered.
- All demonstrations submitted should reasonably fit the 90 minute timeframe, including 10-15 minutes for audience questions. It's essential for the demonstrations to be completed in a safe, informative and entertaining way, where the audience can gain a full understanding of the process from start to finish.
- For each topic, you will need the title, description/key points, and a project image. You do not need to upload an instructional handout at this time.
- We ask for a brief professional biography, and a list of relevant recent demonstrations (topic, year, location) and you may include up to six images of your own work with caption and photo credit.
The deadline for filling out this application is 11:59 PM ET on August 1, 2024. You may edit your application using the "edit" link in the confirmation email until the deadline.
Compensation: All accepted applying demonstrators will receive $225 per rotation, three nights lodging booked by the AAW at the host hotel, Symposium registration, personalized AAW smock, and a banquet ticket. Demonstrators participating in one to two rotations will receive $150 travel reimbursement. Those doing three or more demo rotations will receive $400 in travel reimbursement and $150 for food.
If you have questions about the application process or demonstrating, please contact KC Kendell at kckend@gmail.com. If you are having technical problems with the form, please contact member services at memberservices@woodturner.org.