2026 AAW Symposium Demonstrator Application

Thank you for your interest in demonstrating at the 2026 AAW International Woodturning Symposium in Raleigh, North Carolina, June 4-7. We look forward to reviewing your proposal!

Before filling out the application form, please prepare all your application materials. We recommend drafting your answers in a Word document first, so you can easily copy and paste them into the form.
When submitting images, please name the files using your last name, topic title, and image number (e.g., JohnsonBowlTurning1, JohnsonBowlTurning2).
You may submit up to three demonstration topic proposals. Please ensure each proposal is complete, as incomplete applications will not be considered.
All demonstrations must fit within the 90-minute time frame, including 10-15 minutes for audience questions. It is essential that your demonstration is safe, informative, and engaging, allowing the audience to gain a full understanding of the process from start to finish.

For each topic, you will need the following:

Title of the demonstration
A brief description/key points
A project image (no instructional handouts required at this stage)

In addition, please provide:

A brief professional biography
A list of relevant recent demonstrations (topic, year, location)
Up to six images of your own work with captions and photo credits

The deadline for submitting your application is 11:59 PM ET on June 1, 2025. You may edit your application using the "edit" link in the confirmation email until the deadline.

Compensation:

All accepted demonstrators will receive:

$225 per rotation
Three nights of lodging at the host hotel (booked by the AAW)
Symposium registration
Personalized AAW smock
A banquet ticket
Travel reimbursement:
- $150 for demonstrators participating in one or two rotations
- $400 for those doing three or more rotations, plus $150 for food expenses

If you have questions about the application process or demonstrating, please contact Ron Day at daygoose@bis.midco.net. If you are having technical problems with the form, please contact member services at memberservices@woodturner.org.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Website

Social Media

Link #1

Link #2

Link #3

Your Woodturner Biography (200-275 words)*

A write-up about you, your woodturning journey, training, artist or maker statement, motivations, or other information that add credibility to your role as a demonstrator or panelist. This provides information to the selection panel and to potential attendees unfamiliar with you. (Please write in 3rd person point-of-view)0/275

Upload a high-resolution headshot of you to be used for the symposium website, articles and promotions.*

List your previous woodturning demonstration experience (include year, topic, location/event)*

Upload 3-4 photos of your work that best represents your experience:*

Demonstration 1 Title*

BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedAll Skill Levels

Demonstration Description (60-80 words)*

Example: "Are you interested in pushing your turned creations into the sculptural realm, but not sure how to get started? Begin to think like a sculptor and harness both additive and subtractive sculpting techniques to further your creative pursuits. Heather will discuss design and planning, simple joinery, introductory rotary carving, and the tools and techniques to get you started. Be inspired to mix and match techniques to create sculptural work that is uniquely your own."0/80

Please upload 2-4 high-quality, example photos of what you will be demonstrating*

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2026 AAW Symposium Demonstrator Application

Demonstration Examples

Woodturning Experience

Proposed Demonstration #1

Proposed Demonstration #2

Proposed Demonstration #3

Submit your application or save it and return to complete it later. Applications must be completed by June 1.