Bay Area Woodturners Association

Upcoming events

Turn for Troops

12 Jul 2025 8:30 AM • In Person at Diablo Woodturning center, Room 108, One Santa Barbara Road, Pleasant Hill.
BAWA Summer Picnic

09 Aug 2025 11:00 AM • Pleasant Hill Park at 147 Gregory Lane, Picnic Area #3, Pleasant Hill
Mark Gardner - Turn a Lidded Shrink Box from Green Wood

13 Sep 2025 8:30 AM • In Person at Room 108, Diablo Woodturning center, One Santa Barbara Road, Pleasant Hill.
J. P. Fennell

11 Oct 2025 8:30 AM • In Person at Room 108, Diablo Woodturning center, One Santa Barbara Road, Pleasant Hill.

To see all events, go to Calendar

Report a Tree Down

If you know of a tree that has or will come down, or of wood that is looking for a home, please send an email to woodmeister@bayareawoodturners.org (include pics if possible). We love to reclaim wood into beautiful woodturnings!

About BAWA

Who we are, what we do, and benefits of BAWA membership

Membership

How to join BAWA and how to renew your membership

Classes

Take classes and attend open studio on Friday mornings

Safety

How to stay safe while enjoying woodturning

Resources

Find wood, vendors, and videos

Bay Area Woodturners Association is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit local chapter of the American Association of Woodturners, which has over 13,000 members and 330+ chapters in the United States and abroad.

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