Resources

Guilds and Associations:

carolinamountainwoodturners.org – Carolina Mountain Woodturners provides education and instructional assistance to all interested woodturners regardless of experience level. They have become one of the top chapters of the American Association of Woodturners in the country by having top demonstrators for each monthly meeting, by arranging mentor relationships between club members, and by having a library of instructional books, videotapes, and DVD’s available to members. Monthly meetings are a joint endeavor with The Southern Highland Craft Guild, where we furnish the top demonstrators, teachers and equipment, and they furnish the world class facility at the Folk Art Center in Asheville.

southernhighlandguild.org – The Southern Highland Craft Guild begain as Allanstand Cottage Industries in 1890. The Guild was chartered in 1930, and today it is one of the strongest guilds in the country with over 900 members in 9 southern states. Items made by crafters can be purchased online, as well as in 5 shops in NC, TN and KY. Their showcase, the Allanstand Craft Shop, is located on the grounds of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville.

The Folk Art Center showcases the finest in traditional and contemporary craft of the Southern Appalachians. It houses the Southern Highland Craft Guild’s century-old Allanstand Craft Shop, exhibitions in three galleries, a library and an auditorium. The Folk Art Center was opened in 1980 as a cooperative effort between the Southern Highland Craft Guild, the National Park Service and the Appalachian Regional Commission. The Folk Art Center is the most popular attraction on the Blue Ridge Parkway, welcoming 250,000 visitors each year. From March through December, visitors can observe craftspeople at work in daily craft demonstrations as well as a series of educational events held year round. The Folk Art Center also houses the Eastern National Bookstore and Information Center. Free Admission.

greenvillewoodworkers.com – The Greenville Woodworkers Guild (South Carolina). Founded in 1981, their vision is to serve the community by developing an association to promote the art of woodworking, to provide woodworking education, and to perform charitable activities. Their site has many features of interest, from woodworking plans to shop talk and safety, and a listing of tools for sale.

dallaswoodturners.com – The Dallas Area Woodturners, members of the American Association of Woodturners. This site contains great How-To’s on the Fingernail Grind, turning bowls and plates, textured turnings and more.

sfwg.org – The South Florida Woodworking Guild. This site contains an extensive list of recommended books, magazines and videos for woodworking as well as valuable links to related sites. The guild offers seminars conducted by top woodworkers in the country. 

Online Magazines and General Woodworking Sites:

woodshopnews.com – The online version of the printed magazine, Woodshop News. This site features a blog and forum, woodworking and carpentry tools and reviews, and the latest news for all things in working wood.

finewoodworking.com – The online version of the magazine, Fine Woodworking. This site incudes a Tool Guide, articles on carpentry and woodworking techniques, plans for projects you can do yourself, and an online community center for woodworkers.

Segmented Project Planner – You’re best choice for designing segmented projects. – From novice to expert and idea to assembly, Segmented Project Planner supports your lathe project with Sketch-A-Bowl, AutoBowl, Segment Painting (color, mosaic, image), open segments, zigzags, diamonds, and much more.