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New Member Sign Up Incentive

Thinking about joining WGNC? We'd love to have you! And, right now is a great time to become a member by taking advantage of the "New Member Sign Up Incentive". If you sign up anytime on or after October 1st, your membership starts that day and continues through the end of December 2027. Ready to sign up? Then all you have to do is click this button: New Member Signup.

Workshop Safety for Woodturners with Steve Criscenzo

Thursday October 8^th
Hybrid: Live at NCSU Crafts Center and by IRD Broadcast via Zoom
Zoom call opens a 6:15 for socializing
Meeting begins at 6:45 PM
Demonstration begins at 7 PM

Workshop safety is an important but often overlooked aspect of woodturning. In his presentation, Steve Criscenzo will provide insight into the many considerations related to workshop safety for woodturners. Topics will range from the more common ones like eye and face protection to some often-overlooked topics like fire safety and ergonomics. The session will be interactive with opportunities for questions and suggestions from both the in-person and virtual participants.

About our Demonstrator:

Steve Criscenzo has been turning wood for over 20 years. In his professional life he was often engaged in industrial safety for large field operations. His experience in both accident prevention and incident investigation allows him to bring a unique perspective to the topic of Workshop Safety for Woodturners.

Monthly Show & Tell Session

October 15th, 2026
Zoom session opens at 6:30 PM
Meeting begins at 7:00 PM

Please join us for the October Show and Tell Session

Thanks to all who joined the September Show & Tell session! A great evening with lots of fun conversation.

We like to remind everyone that the Show & Tell sessions are intended for all levels of woodturners and designed to be a safe and respectful place to solicit supportive input and advice, regardless of a woodturners experience level. It’s an opportunity for turners to engage in an informal and beneficial exchange of ideas and to foster further growth in woodturning.

All WGNC members and their guests are welcome to spend an evening with fellow woodturners as we explore and share members projects, ideas, issues and yes, even those shop disasters.

Please also keep in mind, you do not have to have a completed project to participate. These sessions are designed for the exploration of ideas, techniques, problems, designs and any other subjects pertaining to your woodturning experience. So, whether you have a completed piece, a practice piece, "idea boards", or something that challenges you, all are welcome for sharing and discussing with other members. If you don't have anything mentioned above, join us anyway. We always have a lot of fun, you can meet folks and like most of us, you just might learn something or be inspired to try something new. We look forward to seeing you soon!

To review the submission guidelines click here..

Raleigh Wide Open 2026
Oct 2nd & 3rd - Turning Demonstrator Registration

WGNC is participating, for the first time, in the Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival.

This event will be located on Fayetteville Street. There will be multiple tents for display/sales and demonstrations.

WGNC will have a club lathe for members to demonstrate their woodturning skills and techniques. There are two, 3-hour slots available on Friday Oct 2nd and three, 3-hour slots available on Saturday October 3rd. If you are interested in participating, click on the "Register Now" button:
Register Now

All demonstrators will be required to bring all their own materials and tools needed to complete their projects.

And in other news:

New Videos:
The August Demo and Show and Tell videos are now available for viewing.
The September Show and Tell is coming soon.

New Galleries:
The September Show and Tell Gallery photos are now available for viewing Click here