{"id":13,"date":"2015-03-16T22:09:03","date_gmt":"2015-03-16T22:09:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dmwoodturners.com\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2026-09-13T12:21:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T17:21:55","slug":"about-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dmwoodturners.com\/?page_id=13","title":{"rendered":"Chapter Information"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chuck Dowler with a natural edge bowl<\/p><\/div>\n

Des Moines Woodturners Inc. is an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and\u00a0a local chapter of the American Association of Woodturners (AAW).<\/strong><\/p>\n

MONTHLY DEMONSTRATION MEETING<\/strong><\/p>\n

From September through May, we conduct a demonstration meeting on the second Saturday of the month.\u00a0 These meetings are held at 1901 Bell Avenue, Des Moines. Enter at the Bell Avenue Business Center sign and turn left to park on the west side. Enter door 101, turn left and then right two times and follow the hallway to our room.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unless otherwise published, meetings start at 1:00 pm and generally last until 3:00 or 3:30 pm.\u00a0 They include a short business discussion, a woodturning demonstration with lots of questions and answers, and Show and Tell of projects completed by members.\u00a0 See the meeting announcement (newsletter) in the Meetings & Events tab for details.
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Prior to the start of the meeting, members will typically enjoy coffee and cookies, check out a woodturning book or one of our many woodturning instructional DVD’s from our Chapter library, or network with other arriving members. Guests are always welcome to stop by and see what we are all about.<\/strong><\/p>\n

MONTHLY NETWORKING MEETING<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is also a monthly Networking Meeting. This meeting is an informal gathering where members can purchase harvested wood, pick-up embroidered garments, get woodturning questions answered, drink coffee and more.\u00a0 Come and go anytime. Click HERE<\/a> for dates and times.
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IOWA STATE FAIR BOOTH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every August the Des Moines Woodturners sell turnings at our booth located on the second floor of the Cultural Arts Building at the Iowa State Fair. This event is the biggest fundraiser for the club and the countless hours our members spend turning products to sell is truly appreciated. Club members also volunteer to be in the booth to explain, demonstrate and promote woodturning to the fair attendees.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information, CONTACT US<\/a><\/p>\n

MEETING PHOTOS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Jack Rolison Demo<\/p><\/div>\n

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Roger Nass Torus Vase Demo<\/p><\/div>\n

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Roger Nass Torus Vases<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Brian

Brian Simmons Sphere Turning Demo<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Rick

Rick Hutcheson Demo<\/p><\/div>\n

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Typical Meeting Audience<\/p><\/div>\n

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The Club Library of Turning books, tapes & DVD’s<\/p><\/div>\n

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“Show & Tell” portion of meeting<\/p><\/div>\n

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Show & Tell<\/p><\/div>\n

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Show & Tell<\/p><\/div>\n

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Logo that can be embroidered on to your new, unwashed shirt, jacket, etc. and optionally, with your name.<\/p><\/div>\n

STATE FAIR PHOTOS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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DMWT State Fair booth<\/p><\/div>\n

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Setting up the booth<\/p><\/div>\n

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Pricing turnings<\/p><\/div>\n

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Display of member fair awards<\/p><\/div>\n

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Volunteers & turnings for sale<\/p><\/div>\n

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Spurtles & Rolling Pins<\/p><\/div>\n

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Rolling pins, Dibbles, Tea light candle holder, Honey dipper jars<\/p><\/div>\n

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Turned Christmas Trees, Bowls & Platters<\/p><\/div>\n

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Turned Ball & Cup & Turned Pens<\/p><\/div>\n

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Turned Lidded Boxes<\/p><\/div>\n

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Answering questions, selling items & demonstration turning.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Woodturning demonstration<\/p><\/div>\n

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Interacting with fairgoers.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n

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