NUTMEG WOODTURNERS LEAGUE
Founded 1989 A chapter of the American Association of Woodturners Brookfield, Ct.
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Welcome!
You’ve come to the award-winning home of one of the oldest woodturning clubs in the U.S. We bring turners of all skill levels together to share ideas and techniques, and we promote turning as both a craft and an art form.
What we do.
At our meetings, you'll see woodturning demonstrations, share ideas, and have a chance to show off your work. We alternate monthly meetings at the Brookfield Craft Center with learning sessions at members' shops.
Get to know us.
We urge you to visit this site often to see the wide range of our members' creativity and to check the upcoming events page for meetings, classes, and demos. We hope you like what you see, join the club, and participate in our regular activities.
David Ellsworth
David Ellsworth—one of the most successful and influential turners and teachers of the past 50 years—died in mid-June.
Born in Iowa in 1944, Ellsworth was initially trained as a sculptor, earning fine arts degrees from the University of Colorado.
He soon took up turning, however, and opened his first private studio in 1974. In 1986, Ellsworth helped found the American Association of Woodturners and served as its president until 1991. Until this year, he was the only AAW member to have attended every one of the organization's annual symposiums.
Known for creating large, thin-walled vessels with very small openings, Ellsworth's work is part of the permanent collection of 43 museums. He has also received numerous honors and awards. Ellsworth was featured in the AAW video series "Voices." Scroll to the AAW Info page to watch.
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The AAW is the world's largest organization devoted to work on the lathe. We urge all Nutmeg members to also join the AAW.
Our club has a long and rewarding association with the Brookfield Craft Center, which offers a wide range of classes in turning, weaving, jewelry, pottery, digital arts, and more.
Join the ongoing discussions on our Facebook group. Members can share images of their work, see what others are doing, and keep up with club events.
Join the club's Google Group to stay in touch with other Nutmeggers. This is a great resource if you have tools to sell or wood to share, or if you're in the market for tools or wood.
Is there something you want to see on the site? Did you find a mistake? Contact us at: nutmegwoodturners@gmail.com