Welcome to the home page of the Channel Islands Woodturners.
We are a group of woodturners located on the central coast of California committed to enhancing the skills, safety and enjoyment of woodturning for our members and to inspiring and educating our community about the wonders of our craft. We do this through meetings, demonstrations, mentoring and community involvement.
Visitors are always welcome. Come join us at one of our meetings in Ventura and see for yourself what woodturning is all about!
Please feel free to look around our website. If you’d like more information, please contact us.
Channel Islands Woodturners is a local chapter of the American Association of Woodturners (AAW) located in Southern California.
Next Meeting
July Meeting Meeting and Top Turning - Come and learn how to turn tops for the Ventura County Fair NOTE: Cabrillo Middle School is closed for renovations
Location: Mark Evans shop - 400 Valley View Drive, Oak View, CA 93022
Date: Saturday July 19, 2025
Time: 9:00 - 12:00 Noon Pacific time - club business, announcements, and turning tops. June Meeting Summer Picnic - Come join us for food and socializing. We will…
President’s Blog
Crafting Well-Being: Emotional Intelligence Through the Art of Woodturning — When turning wood, have you ever looked up at the clock and discovered that hours have simply disappeared in a wonderful flow of creativity? This sense of being fully immersed, where time seems to stand still, is not just a delightful experience—it’s a profound example of how the art of woodturning can contribute to our emotional intelligence and overall well-being.…