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
May 23 Meeting Cabrillo Middle School Woodshop
1426 E Santa Clara Street, Ventura, CA Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 am Pacific time - club business, announcements, wood raffle, etc.
10:00 - 12:00 noon Pacific time - Demo, MaryAlice Birk - "Bagel Box or Donut Box" Apr 25 Meeting Cabrillo Middle School Woodshop
1426 E Santa Clara Street, Ventura, CA Member Challenge: turning eggs, pierced eggs and beads OR…
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.…