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
June 27 Meeting Summer Picnic Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Church of the Foothills - 6279 Foothill Road, Ventura, California
Come join us for food and socializing. We will also have a show and tell __________________________________ Special July Meeting - Sally Ault Demo "Box with Top Lid" - 2 Day Event Date: Saturday, July 25 2026
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Pacific time - Lunch included
Cost: $35 members, $40…
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.…