There are numerous benefits from being a member [and an active one at that] of your local woodturning club. Things likelearning, mentorship, trying tools to see if they work well for you before you go out and buy one, blank prep, purchasing in bulk for consumable items like abrasives and glues..........numerous other benefits all make the yearly dues well worth the cost........in fact I contend we get far more value back than we ever spend in dollars!

One of the clubs I am a member of will host world renowned turner, Liam O'neil, from Ireland, this coming Saturday. Well, actually for three days with two of them being hands on classes for those members who want individual teaching from Liam. An all day demo with lunch break on Saturday as well............can't beat it for $20!

I encourage you to participate in your club and make it a better organization.........active members allow a club to do so much more than one whose members are ambivalent about club activities!