The Southern Piedmont Woodturners Association leases a large space here at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios (Studio 122), and has about 65-70 members. See their Artist Page on this website, for images; and/or their own website for more info. Southern Piedmont Woodturners (SPW) has changed its regular monthly meeting schedule for the New Year (2026), from 3rd Tuesday evening to 4th Saturday morning. January’s meeting, accordingly will be the morning of January 24, 2026. Non-members are welcome to attend the first time for free. “Open Turning” and Workshop events for members occur regularly. Any participation in turning activities is only allowed after joining the club and taking appropriate training.
January 2026 Monthly Meeting Demo: Ikebana Spikey Flower Bowl
Southern Piedmont Woodturners January Regular Meeting + Workshop:
Date: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Following the meeting, SPW will hold a workshop (at 1:00) on making the same form as that presented in the demonstration at the meeting, the Ikebana Spikey Flower Bowl.
SPW Club President, Larry Nottingham, says: “We have some exceptional wood for this event – some Ambrosia maple, Padauk, and a few pieces of black walnut for the participants to choose from. This event is now posted on the calendar at our website so that participants can register and hold a spot for this workshop. This day, we believe, will provide an exceptional meeting, demonstration, and follow-on workshop. Other events in January and February involve our usual open turning sessions during which turners can work with tutors to learn new skills, work on projects, or just practice and sharpen specific turning skills.”
Workshops are open to SPW members only at this time.
Membership in the SPW can be gained online, via their club website, https://spwoodturners.com/
For more info on the group and the venue, see ClearWaterArtists.com
SPW has two large overhead screens for showing a demonstrator’s hands up close
Safe turning methods are taught and various turning days held for members monthly!
The Southern Piedmont Woodturners meet for fellowship and technical demonstrations on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm until 9:00 pm. We meet at our studio (#122) at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Drive NW, Concord, NC 28025. Informal gathering starts at 6:00 pm; the meeting formally starts at 6:30 pm and the program is usually finished by 9:00 pm.
We usually have an "Instant Gallery" of members’ items they bring to demonstrate how previous demonstrators have influenced their work. We also have a raffle of items to raise funds for the club.
In addition to ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, the SPW is associated with the Cabarrus County Arts Council (CCAC), the American Association of Woodturners (AAW), and the North Carolina Woodturners Association (NCWA).
To inquire about club activities, see the club website. Or, you may call the ClearWater Arts Center and speak with ClearWater Coordinator, Sarah Gay at 704-920-6600 who can help direct your call.
A typical monthly meeting with demonstrator showing a technique of interest.
