The Southern Piedmont Woodturners Association (SPW) 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.
April 2026 Monthly Meeting & Demonstration:
Saturday, April 25, 2026 – 9:00 – 11:30 am* – Demonstrator TBA
Afternoon Workshop, 1:00: In the afternoon - Theme TBA
Workshops are currently open only to SPW members. Visitors might be able to join SPW, at the Meeting or can join at SPW website.
See details on SPW events, and sign up to be a member, on SPW’s own website, https://spwoodturners.com/
With members from 16 – 80+, SPW’s membership includes women and men from Charlotte, Concord, Davidson, Huntersville, Kannapolis, and Harrisburg, North Carolina and surrounding areas. Their mission is education on the art and craft of turning artistic and functional forms from wood. They welcome new onlookers and members to the monthly meetings, which are held every 4th Saturday morning of each month.
*You will find the SPW in Studio 122 - on the second (main) floor of ClearWater’s Main Buidling. Exterior Entrance into the studio, is at the top of the tall stairs across from the Ceramic Center Doors, and large mural on the Clearwell Building; visible when entering from the Kerr Street driveway. If you need handicapped access or other special accommodations, please email members@spwoodturners.com in advance.
For more info on the group and the venue, see https://www.clearwaterartists.com/southern-piedmont-woodworkers
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 at our studio (#122) at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Drive NW, Concord, NC 28025.
Members bring items 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.
