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Follow on Google News | American Woodturner wins 2015 niche publishing awardBy: American Association of Woodturners (AAW) American Woodturner (AW) journal offers inspiration, education, information, and organization to members of the woodturning community and those who aspire to turn wood. The publication serves amateur and professional woodturners, broadly ranging in age, skill level, and interests, and seeks to attract more youth and women members. Its content encompasses all woodturning- "I am happy to have received this award on behalf of the AAW. There are many people who make the journal the high-quality publication it is, but the leadership of Betty Scarpino, my predecessor, was instrumental. She deserves much of the credit for this award,” explained Joshua Friend, editor of American Woodturner. “American Woodturner is a significant benefit of AAW membership, but it is just one of many. Looking ahead, our job is to ensure the journal works in conjunction with AAW's portfolio of woodturning resources to meet the needs of a varied, dynamic association.” “It feels great to have American Woodturner acknowledged with this award,” stated Phil McDonald, executive director for the AAW. “The remarkable contributions of Josh Friend, Betty Scarpino, our team of editorial advisors, and Albarella Design, have made this recognition achievable and enabled us to consistently appeal to our growing woodturning audiences.” About the AAW The American Association of Woodturners (AAW) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, dedicated to advancing the art and craft of woodturning worldwide by providing opportunities for education, information, inspiration, and community. Established in 1986, AAW currently has more than 15,000 members and a network of over 350 local chapters globally. The AAW possesses the single largest collection of woodturning information anywhere and its journal, American Woodturner, is the foremost publication on the art and craft of woodturning in the world. To learn more, visit woodturner.org. About Woodturning Woodturning is a unique form of woodworking that dates back to ancient Egypt. Historically, the woodturning process has involved a lathe (a device that holds and spins wood securely), which is used to shape objects like chair legs, candlesticks, and bowls. Today, lathe-turned work is also understood as an art form and vehicle for individual enrichment, creativity, and self-expression. Ornamental and sculptural lathe-turned work is a highly-respected art form found in galleries and museums around the world. Pieces may be functional, ornamental, or even sculptural. With a modest learning curve, woodturning engages people from age 8 to 108, and the skills acquired last a lifetime. End
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