May 16-18, 2013

Utah Valley University campus at UCCU Events Center
800 W University Parkway
Orem, UT 84058

Make plans for May 16-18th to be part of the highly acclaimed Utah Woodturning Symposium!  Engage with today’s top professionals and up and coming woodturners in a friendly, informal learning environment with over 80 demonstrations to choose from and a full schedule of Special Events.  There is something for everyone!

The 2013 Demonstrators include: Nick Arnull, Mark Baker, Clinton Biggs, Kip Christensen, Andy Cole, David Drescher, J Paul Fennell, Cynthia Gibson, Steve Hagen, Mick Hanbury, Tim Heil, Joe Herrmann, Kurt Hertzog, Alan Lacer, Mary Lacer, Dennis Liggett, Mike Mahoney, Dale Nish, Jerry Sambrook, Mark Supik, John Wessels, Vic Wood, and Ken Wraight.

Here is the latest demonstration schedule and room location map.
Download PDF of schedule here.
Download PDF of UWS demo room and event map.
Please check back often for the latest information.

Don't miss the Instant Gallery with open hours throughout the symposium, the 11th Annual Pen Turner’s Rendezvous (Wednesday Evening) or the Woodturner's Swap Meet (Thursday Evening). There really is something for everyone!

During the day on Wednesday, kick off the symposium at Craft Supplies USA's Super Wednesday event. Enjoy a day full of Free Demonstrations and New Product Demos - -Arrive Early for the Best Seats and Hottest Deals! Come and Enjoy over 20 FREE demonstrations, Clearance Sale, BBQ Lunch, Door Prizes, and a fun day with friends.

Craft Supplies USA
1287 E. 1120 S.
Provo, UT 84606  
Ph# 1 800 551 8876

Special Exhibition: View an extraordinary exhibition of Selected Works from the Dale Nish Collection. It is not often one is able to view turnings from so many of the world’s greatest woodturners all under the same roof. Take this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view an extraordinary exhibition of Selected Works from the Dale Nish Collection at the Utah Woodturning Symposium Instant Gallery. The Dale Nish Collection is not only a collection of spectacular woodturnings from around the world but is also a treasury of stories and friendships Dale has made with woodturners over the past 50 years, such as; Ray Allen, David Ellsworth, Dell Stubbs, Bonnie Klein and many, many more. Recognized for his guidance and support of up-and-coming woodturners Dale has influenced the world of woodturning for the better, encouraging turners to believe in themselves. The Dale Nish Collection reflects his influence on many unknown turners as well as the early works of some of today’s top professionals. Be inspired by the woodturnings on display and the stories behind them as you experience this extraordinary exhibition of Selected Works from the Dale Nish Collection.

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