Taking Woodturning to the Next Level
By Dane Chandler
The Worldwide Woodturners family has come a long way since a small group of passionate woodturners came together in the fall of 2019 with a simple goal: make quality woodturning education available to everyone, regardless of where they live or what they can afford.
Today, that vision has grown into an international community of more than 3,000 members who gather each week for free live Zoom demonstrations, share ideas and techniques, encourage one another, and help preserve the craft of woodturning for future generations.
Now we’ve taken the next step.: Level-Up 2026 is our premier hands-on educational event, designed to give woodturners an opportunity to move beyond watching demonstrations and experience personalized instruction at the lathe.
September 17–19, 2026, woodturners from across the United States and abroad will
gather in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, for three days of intensive, hands-on learning led by an outstanding team of experienced coaches. Whether you’re learning foundational skills or refining advanced techniques, Level-Up is built around small-group instruction that allows participants to ask questions, receive individual guidance, and spend more time actually turning wood.
Unlike traditional symposium demonstrations where hundreds of people watch from the audience, Level-Up puts participants directly at the lathe. Every attendee has the opportunity to learn by doing while receiving one-on-one coaching from accomplished turners who are passionate about sharing their knowledge.
Registration includes all project materials, so there’s no need to bring wood. Participants simply bring their favorite turning tools and gouges, and we’ll provide the rest.
Just as importantly, an evening meal is included with your registration each day, giving everyone time to relax, share ideas, discuss techniques, and build friendships with fellow woodturners from around the world. Those conversations around the dinner table often become just as valuable as the lessons learned in the shop.
The success of Worldwide Woodturners has always been driven by volunteers, dedicated coaches, generous supporters, and members who believe that knowledge is meant to be shared. Level-Up is another exciting chapter in that journey, bringing together education, fellowship, and a shared passion for the craft we all enjoy.
If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to improve your turning skills, learn directly from experienced coaches, and become part of an incredible community, we invite you to join us at
Level-Up 2026.
We look forward to seeing you in Wisconsin this September as we continue helping woodturners around the world learn, grow, and inspire one another.