05/10/2026
What a weekend!
AWSA Symposium 2026 – Rooted in Africa has come to an end, and what a wonderful weekend it was!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who played a part in making this symposium so special. ❤️
To our organisers — thank you for the countless hours of planning, preparation and hard work behind the scenes. So much goes into making an event like this happen, and we appreciate every bit of it.
To our demonstrators — thank you for sharing your knowledge, skills, creativity and passion. You inspired us, challenged us and reminded us why we love this craft.
To all our attendees — thank you for showing up, travelling from near and far, sharing your stories, your laughter and your love of woodturning. You are what makes the AWSA community so special.
To our sponsors — thank you for believing in AWSA and for your generous support. Your contribution helps us grow and build a stronger woodturning community in South Africa.
And to our incredible volunteers — thank you for giving your time, energy and enthusiasm. You were there whenever something needed to be done, and we simply couldn't have done it without you!
Most of all, thank you for making AWSA Symposium 2026 – Rooted in Africa a weekend filled with friendship, learning, creativity, laughter and community.
🌿 We came together. We learned. We taught. We created. We turned.
And we leave with wonderful memories, new friendships and even more inspiration for the future.
Until we turn together again! 🪵❤️
