I am also newly elected to Public Relations for our local club. We are looking at ways to expand our membership. We would like to get some more youth involved in woodturning. I am reaching out to 4-H, Scouts, and local schools. Any advice on how to get in front of younger folks? I am not just talking about High Schoolers, college age, young to middle age. I will take any hints you may have. Thanks.
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Welcome to the forum. We have started working with shop teachers but there are many options that might work. You should join the chapter leadership forum.It is found under communities on the AAW page.
Welcome Dan! Not many schools have shop any more around here. However, one at a school near me recently had 7 students create segmented bowls during a special January term. Contacting 4-H or Scouts may be a good way to go. Keep us posted on your progress.
Welcome to the forum!
Thanks for the welcome. I did get feedback from 4-H, hope it works out. Will try schools as well.
Hi Dan! I don’t have any worthy ideas to offer, but I do like the idea. Given craft fair season is coming up, maybe you can set up some mini lathes and demo things like honey dippers, wands, etc… just a thought that might get younger folks interested. Keep us posted on your plans!
Howdy and welcome from Texas!!!!