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Johnstown Club Turns Wood into Art
17 Aug
Summary
- Southern Alleghenies Woodturners offers open studio Saturdays for members and public.
- Club is a chapter of the American Association of Woodturners, formed in 2024.
- Features an 1860s pattern maker lathe donated by Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
In downtown Johnstown, the Southern Alleghenies Woodturners has established a new creative hub. This club, founded in 2024 as a chapter of the American Association of Woodturners, is dedicated to the craft of woodturning. Members transform wood into artistic pieces using specialized lathes and techniques.
The organization recently moved to its second-floor location at 635 Apple Alley, offering an open studio on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This studio is accessible to both club members and the general public, providing an opportunity to use the available equipment. The club aims to foster a community for woodturning enthusiasts in the Greater Johnstown region.
Southern Alleghenies Woodturners currently has 26 active members and meets monthly. Their equipment includes eight lathes, notably an 1860s pattern maker lathe that was refurbished and is a significant historical artifact. Membership costs $35 per year. The club is also planning to expand its offerings to include general woodworking, encouraging broader community involvement.
