Aloha and welcome to the Big Island Woodturners!
We are a non-profit dedicated to educating its members and the public about woodturning.
Feel free to contact us at:
easthawaiiwoodturners@gmail.com
Our woodturning demonstrations and meetings are open to the public and are held at the Butler building behind the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium at 323 Manono St., Hilo, Hawaii 96720. Please see below for the next upcoming demonstration day.
Newcomers are welcome!


The next meeting and demo will be on March 15th. The meeting starts at 11am and the demo will be from 1pm-3pm. Kyle is our featured artist demonstrating the McNaughton core saving system. This system allows maximizing efficiency in the use of valuable woods like koa. It will be held at the Butler building (see map pictures below) that is behind the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium at 323 Manono St., Hilo, HI 96720. Feel free to bring your own chair. All are welcome. See you there!
Upcoming demonstrations and meetings (times will be announced soon):
March 15th, 2025 (Butler Building)
April 12th, 2025 (Butler Building)
May 24th (Butler Building)
There will be a variety of live woodturning demonstrations and is open to the public. Feel free to bring a chair, drink and lunch if needed. Newcomers can email us for more information at: easthawaiiwoodturners@gmail.com
Click the map pictures below to enlarge the photos of the Butler Building.

