mac davis writes:

Anyone find it strange that the OP never replied?

Maybe she's shy...... :-) Or overwhelmed?

Our local club has several women turners. Like the men, some are
experienced, and some are beginners. I wonder if woodturning has more
women involved than in, say ... furniture making.

And if Geni is male forgive my error.

As for the forum, Just "grab a hunk of wood and start chipping away."