Fine work in furniture, Joinery and work in the styles like David Marks. We'd like to do this in our retirement.
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Fine work in furniture, Joinery and work in the styles like David Marks. We'd like to do this in our retirement.
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Bill, have your BIL check out the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine. They offer a number of different programs from one and two-week focused workshops to a 12-week "Intensive" and a 9-month "Comprehensive." They also have fellowships for talented students, and many of the classes are taught by visiting instructors from all over the world. I've taken two one-week workshops, one with Garrett Hack and the other with Craig Vandall Stevens. Both were excellent. Here's the link: http://www.woodschool.org/
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If you haven't already, go to finewoodworking.com and search "woodworking schools directory" - they are listed by state.
there are several there that I'd love to take 9 months off to attend.
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My BIL, Bill, Is always looking out for me. Great guy btw.
I am the guy thinking about the WW school. I will retire next year. I have done a little woodworking here and there over the years, but have not done as much as I'd like. Too busy raising the kids and never had much for a workshop.
I am setting up the garage right now and collecting the tools I will need.
I have no desire or need for credentials like a degree. But I want to make the finest furniture and art I can muster. The 12 week and the 9 month comprehensive program at the Rockport Maine school look real good to me. The only booger is I live in the southwest and that is a long time to be away. However, I almost have the LOML talked into it.
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Eric,
The Maine coast would be a nice change if scenery for you, it's beautiful there; and I can assure you that you would enjoy the school. If you decide to go, drop me a note. I have a line an excellent apartment in Camden, 10 min. from the school, where we stayed both times we were there, and I'll be happy to answer any questions you have, insofar as I'm able.
Hank Knight
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David Marks teaches classes and The WoodWhisperer is in Phoenix.
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Thanks Teresa. Any idea when and how much? I'm a big fan of David Marks work. Maby that's a class I could attend.
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