Hi All,
I am looking for a woodworking school recomendation. Somewhere I can
advance my skills and possibly (but not necessary) bring home a piece
of furiture in the process. Classes that last no longer than 2 weeks.
Anyone have experince with any of the following?
1.Center for Furniture Craftsmanship on Maine
2.Lonnie Bird's in Tennesee
3.Rosewood studio in Almonte Ontario
Location is not a problem as I am willing to travel.
I was also thinking of American Sycamore Woodowrkers Retreat in Indaina
but I heard they went bankrupt
Whit
Thanks Patriarch,for the tip on the William Eng school. I found their
website and they look very interesting. Does anyone have any experince
with them?
Whit
Patriarch wrote:
> "whit" <[email protected]> wrote in
> news:[email protected]:
>
> > Hi All,
> > I am looking for a woodworking school recomendation. Somewhere I can
> > advance my skills and possibly (but not necessary) bring home a piece
> > of furiture in the process. Classes that last no longer than 2 weeks.
> > Anyone have experince with any of the following?
> >
> > 1.Center for Furniture Craftsmanship on Maine
> > 2.Lonnie Bird's in Tennesee
> > 3.Rosewood studio in Almonte Ontario
>
> Those folks have really good reputations. What do you want to build?
>
> > Location is not a problem as I am willing to travel.
>
> And yet you mention primarily East coast and heartland locations...
>
> Elsewhere:
>
> William Ng Woodworking Schools in Anaheim, CA (?) ((LA basin for
> certain)) has a strong lineup of teachers, with first rate credentials.
> I wish I had the chops to make a course there worth my time and money.
>
> Five or 6 really strong 'local' programs in the SF Bay Area, with small
> classes and excellent craft/art focus. Many instructors are alumni
> and/or adjunct faculty at College of the Redwoods, the school that
> Krenov led for two decades.
>
> UC San Diego has a leading edge furniture design program. Not my style,
> but it may be yours. Prepare for your world to bend.
>
> Several strong Colorado programs. A really good program in the Texas
> hill country, focused on traditional forms, and native woods. Pacific
> Northwest opportunities too numerous to mention, including traditional
> wooden boats. Woodturning symposia sufficient to mulch Montana...
>
> > I was also thinking of American Sycamore Woodowrkers Retreat in
> Indaina but I heard they went bankrupt
> >
>
> I don't think so.
>
> But it's July 1. You may be late in planning this summer's schedule.
> Many of these fill up months in advance.
>
> Patriarch
"1.Center for Furniture Craftsmanship on Maine "
I would like to hear more about this school. Quite a nice vacation spot
also.
"I was also thinking of American Sycamore Woodowrkers Retreat in
Indaina
bu"t I heard they went bankrupt "
A friend of mine took a class there recently and said they have
problems.
David Marks also teaches classes out of his shop in Santa Rosa, CA.
Check out his website for class schedules.
http://www.djmarks.com/classes.asp
"Buzz Burrowes" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Patriarch wrote:
>
> > Five or 6 really strong 'local' programs in the SF Bay Area, with small
> > classes and excellent craft/art focus. Many instructors are alumni
> > and/or adjunct faculty at College of the Redwoods, the school that
> > Krenov led for two decades.
>
> I'm local to the SF Bay Area, and would be interested in any info you
> might have on the programs you metion above. Mind elaborating (on the
> boards or direct email)?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Buzz
>
I've taken courses at Alameda Woodworker Academy. You always come home
with a project. They have a web, site just do a search for Alameda
woodworker Academy. He's not a movie star(magazine star), but certainly
an excellent teacher. Most importantly, he stresses safety.
Don
>
> I'm local to the SF Bay Area, and would be interested in any info you
> might have on the programs you metion above. Mind elaborating (on the
> boards or direct email)?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Buzz
Hi Patriarch,
Could you elaborate a little on the local SF Bay Area facilities?
Laney College perhaps? I'm interested in taking classes too and live
in Alameda.
Thanks for your help.
Mike Dembroge
Patriarch wrote:
> "whit" <[email protected]> wrote in
> news:[email protected]:
>
> > Hi All,
> > I am looking for a woodworking school recomendation. Somewhere I can
> > advance my skills and possibly (but not necessary) bring home a piece
> > of furiture in the process. Classes that last no longer than 2 weeks.
> > Anyone have experince with any of the following?
> >
> > 1.Center for Furniture Craftsmanship on Maine
> > 2.Lonnie Bird's in Tennesee
> > 3.Rosewood studio in Almonte Ontario
>
> Those folks have really good reputations. What do you want to build?
>
> > Location is not a problem as I am willing to travel.
>
> And yet you mention primarily East coast and heartland locations...
>
> Elsewhere:
>
> William Ng Woodworking Schools in Anaheim, CA (?) ((LA basin for
> certain)) has a strong lineup of teachers, with first rate credentials.
> I wish I had the chops to make a course there worth my time and money.
>
> Five or 6 really strong 'local' programs in the SF Bay Area, with small
> classes and excellent craft/art focus. Many instructors are alumni
> and/or adjunct faculty at College of the Redwoods, the school that
> Krenov led for two decades.
>
> UC San Diego has a leading edge furniture design program. Not my style,
> but it may be yours. Prepare for your world to bend.
>
> Several strong Colorado programs. A really good program in the Texas
> hill country, focused on traditional forms, and native woods. Pacific
> Northwest opportunities too numerous to mention, including traditional
> wooden boats. Woodturning symposia sufficient to mulch Montana...
>
> > I was also thinking of American Sycamore Woodowrkers Retreat in
> Indaina but I heard they went bankrupt
> >
>
> I don't think so.
>
> But it's July 1. You may be late in planning this summer's schedule.
> Many of these fill up months in advance.
>
> Patriarch
Mike,
Not sure what you meant by saying "a mean thing"...I'm thinking you are
responding to someone else, or you misunderstood what I meant? There
is nothing wrong with Jerry's appearance; the reference was not to his
physical looks. Perhaps I should have said he may not have famous,
celebrity status (like David Marks or Norm), however he is an excellent
instructor. Maybe he SHOULD start his own show! Hope this clears up
what appears to be a misunderstanding. No offense intended.
Hi Whit,
ASWR 's Mike posted just above. Their web site still works. Cheers. JG
http://www.americansycamoreretreat.com/
whit wrote:
> Hi All,
> I am looking for a woodworking school recomendation. Somewhere I can
> advance my skills and possibly (but not necessary) bring home a piece
> of furiture in the process. Classes that last no longer than 2 weeks.
> Anyone have experince with any of the following?
>
> 1.Center for Furniture Craftsmanship on Maine
> 2.Lonnie Bird's in Tennesee
> 3.Rosewood studio in Almonte Ontario
>
> Location is not a problem as I am willing to travel.
>
> I was also thinking of American Sycamore Woodowrkers Retreat in Indaina
> but I heard they went bankrupt
>
> Whit
Upscale wrote:
> No mention of it on their website and they've got a 2005 calendar of
> operations.
> http://www.americansycamoreretreat.com/
I've talked to Mike recently. He and Dana still very much in business,
and doing well. It's unfortunate that people repeat what they've been
told without checking on its veracity. People who put their lives into
what they do can be hurt by thoughtless words, not to mention the
financial damage to their livliehood. Call Mike and tell him hello if
you feel like it, he posted his 800 number just the other day. I'm sure
he'd appreciate the support.
Dave in Fairfax
--
reply-to doesn't work
use:
daveldr at att dot net
American Association of Woodturners
http://www.woodturner.org
Capital Area Woodturners
http://www.capwoodturners.org/
PATINA
http://www.patinatools.org
rickluce wrote:
> Mike,
> Not sure what you meant by saying "a mean thing"...I'm thinking you are
> responding to someone else, or you misunderstood what I meant? There
> is nothing wrong with Jerry's appearance; the reference was not to his
> physical looks. Perhaps I should have said he may not have famous,
> celebrity status (like David Marks or Norm), however he is an excellent
> instructor. Maybe he SHOULD start his own show! Hope this clears up
> what appears to be a misunderstanding. No offense intended.
It was in reference to woodguy's comments about them being bankrupt and
having problems. Erroneous, BTW. Unless you're woodguy, it wasn't
directed toward you, a misunderstanding, I think.
Dave in Fairfax
--
reply-to doesn't work
use:
daveldr at att dot net
American Association of Woodturners
http://www.woodturner.org
Capital Area Woodturners
http://www.capwoodturners.org/
PATINA
http://www.patinatools.org
"Larry Kraus" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> >I was also thinking of American Sycamore Woodowrkers Retreat in Indaina
> >but I heard they went bankrupt
> >
> This would be very disappointing news. Mike and Dana run friendly
> programs in a fine facility that is convenient to many of us in the
> Midwest. Their guest instructors have included many prominent American
> woodworkers.
No mention of it on their website and they've got a 2005 calendar of
operations.
http://www.americansycamoreretreat.com/
"whit" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi All,
> I am looking for a woodworking school recomendation. Somewhere I can
> advance my skills and possibly (but not necessary) bring home a piece
> of furiture in the process. Classes that last no longer than 2 weeks.
> Anyone have experince with any of the following?
>
> 1.Center for Furniture Craftsmanship on Maine
> 2.Lonnie Bird's in Tennesee
> 3.Rosewood studio in Almonte Ontario
>
> Location is not a problem as I am willing to travel.
>
>
> I was also thinking of American Sycamore Woodowrkers Retreat in Indaina
> but I heard they went bankrupt
>
>
> Whit
>
"whit" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> Hi All,
> I am looking for a woodworking school recomendation. Somewhere I can
> advance my skills and possibly (but not necessary) bring home a piece
> of furiture in the process. Classes that last no longer than 2 weeks.
> Anyone have experince with any of the following?
>
> 1.Center for Furniture Craftsmanship on Maine
> 2.Lonnie Bird's in Tennesee
> 3.Rosewood studio in Almonte Ontario
Those folks have really good reputations. What do you want to build?
> Location is not a problem as I am willing to travel.
And yet you mention primarily East coast and heartland locations...
Elsewhere:
William Ng Woodworking Schools in Anaheim, CA (?) ((LA basin for
certain)) has a strong lineup of teachers, with first rate credentials.
I wish I had the chops to make a course there worth my time and money.
Five or 6 really strong 'local' programs in the SF Bay Area, with small
classes and excellent craft/art focus. Many instructors are alumni
and/or adjunct faculty at College of the Redwoods, the school that
Krenov led for two decades.
UC San Diego has a leading edge furniture design program. Not my style,
but it may be yours. Prepare for your world to bend.
Several strong Colorado programs. A really good program in the Texas
hill country, focused on traditional forms, and native woods. Pacific
Northwest opportunities too numerous to mention, including traditional
wooden boats. Woodturning symposia sufficient to mulch Montana...
> I was also thinking of American Sycamore Woodowrkers Retreat in
Indaina but I heard they went bankrupt
>
I don't think so.
But it's July 1. You may be late in planning this summer's schedule.
Many of these fill up months in advance.
Patriarch
Buzz Burrowes <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> Patriarch wrote:
>
>> Five or 6 really strong 'local' programs in the SF Bay Area, with
>> small classes and excellent craft/art focus. Many instructors are
>> alumni and/or adjunct faculty at College of the Redwoods, the school
>> that Krenov led for two decades.
>
> I'm local to the SF Bay Area, and would be interested in any info you
> might have on the programs you metion above. Mind elaborating (on the
> boards or direct email)?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Buzz
>
Mt Diablo Adult Education, Pleasant Hill, CA - fairly full range through
intermediate levels. Many of the instructors have had summer CR
experience. Good folks. affiliated with www.diablowoodworkers.com
Arnold Champagne, SF. Arnie did the program at CR, and drank the
KoolAid. Gorgeous veneer and joinery work. Chairs, tables and small
objects are his specialty. Small, short-duration, repeat classes (think
2 to 3 day sessions, every 4-6
weeks.)http://www.champagnesfurniture.com/
Jay Van Arsdale & John Lavine (& others, I'm sure) teach in the area,
based in and about the Laney College program in Oakland. Jay has a
specialty in Japanese style and design sensitivity. A pro woodworker of
my acquaintance trained with him, and cannot speak more highly of him.
John Lavine edits Woodwork Magazine.
What MJ Wallace said about Jerry in Alameda agrees with every one I've
talked to who has taken classes from him. It's a worthwhile investment.
John Grew Sheridan teaches in the area. I think he's at the Academy of
Art near the SF waterfront, at least part time. Arques Wooden Boat
school in Marin County. As several others have mentioned, David Marks
in Sonoma County, as well as Brian Condrian, Michael Cullen, Greg Zall,
Seth Janofsky and others of the marquetry wizards. Sonoma County
Woodworkers is a good starting point for contacting them.
http://www.sonomawoodworkers.com/
Bay Area Woodworkers http://www.geocities.com/bawanewsletter/
Baulines Crafts Guild http://www.baulinescraftguild.org/
There is reliable information about Sacramento activity, too, but I
haven't met any of those folks yet. And more is going on in the South
Bay, but again, that's not in my regular circles.
I KNOW I've left out a number of really good teachers and craftspeople.
We didn't even start on turners, finishing experts or restoration/period
types. There are a more options than can be taken advantage of here.
Something should work for you.
Patriarch
"Mike" <[email protected]> wrote in news:1120245267.899115.136270
@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com:
> Hi Patriarch,
> Could you elaborate a little on the local SF Bay Area facilities?
> Laney College perhaps? I'm interested in taking classes too and live
> in Alameda.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Mike Dembroge
>
Just wander over there and listen for the power tools! They have a wood
technology program, with a (commercial) cabinet making focus. centered on
getting folks jobs in the industry. Or so I'm told.
I haven't been, but some folks I know thought the program worthwhile.
My focus is somewhat more esoteric, as a hobbyist in sawdust therapy. Mt
wife claims I have always been somewhat of an elistist yb. ;-) And yet,
she stays married to me these 32+ years. Must be some sort of codependency
thing going on here. ;-)
Patriarch
"whit" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi All,
> I am looking for a woodworking school recomendation. Somewhere I can
> advance my skills and possibly (but not necessary) bring home a piece
> of furiture in the process. Classes that last no longer than 2 weeks.
> Anyone have experince with any of the following?
>
> 1.Center for Furniture Craftsmanship on Maine
> 2.Lonnie Bird's in Tennesee
> 3.Rosewood studio in Almonte Ontario
>
> Location is not a problem as I am willing to travel.
>
>
> I was also thinking of American Sycamore Woodowrkers Retreat in Indaina
> but I heard they went bankrupt
>
>
> Whit
<http://www.northwestwoodworking.com/about.html>
See Distance Program.
>
Patriarch wrote:
> Five or 6 really strong 'local' programs in the SF Bay Area, with small
> classes and excellent craft/art focus. Many instructors are alumni
> and/or adjunct faculty at College of the Redwoods, the school that
> Krenov led for two decades.
I'm local to the SF Bay Area, and would be interested in any info you
might have on the programs you metion above. Mind elaborating (on the
boards or direct email)?
Thanks in advance,
Buzz
"whit" <[email protected]> wrote:
>I was also thinking of American Sycamore Woodowrkers Retreat in Indaina
>but I heard they went bankrupt
>
This would be very disappointing news. Mike and Dana run friendly
programs in a fine facility that is convenient to many of us in the
Midwest. Their guest instructors have included many prominent American
woodworkers.
Did you attempt to contact them before making such a statement?
"whit" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi All,
> I am looking for a woodworking school recomendation. Somewhere I can
> advance my skills and possibly (but not necessary) bring home a piece
> of furiture in the process. Classes that last no longer than 2 weeks.
A few years ago, I took a week-long furniture building course at the
Heartwood School (http://www.heartwoodschool.com) in Massachusetts. They
mostly do house building and timber framing, but have some furniture
courses too.
I have attended three different programs at the Center for Furniture
Craftsmanship in Maine. Each was terrific and I would recommend the
Center to anyone who wants to immerse themself in woodworking for a
couple of weeks. The facility is wonderful - well equipped and a
beautiful campus setting. Maine itself is of course beautiful.
I have also attended a brief weekend workship at the American Sycamore
Retreat. The program was excellent. The people were extremely nice. The
facility however is not on a par with the Maine school. This is not a
reason to rule them out - I'm just pointing out differences.
I think you could return from either program with a piece of furniture.
Please email me directly if you have specific questions.
whit wrote:
> Hi All,
> I am looking for a woodworking school recomendation. Somewhere I can
> advance my skills and possibly (but not necessary) bring home a piece
> of furiture in the process. Classes that last no longer than 2 weeks.
> Anyone have experince with any of the following?
>
> 1.Center for Furniture Craftsmanship on Maine
> 2.Lonnie Bird's in Tennesee
> 3.Rosewood studio in Almonte Ontario
>
> Location is not a problem as I am willing to travel.
>
>
> I was also thinking of American Sycamore Woodowrkers Retreat in Indaina
> but I heard they went bankrupt
>
>
> Whit
>
Thanks! Great info!
Buzz
Patriarch wrote:
> Buzz Burrowes <[email protected]> wrote in
> news:[email protected]:
>
>
>>Patriarch wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Five or 6 really strong 'local' programs in the SF Bay Area, with
>>>small classes and excellent craft/art focus. Many instructors are
>>>alumni and/or adjunct faculty at College of the Redwoods, the school
>>>that Krenov led for two decades.
>>
>>I'm local to the SF Bay Area, and would be interested in any info you
>>might have on the programs you metion above. Mind elaborating (on the
>>boards or direct email)?
>>
>>Thanks in advance,
>>Buzz
>>
>
>
> Mt Diablo Adult Education, Pleasant Hill, CA - fairly full range through
> intermediate levels. Many of the instructors have had summer CR
> experience. Good folks. affiliated with www.diablowoodworkers.com
>
> Arnold Champagne, SF. Arnie did the program at CR, and drank the
> KoolAid. Gorgeous veneer and joinery work. Chairs, tables and small
> objects are his specialty. Small, short-duration, repeat classes (think
> 2 to 3 day sessions, every 4-6
> weeks.)http://www.champagnesfurniture.com/
>
> Jay Van Arsdale & John Lavine (& others, I'm sure) teach in the area,
> based in and about the Laney College program in Oakland. Jay has a
> specialty in Japanese style and design sensitivity. A pro woodworker of
> my acquaintance trained with him, and cannot speak more highly of him.
> John Lavine edits Woodwork Magazine.
>
> What MJ Wallace said about Jerry in Alameda agrees with every one I've
> talked to who has taken classes from him. It's a worthwhile investment.
>
> John Grew Sheridan teaches in the area. I think he's at the Academy of
> Art near the SF waterfront, at least part time. Arques Wooden Boat
> school in Marin County. As several others have mentioned, David Marks
> in Sonoma County, as well as Brian Condrian, Michael Cullen, Greg Zall,
> Seth Janofsky and others of the marquetry wizards. Sonoma County
> Woodworkers is a good starting point for contacting them.
> http://www.sonomawoodworkers.com/
>
> Bay Area Woodworkers http://www.geocities.com/bawanewsletter/
>
> Baulines Crafts Guild http://www.baulinescraftguild.org/
>
> There is reliable information about Sacramento activity, too, but I
> haven't met any of those folks yet. And more is going on in the South
> Bay, but again, that's not in my regular circles.
>
> I KNOW I've left out a number of really good teachers and craftspeople.
> We didn't even start on turners, finishing experts or restoration/period
> types. There are a more options than can be taken advantage of here.
> Something should work for you.
>
> Patriarch