Over the winter as our school's classes slow down I am offering
special classes for one or two students at a time. If you would like
to build a piece of furniture, do a woodworking project, or a
workbench and would like someone to help and guide you through the
process this would be a perfect match. Please take a look at my web
site and if you have any questions or special needs and suggestions,
please just give me an email. I would be glad to help. I assure you
that I do not intend to spam, just trying to make a living doing
something that I love.
your friend at American Sycamore,
Mike
[email protected]
www.americansycamoreretreat.com
Looks good. But maybe next year, my budget is blown this year....
I'm especially interested in the Green & Green joinery workshop, the
router workshop, and the Attention to Fine Details Workshop.
The "coffin building workshop" is a little disturbing. Would I build
one for myself or somebody I love? Not a very pleasant thought either
way.
What's the sales pitch of your school over the Rosewood studio or any
of the schools in Maine?
[email protected] (Mike at American Sycamore) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
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> www.americansycamoreretreat.com
I suspect they are competent. I know one of the instructors (Harv) and
he definitely is competent. Anderson Ranch is a bit expensive, though.
I always think "How many tools could I buy with that money?"
patriarch <<patriarch>[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> patrick conroy <[email protected]> wrote in
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> > Hmmm - didcha' know there's Gold in these hills? (Maybe that'll
> > motivate someone.)
> >
> http://www.andersonranch.org/index.cfm
>
> These folks seem pretty competent...
"Never Enough Money" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> The "coffin building workshop" is a little disturbing. Would I build
> one for myself or somebody I love? Not a very pleasant thought either
> way.
It is disturbing if you don't die as it would be a waste of good wood.
I've thought about building one as a curio cabinet. When the time comes,
just pop out the shelves and put in the pillow. Off you go!
Ed
[email protected] (Never Enough Money) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Looks good. But maybe next year, my budget is blown this year....
>
> I'm especially interested in the Green & Green joinery workshop, the
> router workshop, and the Attention to Fine Details Workshop.
>
> The "coffin building workshop" is a little disturbing. Would I build
> one for myself or somebody I love? Not a very pleasant thought either
> way.
>
> What's the sales pitch of your school over the Rosewood studio or any
> of the schools in Maine?
>
>
> [email protected] (Mike at American Sycamore) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> [snip]
>
> >
> > www.americansycamoreretreat.com
Hey thanks for the comments!!! Hope to see you in class somtime!! No
sales pitch, it is just a wonderful place to spend a week doing
something that you love. You will learn, eat well, and go home with a
nice pice of furniture.
Today was day one in the "coffin" class. Most students are really
into Halloween or want an unique bookcase or coffee table. Kind of a
conversation piece you might say. Building a coffin is really kind of
fun and we try to keep it light hearted. Instead of pine most
students choose cherry and they are building a fine piece of
furniture. Who knows what makes the world go round!!
Having fun at American Sycamore,
Mike
patrick conroy <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> On 24 Oct 2004 18:32:38 -0700, [email protected] (Mike at American
> Sycamore) wrote:
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> >
> >
> >Over the winter as our school's classes slow down I am offering
> >special classes for one or two students at a time. If you would like
>
> Sure wish you guys would head west... Ain't much out here in the
> Rockies in the way of these schools. Would love to attend, but
> travellings out for now.
>
> Hmmm - didcha' know there's Gold in these hills? (Maybe that'll
> motivate someone.)
>
>
>
> >that I do not intend to spam, just trying to make a living doing
> >something that I love.
>
> Woodworking? Teaching? or Teaching Woodworking? In any case, we
> students are thankful!
Hey Patrick:
My first two states for students to come to our school is California
and New York state. I have more students from California than I do
from Indiana ......go figure?
take care and happy woodowrking....if I can figure it out I will try
to post some pictures from the casket class!!!
Mike from American Sycamore
www.americansycamoreretreat.com
patriarch <<patriarch>[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> patrick conroy <[email protected]> wrote in
> news:[email protected]:
>
> <snip>
>
> > Hmmm - didcha' know there's Gold in these hills? (Maybe that'll
> > motivate someone.)
> >
> http://www.andersonranch.org/index.cfm
>
> These folks seem pretty competent...
Hey Patrick:
Last season I had more students from California than I did from
Indiana. I have several students from California that have been here
every year since we opened. You know the old saying about whoever
came the farest must be the expert? Go figure. Thanks and happy
woodworking to all.
Mike
"Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I've thought about building one as a curio cabinet. When the time comes,
> just pop out the shelves and put in the pillow. Off you go!
It might be neat to make one into a standing bar replete with alcohol. When
my time came, I'd leave instructions to take out all the booze, bury me in
it and then distribute all the alcohol at a wake.
patrick conroy <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
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> Hmmm - didcha' know there's Gold in these hills? (Maybe that'll
> motivate someone.)
>
http://www.andersonranch.org/index.cfm
These folks seem pretty competent...
Right, you could buy lots of tools with the money spent for a first-class
course.
However, I would not trade my experience with a school (Marc Adams) for any
tool. A good class can quickly make up for years of experience and
dramatically raise your level of craftsmanship. Not many tools can do that.
Jay
"Never Enough Money" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I suspect they are competent. I know one of the instructors (Harv) and
> he definitely is competent. Anderson Ranch is a bit expensive, though.
> I always think "How many tools could I buy with that money?"
>
>
> patriarch <<patriarch>[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:<[email protected]>...
>> patrick conroy <[email protected]> wrote in
>> news:[email protected]:
>>
>> <snip>
>>
>> > Hmmm - didcha' know there's Gold in these hills? (Maybe that'll
>> > motivate someone.)
>> >
>> http://www.andersonranch.org/index.cfm
>>
>> These folks seem pretty competent...
On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 05:38:30 GMT, patriarch
<<patriarch>[email protected]> wrote:
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>>
>http://www.andersonranch.org/index.cfm
>
>These folks seem pretty competent...
Yep. But I hadn't checked their website in over a year. Still heavy
into Turning, but I see they've made a run at a furniture making class
or two.
Snowmass is a nice place.
And after reading this snippet:
"Techniques: This workshop will provide an introduction to hand tools,
tuning them up and using them not worshipping them. Power tools will
not be used in this class with the possible exception of a band saw or
drill press. "
Sounds like a cool place to hang out too.
On 24 Oct 2004 18:32:38 -0700, [email protected] (Mike at American
Sycamore) wrote:
>
>
>Over the winter as our school's classes slow down I am offering
>special classes for one or two students at a time. If you would like
Sure wish you guys would head west... Ain't much out here in the
Rockies in the way of these schools. Would love to attend, but
travellings out for now.
Hmmm - didcha' know there's Gold in these hills? (Maybe that'll
motivate someone.)
>that I do not intend to spam, just trying to make a living doing
>something that I love.
Woodworking? Teaching? or Teaching Woodworking? In any case, we
students are thankful!
On 25 Oct 2004 05:52:35 -0700, [email protected] (Never Enough
Money) wrote:
>Looks good. But maybe next year, my budget is blown this year....
>
>I'm especially interested in the Green & Green joinery workshop, the
>router workshop, and the Attention to Fine Details Workshop.
>
>The "coffin building workshop" is a little disturbing. Would I build
>one for myself or somebody I love? Not a very pleasant thought either
>way.
My wife wants me to make her one, so she can use it as a coffee table
(she's a big horror movie buff)
>What's the sales pitch of your school over the Rosewood studio or any
>of the schools in Maine?
>
>
>[email protected] (Mike at American Sycamore) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
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>
>>
>> www.americansycamoreretreat.com