David Welter

Upon deciding in the early 1970s that he wasn’t cut out to teach industrial arts, David Welter dropped out and hitched around Europe. Eventually, he sought a bench at the College of the Redwoods under James Krenov. After a brief break following his two years as a student, he worked at the college for 30 years as the shop tech and secretary, helping countless woodworking students achieve their goals. Though now retired, he still engages with students, most recently at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Maine.