Hello all,
I am at a point in my life where it is time for a change. I am looking to go to school to reinvent myself and develop my skills as a woodworker. I have worked in and owned a cabinet shop but I am looking for the fine woodworking skills I have yet to acquire. I plan to use my GI bill benefits so I am not looking for workshops. I am willing to devote up to two years and the location is not that important but I would like to stay east of the Mississipi. The schools I am researhing are Center for Furniture craftsmanship, Apalachian center for craft and North Bennet. I have been able to find information on North bennett and some on the Center for Furniture craftsmanship but none on the Appalachian center for craft. If anyone could provide me with some additional information on these programs or other programs I would really appreciate it.
Thanks
Greg
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I appreciate your input but I am looking for woodworking schools. Never did I mention in my post that I planned to do this for a living. I know the realities of the business. I am doing this for myself. I am Retired Navy and my bills are paid through my retirement. This is for me.... Please if anyone can provide input about the schools I would really appreciate it.
Is this it?
Is this the place you are looking for?
http://www.tntech.edu/craftcenter/home/
Roy Underhill has a School, I'm sure there would never be a dull moment !
http://www.woodwrightschool.com/
Greg:
You might also be interested in The Furniture Inst of Massachusetts , Phil Lowe's school: http://www.furnituremakingclasses.com/fim/
If you are interested in period furniture details and processes you might be interested in Alan Breed's school. It's not a full time school like North Bennet which is more of a college experience in expensive Boston. Alan doesn't have any classes listed on his web site at the moment, they are usually later in the summer, July, August it's an excellent place to learn carving, construction techniques, veneering and other traditional 18th century skills.
http://allanbreed.com/
Schools
Marc Adams School of Woodworking in Indianapolis is one of the best in the nation. Very diverse lineup of classes, and probably the best lineup of instructors in the country. Times I went there I came away not only highy impressed with the facility and staff, but I learned a more than I thought possible. Definitely worth a look. Good luck.
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Center For Fine Funiture
Greg, I'm wondering what you decided to do and if you had gotten any more information on the Center for Fine Furniture in Maine. I've signed up for their intensive 12 week course starting this late October.
I took the twelve-week course in Maine several years ago. It's oustanding and you'll learn an incredible amount during that time. After the first week the shop is open 24/7 so you can put as much time in as you wish.
You are going to build at least one piece of your choosing. It might be helpful to have some ideas in mind when you go.
Also be careful. The Center is just a few miles from Lie-Nielsen. Temptation lurks.
Downfalls
"Also be careful. The Center is just a few miles from Lie-Nielsen. Temptation lurks."
That would be my downfall, for sure. ;-)
I would love to go back to school!. I now work at a Professional resume service, and I am a grown person, but sometimes I would like to go back in time to be careless and free!
Is anybody familiar with South Florida Woodworking School Southwest Ranch, FL. I'm looking to take some woodworking classes and this one is the closest to my location.
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