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   timberrattler | Jan 10, 2003 11:07pm | #1

   sorry, http://www.rosewoodstudio.com

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   user-247493 | Jan 11, 2003 08:49pm | #2

   That looks brilliant!  I bet even I could learn a thing or two.  My problem is that I live on the west coast.  Does anyone know of good schools in Washington or BC?

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   davamoore | Jan 12, 2003 12:22am | #3

   You might have some luck with Gary Rogowski's (sp?) courses... he's in Portland, OR.  He writes quite a bit on woodworking subjects for Taunton, and runs a school called "Northwest Woodworking" or something similar.  A search on the web should come up with his site pretty quickly.

   DavidLook, I made a hat -- Where there never was a hat!

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   timberrattler | Jan 13, 2003 11:26pm | #4

   Well I just got the OK from the war dept. Signed up for a class in May. Will let you know if it was worth it. I just don't know how I'm going to wait until May

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   Wateren | Jan 14, 2003 05:43am | #5

   This school was profiled in this month's Canadian Home Workshop, for any who want to read a bit about it.

   Best,

   Chris

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   Alisa | Jan 14, 2003 06:49am | #6

   If you are looking for a course related to fine woodworking in BC, please check out the website for the Silva Bay Shipyard School at  http://www.boatschool.com

   We offer a 3 1/2 month ship's cabinetry and furniture building course from May to August each year.  While, there is certainly an emphasis on 'boat' related cabinetry, the skills taught apply to all fine-woodworking disciplines. 

   Located on Gabriola Island in the Gulf Islands, the school is a very attractive place, inexpensive for our American friends and a great experience overall.

   Cheers,

   Alisa den Duyf, Executive Director

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   corners | Jan 14, 2003 08:07am | #7

   Last summer - 2 weeks with Garrett Hack at Rosewood Studios. Well equipped school - nice small town. Garrett worked very hard and gave us a great deal of woodworking. He will be back next summer. Also Chris Becksvoort and other name woodworkers. Take your tools and enjoy!!

   Edited 1/14/2003 12:09:31 AM ET by Corners

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   timberrattler | Jan 14, 2003 05:44pm | #8

   What course did Garrett teach. I'm taking Basic#1, What advice would give me in order to get the most out of my experience there. I'm really looking foward to it.

   Any tid bits would be appreciated

   Thanks

   Mark

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   RickL750 | Jan 14, 2003 06:06pm | #9

   Alisa said: "We offer a 3 1/2 month ship's cabinetry and furniture building course from May to August each year.  While, there is certainly an emphasis on 'boat' related cabinetry, the skills taught apply to all fine-woodworking disciplines. 

   I can attest to that, I made a transition from boat building and boat cabinetry to furniture with out missing a beat. Same skills the only differences are the use more durable finishes, and not having to work in a cramp space (the boat) when installing the cabinets and other furniture, you become very creative. I should post some pictures of the beautiful work that’s being done out there. I’m sure it would be appreciated here in this forum. 

   Rickl