Dear All,
In a prior post two(ish) years ago, I had asked about some woodworking schools and received some feedback.  I don’t need more feedback on the schools.  As business travel puts me near these schools, I’ve visiting them in person.  I’m a hobby woodworker hoping to quite the day job at age 60 and go back to woodworking school to learn and improve my abilities.  I have no intention of sell my work or making a living from it.  Woodworking is a passionate hobby of mine that I hope to keep me busy (along with volunteer work I do and teaching chemistry at a local college a couple of times a week).

My question has to do with the “social networks” these schools provide post graduation.  For example how is the Krenov School (formerly College of the Redwoods) social network on the West Coast and on the East Coast?  I’d image Krenov school may have a more robust social network on the West Coast than the East Coast given the school is located on the West Coast.  Same questions regarding North Bennett in Boston and Center for Furniture Craftmanship in Main.  I’m guessing East Coast likely more robust network/social connections on East Coast instead of West Coast.

Do any of you know one way or the other?  I’m likely to stay on the West Coast when I retire.  Would love your feedback if you have any knowledge.  Many thanks and this could be a good problem to have in 5ish years.

Sincerely,
Joe