The 15%
Class tourism and how I have chosen to teach classes. I have by far taught more woodworking classes than I have taken (I’ve taken a total of 3). I took…
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People and Places
Beyond the Rope
Craft, History, and Living Apprenticeship at Colonial Williamsburg’s Joiner Shop I just returned from a visit to The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in Williamsburg, Virginia, and it struck me how rare…
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Old Growth, Modern Treasure
At St. Albans Cathedral, the old Norman construction is incredible, but the woodworking is out of this world. I’m always impressed by old-growth wood and things made with it. Creating something…
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Plane Wellness and Hand Tool Haven: Building More Than Woodworking
There are woodworking events, and then there are weekends that stay with you long after you leave. Plane Wellness and Hand Tool Haven in Butler, Pennsylvania was one of those…
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Wooden Wonders: The Art of Navigation at Jamestown Settlement
This past August, I had the pleasure of visiting the Jamestown Settlement in Virginia. While the original 1607 archaeological site (Historic Jamestowne) is just down the road, this living-history museum features incredible reconstructions—most notably …
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Woodworking in America: Nathan Estrela
We’re interviewing makers from across the country. Today we’re featuring Nathan Estrela, a woodworker from Rhode Island. How did you get started woodworking? Who were your mentors? I come from a family of woodworkers, and my father and uncles are ̷…
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