3/20/2020
there is nothing more certain than change - yes?
during this wild & scary ride, we're finding solace and stability in our continued ability to make things, our creativity and our sense of humor.
We are engaged in the work of building infrastructure here at the school during this weird time, pretty much what we normally do.
We will wait to see what the next couple of months brings.
We'll publish an update and send out a new newsletter once we can discern which path leads forward.
stay safe everyone,
Angela & kenneth
Classes in traditional woodworking using hand tools are held in our timber framed,
solar powered school building here on the Pemaquid Peninsula in Bristol, Maine.
We are committed to keeping our class size as small as possible
to foster a truly connected learning environment. (5 students for almost all classes)
solar powered school building here on the Pemaquid Peninsula in Bristol, Maine.
We are committed to keeping our class size as small as possible
to foster a truly connected learning environment. (5 students for almost all classes)
2020 workshop schedule:
June 15 to 21 - Timber Framing Workshop
building a shelter for our school's pizza oven, co-taught by Andrew Donaldson & Kenneth Kortemeier,
level 2, no materials fee - FULL
June 26, 27, 28 - Non-electric Forging/Knife Making
taught by Lucian Avery, level 2, + $20 materials fee - FULL
July 28 to 31 - Bill Coperthwaite 4-board "Democratic" Benches & Chairs
level 1, + $15 materials fee - 1 spot open
August 8 to 14 - Make a Chair From a Tree - level 3, + $45 materials fee - 1 spot open
August 24 to 29 - Spoon Carving Intensive - level 1, no materials fee - FULL
September 5 to 11 - Welsh Windsor Chair Making - level 3, + $100 materials fee - 1 spot open
LINK to: Class descriptions here!
Classification levels 1 through 3 are about the expected level of exertion -
(These levels are not about skill or experience -
our classes in general are accessible to people of all skill levels.)
Because we are teaching traditional wood working and all of our classes involve the use of hand-powered tools, there is a level of physical fitness and (hand) strength necessary to complete certain projects.
Level 1 is definitely accessible to people of average strength and endurance.
Level 2 requires a bit more stamina.
Level 3 is our most physical class.
- All necessary tools and materials are provided for all classes. Students are welcome to share lunch with us.
- All classes taught by Kenneth Kortemeier unless otherwise indicated.
- Class size is limited to 4 students plus our intern.
- Classes start at 9am and run until 5pm.
to register for a class, please print out a registration form,
read it carefully, fill it in, sign it and mail it to us with your $200 deposit.
(and feel free to email us to tell us your plans too)
- we have a waiting list for full classes, please be in touch -
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tuition - $130 per day plus any materials fees, if applicable. 2 day class - $260 3 day class - $ 390 4 day class - $ 520 6 day class - $ 780 7 day class - $ 910 all classes taught by Kenneth Kortemeier and unless otherwise indicated. - use of tools is included, lodging is not - PRINTABLE REGISTRATION FORM here |
