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Hi folks,
Today I come to you asking for some help and guidance.
I’m researching woodworking schools in the state of Washington (or the Portland, OR area). The kind of school I’m looking for is the one that has full-time programs for a whole school year or two. I do know some of them but not enough and, anyway, I’m sure there are plenty still that I have no knowledge of.
By the way, my main interest is in cabinetmaking rather than boat building.
I wish to enroll in such a program as part of my career change and I can’t think of better “personal” advice than the one I can get by the fellows hanging around the LJ community.
This time I really need you to help me guys and gals. Thank you all beforehand. America, here I come!
-- Jojo, shopless in Kyoto · http://www.japanese-woodworking-tools.com/ · http://twitter.com/japanesetools
5 comments so far
Mike Lingenfelter
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posted 65 days ago
These schools have “extended” programs and they are in the Piacific Northwest.
Seattle Central
The Northwest Woodworking Studio
Inside Passage
-- http://theinquisitivewoodworker.com/
BarryW
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posted 65 days ago
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Jojo
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posted 65 days ago
Thank you guys!
I’m going to check them all right away. Do you have any personal or friend’s advice regarding any of them in particular?
I hope to see you around when we finally move into the area.
Barry: I gather that your information concerns the Washington State University at WSU. Am I right?
-- Jojo, shopless in Kyoto · http://www.japanese-woodworking-tools.com/ · http://twitter.com/japanesetools
jimp
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posted 64 days ago
I’ve took a couple courses at the Northwest Woodworking Studio. I really enjoy the school and the people. I have learned a lot. I haven’t took one of Gary Rogowski’s courses, but I will be taking one in about a week.
Jojo
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posted 63 days ago
Why, thank you jimp. It’s pretty nice to know of first hand experiences. Looking forward to hear from you again if you have something valuable to add after the oncoming course.
-- Jojo, shopless in Kyoto · http://www.japanese-woodworking-tools.com/ · http://twitter.com/japanesetools