The Acanthus Workshop 2009 Schedule
I’m happy to say that after weeks of juggling, curriculum writing and actually squeezing in some work…, the class schedule for 2009 is up on the website and registrations have begun. In fact, we have several classes which are nearly sold out already.
It’s been great fun starting up the school this year. Each student who has come through the shop has been friendly and eager to learn. Some of the classes have been more jovial while others have been focused and to the point. The one common thread which they all share is, they have all been lots of fun. Woodworkers are truly some of the greatest people on the planet (yeah, even daddy-O).
For the 2009 schedule, we’ve brought back a few of our favorite classes from 2008 but we’ve added tons of new projects on which students can hone their skills. I, for one, am really psyched for the new classes. The projects are going to be fun and challenging for the students. I know it might sound like a lot of hype but if you look at some of the class photos on the school website, you’ll see everyone is smiling and having fun.
I am truly grateful for the people who took a chance on this fledgling woodworking school. Since I had such a great time in 2008 (and it’s not over yet!) with everyone who came out to the classes, I am eagerly awaiting the 2009 classes which will be filled with many new faces as well as many of the new friends we’ve made this year. You folks who we call our alumni are the sole reason the decision was made to continue and expand our efforts with the school. It has truly been a pleasure getting to know each and every one of you.
In 2009 we’ve started to expand the scope of the school a bit in more directions than just adding new project driven classes. We’ve roped in…err, signed on my good friend Glen Huey to come out and teach a class on his beautiful New England style tea table that graced the cover of the June 2008 Popular Woodworking magazine. It’s a great project and Glen is a tremendous cabinet maker from which I think our students will learn a great deal. The best part of bringing in someone like Glen to our school is that our students will have massive amounts of one on one time with Glen. The fact that our classes are limited to a maximum of six students is, to my mind, the biggest boon to our students. It ensures that they have maximum exposure to the professional woodworkers teaching the class.
If you get the chance, check out the schedule. The best way to truly experience the fun we have is to sign up for a class. Once you take a class, I’m sure you’ll feel the same.
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Hello to anyone out there. Just wanted to let anybody who was looking to take class a learn from a teacher who was willing to help with any questions you found the place look no futher just sign up for a class now you will not be sorry. I have take 2 classes from Chuck now and every time I’m at his shop i learn something new to help my wood working. Chuck just wanted to say thanks and keep up the good work!!! P.S thanks to your support staff also.
Having completed the fundamentals and the finishing class I can honestly say that I learned more in the one week class than in any other hands on class that I have ever taken. The thing that sets Chuck apart from other instructors is that he can teach on a level equal to his students understanding. He approaches teaching, as well as any woodworking problem, from so many levels that you can’t help but to learn. I truly look forward to getting back to Chucks workshop for more advanced training in the near future. If you’re looking for a very good, common sense, basic approach teacher look no further. Thanks Chuck and Lorraine.
Had a great time and learned a lot in the inlay and veneering class. William seems to be getting more focused on what he wants to do and at the age of 16 that pretty good, each class he goes to he seems to be getting more and more sure of himself, even with all the heckling. Hope you have great holidays season, see you the first week of January at the show.
Toby,
I’m glad Will is getting more confident in his woodworking. The heckling goes both ways and he’s a good sport about it. If he can handle the ribbing he takes in our classes, he’ll do fine in the real world. The key to all of this is not to take yourself, or what your doing too seriously. That’s not to say he should be cavalier about his woodworking but that he should always stay grounded in the things you, his parents, have taught him. He’s a good kid and I look forward to heckling him further in 2009. See you guys in Timonium the weekend of January 2nd, 3rd and 4th.