Greetings from McLaughlin Woods Custom Furniture Shop and School of Woodworking. I am very pleased to announce the 2010 class schedule!
Over the past several months, I have had the privilege of talking to an unusually large number of you who are very interested in taking a class this season. Thank you for your patience and helpful input regarding your particular interests.
Things have been very busy around here lately with many exciting custom furniture projects and new designs, but I especially love this time of year, when we open our doors to welcome you to join us in pursuit of this wonderful craft. It is wild how none of it gets old to me. There is always some new technique, design, or material to explore. And there is nothing more enjoyable than pulling up a workbench or two for you to come on in and make some sawdust and shavings with us.
You will find some of our most popular classes on the schedule this year, along with a few new offerings. Also, there is a new twist on the class meeting times: mid-week evenings combined with one or more Saturdays. We expect this change will make attendance easier for those who work during the week, and are within driving distance.
It’s going to be a great year. We may even add another class or two as we go along, and we’ll keep you informed when we do.
The many inquiries regarding the release of this new schedule tells me the interest level is especially high this year. In light of that, given the limited number of openings, I would recommend signing up for your first preference as soon as possible.
I look forward to spending some time with you in the shop. We have a workbench with your name on it!
My Best,
Tom
The Shop in quaint Canterbury, NH
The shop in Canterbury, NH - open, and bright,
with the pleasing aroma of fresh wood.Click the picture to view some VIDEO PRESENTATIONS of a few woodworking experiences at McLaughlin Woods.Thanks to Photographer and class participant,
Ken Sullivan for these great compilations.
Experience woodworking...
...take the experience with you!
Learn woodworking techniques from present day Masters!
Come into the woods and Experience Woodworking at McLaughlin Woods, School of Woodworking! Attend an "apprentice-style" workshop, conducted right here in our day to day working shop. Not only will you learn furniture making techniques, but you'll witness first hand what goes on custom furniture business!
All levels welcome!
(Left) Ann D., one of our fabulous repeat students,
tries her hand at a new technique.
The Workshop Book:
Celebrating the place where
craftmanship begins
We are honored to have been included in the Taunton Press publication: The Workshop, by Scott Gibson, photos by Randy O'Rourke. Through some phenomenal photography, and essays accounting each one's story, the author grants access into over 30 workshops of furniture makers, boat builders, and turners. Each workshop has a unique flair, specific to the craftsman who works there.
The shop pictured in the book is the place Tom rented for a while prior to building his own custom shop on his home property. Click here to take a peek inside the book. Look for the link on the left hand side to "Look inside the book". The third spread gives a glimpse of Tom's previous shop.
 
Tom as pictured in The Workshop
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Updated July 13, 2010
We are excited to announce the 2010 Class Line Up.
They are listed below in chronological order.
Click on the title to read the Class Description and view the class date(s).
Please note we are offering a new class time format. In addition to day classes we will have a combination of weekday evenings/Saturday classes to make it easier for those with workday schedules to attend. As the season moves along we will only post those classes that are still available.
Experience Woodworking 101
with Tom McLaughlin
Chairmaking
with Tom McLaughlin
Making a Pencil Post Bed
with Tom McLaughlin
Veneering Workshop
with Terry Moore
Great gift idea!
Give the experience of a woodworking workshop to your favorite woodworking enthusiast - pay the whole fee, or give enough to get them started towards a class of their choice. Not only will they learn a lot, but in most cases, they'll bring home a piece of fine furniture to enjoy for generations to come!
Private Instruction
If you are interested in personal guidance through a specified project in the shop for a stated time frame (3-5 days), please contact Tom to discuss project options, and the fee.
Earn credit at NH Institute of Art
We are very proud to announce the establishment of an Articulation Agreement between McLaughlin Woods and New Hampshire Institue of Art (NHIA) in Manchester, NH. The agreement states that students of McLaughlin Woods may transfer credits earned to NHIA toward a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree or a certificate.For more information about this offering, including credit designations for each class, please contact NHIA Admissions office at 866-241-9418, or visit online at www.nhia.edu.
Custom Fine Furniture
When not teaching/coordinating workshops, Tom McLaughlin is building custom furniture for clients. Check out his Portfolio at www.customfurnituremastermaster.com.
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