With the constant news about our struggling economy there has never been a better time to invest in that “master craftsman” inside you and start making beautiful and valuable furniture for yourself.
And there has never been a better opportunity to check out a class here at McLaughlin Woods. Rather than watering down the recipe by offering more and more classes, our 2009 class schedule represents the “Best of” some our favorite classes.
You will find the class line-up has been concentrated in the summer months for your convenience and the registration fee eliminated for added savings and simplicity when signing up for a class.
As always, when you join us in the shop for some fun, you will continue to enjoy the finest instruction from talented professionals who are doubly blessed with a gift for passing on their knowledge in a patient, easy to understand and entertaining way. We love the craft and art of furniture making, and want to share it with you.
We look forward to making some shavings with you sometime. If you can find a class you like, we’ll have a bench 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 27, 2009
We are excited to announce the 2009 Class Line Up.
They are listed below in chronological order.
Click on the title to read the Class Description and view the class dates(s):
Make a Shaker Pedestal Table
with Tom McLaughlin
Mastering Handplanes in the Workshop
with Garrett Hack
Make a Pencil Post Bed
with Tom McLaughlin
Joinery Essentials
with Tom McLaughlin
Experience Woodworking 101
with Tom McLaughlin
Bowl Turning
with Graham Oakes
Spindle Turning Basics
with Jon Siegel
Chairmaking
with Tom McLaughlin
Experience Woodworking 201
with Terry Moore
Veneering Workshop
with Terry Moore
Woodfinishing Overview
with Tom McLaughlin
Well known author and instructor, Garrett Hack makes time
to linger with participants and answering questions.
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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