instructors

Thomas Lee

Tom has a BS in Architectural Design from Washington University and he is a graduate of the Furniture and Cabinetmaking Program at the North Bennett Street School in Boston. He has worked professionally for 35 years as a furniture maker. He has extensive training in hand tools and traditional furniture making, and makes furniture in styles ranging from antique reproductions to contemporary designs.

Stan Hiserman

Stan got his training in the late '60s at a 2-person custom cabinet and furniture making shop in Seattle. Having operated his own one-person custom cabinet and furniture shop in Seattle since 1974, he also enjoys the furniture restoration part of the business and teaching others the skills he has learned over the years.

Jared Whitmyre

http://www.whitmyrefurniture.com/

Jared has been creating and making since he was a kid. 8 years ago, he began focusing on woodworking and slowly moved to building furniture. Using a combination of hand tools and power tools, he creates long lasting pieces by incorporating traditional and modern joinery techniques. Jared loves the process of creating all kinds of furniture, with stick chairs quickly becoming his focus. He teaches the Intro to Woodworking course and offers private lessons to those in need of a little more flexibility. Reach out with questions or to schedule a class!

INSTRUCTORS

Ballard Woodworks is a woodworking school and professional cooperative located in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. The school offers classes, workshops, and independent studio time in furniture making.

Links

The Pratt School

Port Townsend School of Woodworking

Darrell Peart

Laura Yeats

Len Cullum

Jonathan Hurst

Diana Friend

Visit

Ballard Woodworks
1807 NW Dock Pl
Seattle, WA 98107

Contact

(206) 755-0623

thomasleetoo@comcast.net

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ABOUT
CLASSES
classes

Classes are typically 3 to 6 persons. Students will gain hands-on experience with highly-trained instructors, and make use of our fully-equipped machine room and bench room for hand work.

Introduction to Woodworking

Instructors: Stan Hiserman, Jared Whitmyre and Ed Hobbick

This is the course designed for people with no prior woodworking experience. Through discussion and hands on experience you will learn about the steps necessary to begin with a rough piece of wood and finish with a small table of your own design. The class will meet for six weekly sessions.

Cost: $600
Section 1
Friday, April 11th - May 16th, 9am - noon
Section 2
Saturday, April 12th - May 17th, 9am - noon
Section 3
Sundays, April 13th - May 18th, 9am - noon
Section 4
Wednesdays, April 30th - June 4th, 5pm - 8pm

Studio Class

Instructors: Various Instructors

This class is available to students who have had some woodworking education and are familiar with the power tools. The curriculum for these classes is wide open. You will be responsible for designing and purchasing your lumber. The instructor will judge what can or can’t be done, but come with your dream project and see where it will take you!

Cost: $450
Sunday Afternoon, 12:30 - 3:30
To be determined, please email for openings and dates

Extra Studio Class

Instructors: Various Instructors

For those who have been enrolled in a Studio Class and need an extra class to finish their projects. Please contact your instructor concerning the date and time of the class.

Cost: $90
Extra Studio Class
To be determined, please email for openings and dates
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