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   philip_r | Mar 17, 2009 05:39pm | #1

   Are you located in the Denver area?  I've taken a few classes there.  It is a good place to go if you want to expand your skills.  Rand Richards is the program Director.  He is an awesome guy and an amazing WW. 

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   tangible | Mar 17, 2009 05:54pm | #2

   I am located in Mesa, AZ. I have been building furniture for a few years now and have decided that I want to focus on that as my career.

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   philip_r | Mar 17, 2009 06:37pm | #3

   I would shoot Rand Richards an email and talk to him about his program.  See if he can offer you what you're looking for. 

   Many of the classes are geared towards the beginner... but, as I'm sure you can see from the Website (http://www.rrcc.edu/finewood/index.html), there are a number of classes and workshops that teach more advanced skills. 

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   Eef | Mar 18, 2009 11:03pm | #4

   hey tangible,

   don't know about that particular school.  in my little experience any tutorials towards the direction that i really am attracted to has paid off.

   i did two years at a tech school, and although i've learned at least as much working on my own since, it was a very valuable time well spent.  teacher/student relationship has a way of short-cutting many issues for the learner.  the structure of school, doing it each day and being with others similarily aligned is very helpful. if you find yourself unencumbered enough to attend school, maybe the word fortunate would best describe such a circumstance.

   i do not think you can go wrong by going to school.

   best wishes,

   eef