New Jersey School of Woodwork 37 East Washington Avenue, Washington, NJ 07882

"This was an incredible experience! We hosted my extended family for a crafting event. We made everything from ornaments to cutting boards, and a dungeon & dragon dice arena! Scott and Chris were so helpful and made the time safe and enjoyable. And don’t forget the effervescent Boomer."

"An outstanding work space, headed up by an excellent instructor. The workshop itself comprises a complete set of the best (read: actually useful) toys, thoughtfully laid out for an efficient workflow. As someone without a home shop I've relied on available schools / maker spaces for a number of years, and this place provides the best set of (well-maintained!) tools I've seen. In a few days I was able to go through the process of building a nightstand, from milling to finishing and learning a number of new techniques along the way. Scott brings his decades of experience to bear to address each student's questions with care and enthusiasm. There are always multiple ways to get things done and fix problems that arise, and Scott helps you think through which approaches make sense for your work. He is attentive to everyone in the space, and based on your level of experience you can work semi-independently during class. I've included a photo not only of my final product, but if a moment when I accidentally tore my project apart after I brought it home to finish. I wasn't discouraged in part because of the attitude Scott had imparted in the shop: in woodworking, there's basically no problem so bad that you can't find a creative, good-looking solution. I was able to make the repairs on my own and am proud of the result!"

"I took Scott’s four day course in cabinet building. It was superb.He is able to communicate not only the formal principles of carpentry and woodworking but also the nuances and insights that can only come with years of practical experience. In addition the technical capabilities the school provides- an array of the modern machinery that would be used in an up to date carpentry shop - allows even rank amateurs like myself insights into how to best and quickly turn out beautiful pieces of work. The experience was a joy for me."

"It is such a treat to have this woodworking school in NJ. Great for anyone genuinely trying to learn for a new hobby or career, and for anyone just looking to try something new or have fun with friends. Scott is an expert and his shop is full of the coolest tools. Not to mention, it is very clean! I took the Joinery class and it was awesome. Planning to go back for more."

"My wife bought us a date night package as a gift. This was such a great experience. Scott is so incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. You can tell that he truly wants to share his knowledge and teach the craft. I highly suggest signing up for a class even if you're just slightly interested in woodworking. I plan on taking anither class or two. We had such a great time, and walked out of there with a really nice cutting board that we made ourselves!"