Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute 1375 North Main Street, Adrian, MI 49221

"This was a GREAT course! The instructor, Steve, was very competent, welcoming and approachable. There were no questions too silly for him which made everyone very comfortable. The equipment they had for us to use was top notch and well maintained. Everything went smoothly! I brought my wife who is very novice and she really enjoyed the class and had no problem understanding or operating the equipment. We had 6 people in our class with all levels of woodworking skill and everyone was really great to learn with and we had easy access to Steve. I highly recommend this class to wood workers of all levels!"

"Great class ran by great people. A very personal atmosphere as well. They take the time to help every individual create the piece they have in their own head. I would highly recommend anyone interested to try one or all of the classes that they offer."

"What a great weekend it was in Adrian! if you are a woodworker looking to expand your knowledge take the time to enroll in classes at Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute! The instructors Steve and Logan were great as we designed and completed end grain cutting boards over the 2 day class. It was hands on experience with great teaching and expert advise along with a safety class on working with all the equipment. I would highly recommend attending a class there if you want to up your cutting board skills! This school is a great learning experience and you can select classes in chair building and other woodworking skills to improve your knowledge and skill level as well. five star school i highly recommend it!"

"My son and I took the Windsor Chair Class. It was an amazing week-long class with Luke (who is an amazing teacher). Starting with choosing the right log, splitting it, and then mastering the art of making every part of the chair with mostly hand tools. It wasn't easy (great experiences never are), but it was very rewarding. And we made some new friendships with the others in the class. I now have a beautiful Windsor Rocker that will someday rock my grandchildren to sleep. If you are considering it, don't think too much, just sign up, as I guarantee you won't regret it."

"Be prepared to be skilled and surprised of what you’ll make with Luke Barnett at Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute. As a beginner in the field, I learned a lot in a week surrounded by enthusiasts and professionals woodworkers. Luke is incredibly generous in his teaching and careful at each second while his students work on their Windsor chair. I highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn how to make beautiful chairs with hand tools to take a look or a leap into his courses. Feel the grain and forget your pain on your hands by shaping your own chair !"