Shawn Graham, of San Marco, Texas had a dream of opening a school focusing on traditional woodworking skills – Wortheffort Woodworking. He used to be an Industrial Art’s teacher (if that’s what they are called these days – those that are left), so he has a heart for young people. He has had a passion to share the creative knowledge of woodworking to young and old to discover that joy and accomplishment of making something with your own hands.
The school has been open for over a year, but Shawn has discovered the struggles that come along with starting a new venture – mostly financial, proper and convenient location, and the ability to get the word out.
He has had several well-known woodworkers teach at his school – Christopher Schwarz & Shannon Rogers are the ones that come to mind (and little ol’ me scheduled to teach in September 19 – 21)
The current school located in San Marco has closed, but he is wanting to open again within the next few months at a location in Austin, TX – much more centrally located so he can focus on the local population and also homeschoolers in the area.
Please check out his website to learn more about his dream – and if you feel so inclined, please do what you can to help get the word out about his school or contribute to his fundraising efforts to relocate in Austin.
Thanks so much for your support!
It would be nice to see you in Texas, no matter when or how you get here!
It looks like things are going well for Wortheffort and that they are very close to achieving their goal of moving their location in the next month. I will know for sure soon.
Looks like the latest is that they have raised enough money to relocate but won’t be ready in time for my class in September, so it has been cancelled. But it does look like he’s going to be up and running again soon in Austin!