Noah Flegeal graduated with the Class of 2013 at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding with an emphasis in Traditional Large Craft. He was part of the team that built the Whitehalls for the BBC and Discovery Channel to replicate John Wesley Powell’s expedition down the Grand Canyon, “Operation Grand Canyon with Dan Snow.” Noah had a background in…
Evan Walsh – photo from Filson company feature story. Evan Walsh graduated with the Class of 2013 with a focus on Traditional Large Craft. Evan distinguished himself at the school with the construction of the curved transom on the Hanson-designed Forest Service Scaler’s boat. After graduation Evan started working in the marine trades in Port Townsend, WA. It was…
Ben Feldman is a shipwright in Alaska. He graduated from the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding in 2013. Ben was instrumental in repairing the TRUANT class sloop for The Center for Wooden Boats www.cwb.org while a student in Traditional Large Craft at the School. (Seach on TRUANT in our photo stream here on Flickr to find pictures of Ben…
Chris Gilda graduated from the Contemporary Boatbuilding program at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding in 2013. Chris had a varied background as a hotshot firefighter and sailor. He held an associate degree in diesel engines and then graduated from the boat school with an associate degree in boat building. With his interest in tallship work he had many…
Marketing Manager at Flagstaff Local Works Flagstaff, Arizona Construction Current Deckers Brands, Flagstaff Local Works Previous Dave Muscato Woodworking, Four Corners Cabinetry, Frameworks Timber “Flagstaff Local Workshop is a place where people can design, build and create their ideas. This community workshop provides local craftsman, inventors, engineers, artists, and entrepreneurs with access to affordable design space. It includes tools…
Masaki Tabohashi graduated with the Class of 2013, having completed an Associate of Occupational Studies degree in Traditional Small Craft. His instructor was Jeff Hammond. Masaki loved working with wood and had great patience with the demands of wooden boatbuilding. He works for REal Carriage Doors in Gig Harbor, Washington and is part of a dynamic team there. We…
Cooper Parish was hired by the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding after graduating from the Contemporary Boatbuilding program. He and a team of 5 graduates completed construction on the Bob Perry designed “Sliver,” a 62-foot yacht. As of 2014 he is working for Scaled Composites in “Founded in 1982 by Burt Rutan, Scaled has broad experience in air vehicle…
1984 The year Jim Ferris and Charlie Moore, graduates of the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding, launched the partnership of Edensaw Woods. They started the business in Jim’s yard with an old J.C Penny truck, some blue plastic tarps and a few hundred dollars. “We are a specialty marine plywood and custom wood supplier that will deliver the quantities…
<<Back to Business Supporters Table Laura graduated in 2000, and co-owns the business Ravenstone Tiles, which creates decorative tile and does repair and restoration of artwork, furniture and historic artifacts. http://www.ravenstonetiles.com
Retired Commander Chuck Garrett shares tips about boat building with his children, Roland and Maggie. Retired Commander Chuck Garrett will graduate from the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding in Port Hadlock on Wednesday, September 17 at 3 pm. The ceremony will be held at H.J. Carroll Park, 9884, SR 19 in Chimacum and the public is welcome to attend….
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Founded in 1981, the school offers a full-time 12 month Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) degree in Boatbuilding, a 9-month Diploma program in Marine Systems, and 5-day Intensive courses in Marine Systems topics.
