Des Moines, Iowa

OCTOBER 11-12, 2024

Take your craft to the next level

Join Gary for this immersive two-day event, where you’ll have the opportunity to attend seminars and demonstrations from top instructors of the craft. It’s a one-of-a-kind occasion to learn new skills, connect with like-minded enthusiasts, and shop woodworking products.

Use code “GARY” to save 15% on the 2 day VIP Ticket

Sep 28, 2024 09:00AM Pacific Time

Have you wondered what it would be like to design and make your own furniture? This two hour seminar will discuss the Online Mastery Program, give a quick tour of the curriculum, and show images of design work from graduate students. Gary will answer any and all questions about the program. Join us for this free class. Only the first 100 folks get space. 

To get your Zoom link :

Please contact studio@Northwestwoodworking.com.

Invest in yourself. Invest in your education.

Setting Up Shop Series

  • Coming Soon. Starting November 9th a video series called Setting Up Shop.
  • 11am-1pm every Saturday for twelve weeks. Two hrs. live and recorded lectures. Nov. 9th, 2024 to Feb. 8th, 2025. [With two weeks for the holidays.]
  • Setting Up Shop gives the novice, the newcomer and the practiced, valuable information on how to set up a shop space to do any type of woodworking. Each lecture tackles a topic necessary for a smooth running shop and then a demonstration of a project build for each class.
  • Office hours will be available before class to provide access to a Master Woodworker throughout the class.
  • Videos remain available as well as the Q&A session after each live class for one year for students.
  • 12 lectures divided into 4 Chapters. Get the full set for 20% off, $495.
  • Projects are all shop related: bench hook, push sticks, file handles, sharpening station, router table, plane cabinet, clamp rack, and more.

Do you have a woodworking question that you would like Gary Rogowski to answer in an upcoming podcast?

Questions can be about tools, wood movement issues, milling lumber, wood finishing, joinery or other relevant topics.

or

In the Age of Manufacturing, Why Choose Handmade. A Craftsmanship.net conversation with Gary Rogowski.

The Craftmanship Initative Podcast – Craft and the Art of Change with Gary Rogowski

In today’s automated world, why bother toiling with hand tools and sawdust? In his new book, Gary Rogowski—a master furniture maker in Portland, Oregon—ruminates about lessons he’s learned “at the bench,” and the quest for mastery and creative focus, no matter what your calling.

Consider joining the Online Mastery Program.

Do you have the time and drive for this program but don’t have the money? Here’s a thought: get investors. Contact Gary at  Studio@NorthwestWoodworking.com for information about the innovative Investors Program.

What would happen if you gathered 5 or 10 of your friends/ family and asked them to invest in your future? It has already worked for others. Find out more. Drop Gary a note before class starts this October 24th.

Listen to the latest Podcast

Splinters with Gary Rogowski
The Northwest Woodworking Studio Podcast

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A conversation with Cody Maxwell about Creativity and several other topics.

Gary-
Thank you so much for coming down to Portland to spend some time talking with me. You are a cool guy and super talented, and I appreciate having had the opportunity to hear about your life and opinions.
 

Gary Rogowski—furniture maker, podcaster, author, and teacher. In this conversation, Gary shares stories about Creativity that inspire his latest podcast project, Creativity: Hustlers, Fakers, and Thieves.