Leatherstocking Region
School of Woodworking
www.lrsow.com
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(607) 264-3217
Dan@WestWoodWorksINFO.com
3893 State Highway Route 166, Cherry Valley, NY 13320
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Leatherstocking Region School of Woodworking exists to provide individuals interested in woodworking with a means to:
- improve their woodworking skills
- learn safe and effective ways to use their woodworking tools, facilities and resources, and
- provide assistance in all phases of designing, constructing and finishing a wood project.
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Dan West is a third-generation cabinetmaker with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Arts/Technology, a Master of Science degree in Education and New York State teaching certification. He taught high school woodworking for ten years and Multi-Occupational Experience (including woodworking) at Otsego Area Occupational Center for five years.
He then worked under National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), New York State Department
of Labor and Cornell University grant programs doing safety and health programs
in 13 northeastern states. In these programs he wrote articles for a number of
national magazines, wrote a monthly column in an agricultural newspaper and
published several professional papers. 
Dan created and taught a safety and health course at SUNY Cobleskill for five semesters and was a speaker at many conferences, seminars and institutions.
Five years ago Dan started West WoodWorks, making custom furniture and cabinetry. Clients include individuals, churches, a college and the Farmers Museum, both its retail outlet and historic buildings.
West WoodWorks is currently expanding its Educational Services segment, which offers woodworking classes, tutoring, mentoring and consultation through its Leatherstocking Region School of Woodworking division.
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"For a woodworker with my marginal skills, Dan West's classes have been real 'confidence builders'. I find myself thinking, 'so that's how they do it! I can do that too'." Ted C.
The woodworking courses,
held in a dedicated teaching shop, will
address general subjects such as planning, various woods, hand tools, power
tools, machines, joinery, fasteners and finishes used in constructing fine wood
projects.
Much of the class will be individual instruction geared to each student’s needs, requests and ability level; however everyone will be required to participate in the tool use and safety aspects.
Each participant will construct a
project and will be responsible for purchasing all materials for it.
It is suggested that, once you have registered for the class, you should go to West WoodWorks heirloom, fine-crafted furniture and cabinets and look over the pictures for project ideas if needed.
Before the class starts you can call or e-mail Dan through his web site to discuss project ideas and get help obtaining lumber and hardware for your project, if needed.
A simple project can be completed during the class, or an advanced project can be finished with additional work outside of class. (Some examples of Dan's work are featured below. For more examples, visit WestWoodWorksInfo.com)
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"I have attended woodworking classes conducted by West WoodWorks during the past fall and winter. It has been a truly enjoyable and worthwhile use of my time. The classes have been both instructional and practical and I have even been able to use the information to help customers where I work - that's really neat! I plan to continue to attend future classes and would recommend them to others." Charles C.
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Monthly 2-hour class (2009-2010
class schedule)
First Monday, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Third Monday, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
$25.00 per class plus $2.00 tax
(price subject to change)
20-Hour Woodworking Class
$300.00 plus $24.00 tax
(price subject to change)
- $150.00 payable at time of registration
with balance of $174.00 payable either before or at first day of class.
Some class options are:
10-Week Course
Second Monday, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Tuesday afternoons, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Saturday afternoons, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
One-Week Course
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm; 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Other times as needed
Call 607-264-3217 for up to date information and details
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01/10/2010