We asked Jim Becker to describe his personal approach to woodworking and the response was really simple. In three neat, powerful words he replied, “Lines and Arcs.” As an association of master level craftsmen, ... Read more
We’re on the doorstep of another New England winter. Marked by blustering, bluebird days and beautiful but early sunsets, these may be the months in which we become most ‘at home’ with our interior landscapes. ... Read more
The fourth quarter is a busy one; year-end project completions, winter workshop preparedness and the joyful commitments to family and friends over the holidays. And while we're blazing toward 2014, we recognize that ... Read more
It’s hard to believe you’re only minutes off the interstate as you wind up Route 5 toward Richard Bissell’s Fine Woodworking Shop. Signal Pine Farm, located in Putney’s southeast corner, was a working ... Read more
Guild member Jason Breen lives and works in West Brattleboro. He’s as connected to his land as a farmer must be. Together with his wife and two children, he raises goats and chickens, makes maple syrup and gardens to ... Read more
Buying local is a powerful purchasing decision. More of each dollar spent locally goes to work in the community, stimulating growth and encouraging livelihood. We know that when we shop at farmer's markets and dine ... Read more
Vermont has always been a pioneering state where a challenging and remarkable landscape is matched by the fortitude and inventiveness of its people. The same forests and fields that provide a livelihood for farmers and ... Read more
"I just bought this cherry and I’m about to start milling it.” Approaching the door to Guild Member Erin Hanley’s Burlington workshop, we found the furniture maker evaluating some cherry stock that she plans to ... Read more
Charles and Henry Greene arrived in Pasadena in 1897, two brothers fresh out of MIT with plans to enter the building trade. They founded an architectural firm (Greene and Greene) which reached the zenith of its ... Read more
There’s the skill and talent of the craftsman. There’s the quality and character of the wood. And then, there’s the attention to detail. These are the things that distinguish fine, handcrafted furniture and mark ... Read more
