Compared to a lot of you I am a novice in this hobby. I am 33, live in Syracuse, NY and work fulltime but have the weekends to dabble in my hobbies. Since I recently converted to a 4 week work schedule, I have a 3-day weekend. I am looking to take some begginer to intermediate hand tool, furniture building classes/lessons. Although I have been watching videos and reading books, I feel I need some hands on teaching to learn correct techniques and address my flaws. I am most impressed by arts and crafts style furniture, partly influenced by my many visits to the nearby Stickley factory and store. I cant afford any of the furniture yet, but sure is great to look and feel!
I am willing to travel 4-6 hrs from here on the weekends since I dont know of any such resource available locally. Obviously I can only do Fri-Sun lessons.
Please advise of any resources you folks have heard good things about or had first hand experience with.
Many Thanks in advance!