Warriors Crafting

All Rise reviewed in The Daily Nebraskan

Ronald Aveling — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 06:15:46 +0000

Nick’s on tour, and his new comedy show is receiving some favorable feedback. David Berman was so enthused that he ventured to call it “Hilarious and Uplifting”. You can read the remainder of his charming critique here.

Nick’s got a new comedy show, and he’d like to share it with you

Ronald Aveling — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 05:26:48 +0000

Nick has vacated the woodshop! Here at Chez Bandsaw, we’re pining for the long-grained forearms and august presence of our wizened proprietor. We can’t help but lament the absence of his rambling sermons from atop our dusty lunchroom table, and could really do with an extra set of hands when it comes to milling duties, slab relocation, and Friday cleanups. But fear not, good friends…

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Nick wants you to unleash your inner crafter– interview with LA Times

OWS Store — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 18:44:44 +0000

In an interview with the LA Times, Nick talks about the rewards of working with one’s hands, describing it as “a substantial way to say ‘I love you’.” Relaying his experience on the show Making It and giving his two cents on the crafts resurgence he talks about the ups and downs of woodworking and acting. His favorite woodworkers and a glimpse into our shop life are also a big part of the…

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LA City Blocks made by WouldWorks

OWS Store — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 23:25:38 +0000

We now proudly carry LA City Blocks made entirely by our partner non-profit WouldWorks. Providing work opportunities for people who are homeless or living in poverty, all profits go to sustaining their endeavor. These fun blocks for adults and children alike, are made of a salvaged sycamore tree from the Hollywood Dell neighborhood of LA. The sets come in a solid beechwood tray that can be…

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Matty interview with Makerview

OWS Store — Fri, 11 May 2018 15:39:42 +0000

Check out Matt Micucci‘s (aka Matty) interview with Makerview on why he makes stuff, being a woodworker, and working at shops like the Warriors Crafting and Would Works. He gives some advice for those who want to get into furniture making that’s worth a gander!

Lee in Popular Woodworking

OWS Store — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 10:35:06 +0000

Popular Woodworking published an excellent article about young wood workers’ book lists. Featured among the many talents is the dame of our shop Lee (leebuild.com) and our close ally Laura Zahn (offthesaw.com). Stock up on the best literature makers can find. Incidentally we are stoked to see Good Clean Fun made it in there.

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Join Nick and Support Would Works

OWS Store — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 10:17:14 +0000

Our fundraising campaign is off to an amazing start! Thanks to your generous donations and outpouring of support–we are four days in and have already met Nick’s extended dollar for dollar matching goal of $24,000. Our hearts are warmed by this incredible outpouring of support for Would Works–a non-profit social enterprise which provides woodworking jobs and training to people living in extreme…

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Nick talks about his love for plywood in Newsweek

OWS Store — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 14:59:47 +0000

Nick Offerman writes about his love affair with plywood, which is finally getting its due in a major exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Find out about the full affair from building houses to making theatrical sets.

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Set building skills put to the test with a mini-golf course

OWS Store — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 14:50:17 +0000

Written by Lee: Last month I landed my dream job–I got to help artist Rosten Woo build a mini-golf course for a public exhibition called “The Back 9” in downtown LA. Dreamy not only because of the necessary “research” trips to the Sherman Oaks Castle Park, but also because I got to tap into old techniques and materials from my set-building and interactive exhibit building days.

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‘Making It’: Nick’s new show with Amy Poehler

OWS Store — Wed, 03 May 2017 23:36:48 +0000

Woodworkingnetwork.com wrote an article about Nick & Amy’s new reality TV Show “Making It” on NBC.

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