Sawkille Co.

Written By Dena Koehn

Sawkille in northern New York is searching for a full-time builder to create mostly hardwood heritage pieces all within their line. They do some customization, but rarely full custom pieces for people. The shop is located in Kingston in upstate NY, about two hours north of the city. The pay is dependent upon experience, but starting between $20-25 an hour. Benefits are available after a year of working there.

Contact: Ivan St. John, Production Manager, 845-706-9336, ivan@sawkille.com

Dena Koehn

Dena Koehn grew up in Rose City, a rural town in mid-Michigan, and moved to southern Michigan to attend Adrian College. She graduated in 2005 with a BFA in Studio Art and a BA in English. After school, she worked in marketing and sales. In 2016 Dena started teaching woodworking classes with Luke in a garage, which eventually became the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute. She has served many roles at the SBWI, including Outreach Coordinator, Shaker Box Instructor, Secretary, Treasurer, Board Member, Bookkeeper, and now Director of Operations. She is also the Event Coordinator and Social Media Director of the Great Lakes Woodworking Festival, an annual event which brings together the best woodworkers from the Great Lakes region.

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