William Toth, 2024 graduate of the wood design program Talks about his new career as a furniture maker and woodworker.
Kloé Campeau (Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute Alumnus '24) discusses the relationship of AI, arts, and the future. She says there is something special about the arts and craftsmanship, and that you cannot replace a artisan creating something special for a space. She feels our field of woodworking will become even more important as other fields become more automated. Kloé describes her experience as a woman entering woodworking at SBWI, and the importance of women and diversity as it correlates to innovation and art as a representation of our society.
Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute Alumni Keighan McGoff describes the importance of women entering the skilled trades, and how a woman's life can benefit with skills both in your hands and in your head. She describes the feeling of being part of something that is welcoming and exciting, and feels the love and passion of the other people in the program. She recommends SBWI specifically, it's such a cool environment like a family place, a place that will allow you to be brave.
Carolyn Racine started a business after completing the Wood Design Program at the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute.