The shop at mek woodworks
I'm Matt Kenney, and I've been making furniture for 20 years. When I was first starting out, I met Joe Mazurek, a professional furniture maker in Camden, SC. Over the course of more than two years, he showed me the fundamentals of furniture making, from picking lumber to milling to cutting joinery to finishing. I was tremendously fortunate to find Joe. He was generous with his time, his tools, and his knowledge. I would not be where I am today without all that he gave me. Happily, I am now in a position to repay Joe in the best way possible: by helping others who love this craft become better furniture makers.
I teach all over the country and overseas a bit, too. But I want to give more to the craft that I love. The best things that Joe gave me where his time and attention. So, I am offering classes at my shop in Northwest Connecticut that are limited to just a few students at a time. This way, I can slow things down, engage with each one of you personally, and take the time to genuinely explain and demonstrate the subtleties of making furniture. Sure, we'll make something during class, but more importantly I'll do my best to help you improve as a woodworker, so that when you leave you are more passionate for the craft, and better prepared to continue your journey as a furniture maker. That's what The Shop at MEK Woodworks is all about.
I teach all over the country and overseas a bit, too. But I want to give more to the craft that I love. The best things that Joe gave me where his time and attention. So, I am offering classes at my shop in Northwest Connecticut that are limited to just a few students at a time. This way, I can slow things down, engage with each one of you personally, and take the time to genuinely explain and demonstrate the subtleties of making furniture. Sure, we'll make something during class, but more importantly I'll do my best to help you improve as a woodworker, so that when you leave you are more passionate for the craft, and better prepared to continue your journey as a furniture maker. That's what The Shop at MEK Woodworks is all about.