MASW Higher Education

The Masters Program

The MASW Master’s program is the most recognizable and credible woodworking certificate program in America. To date, there have been almost 500 people complete the program—which is incredible!

MASW is not a project school, but rather a technique school. With our diversity of workshops, it’s possible to put together a curriculum with mainstream topics taught by the best craftspeople of modern time. Workshops are balanced throughout the year to help fit your busy lifestyle. Simply choose dates, instructors and specific topics that best suit your needs. Time is not a factor; you can work at your own pace.

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Recommended Order for The Masters

It is suggested that students start with either the Joinery or Hand skills class as one of their first two workshops. Design or Finishing should be the third and fourth choices. The remaining workshops can be any of the technique workshops such as Turning, Carving, Veneering/Marquetry, any Elective or Chair Making and the final workshop should be the Apprenticeship class. This order will be the best way to build a sound foundation of woodworking where one class will build skills for the next class. (Please note that classes from other schools are not transferable.)

Curriculum Requirements (Full Week Classes Only)

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The Following are the 2023 Masters Award Recipients

These 20 “Masters” from 11 different states have taken a combined total of over 250 classes at the MASW. I have watched all of them grow and mature as confident woodworkers. We have become good friends, and my life is enriched by having known them. I look forward to their return in the future, maybe someday as teachers. – MA

Geary Gaston, AL

David Bowes, IN

Rick Randjelovic, IN

Mark Oltermann, TX

Kevin LaFave, IN

Marshall Snyder, OK

Marnee Lerums, IN

Willard Lerums, IN

Thomas Bain, VA

Bill Buehler, WI

Joe Nogan, NJ

Kevin Quinn, IA

Scott Larson, IA

David Kovach, IN

Mike Ricco, MI

David Ramirez, TX

George Denton, IN

Dan Krum, VA

Aaron Bean, IN

Ron Winkler, MN

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