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Nick’s got a new comedy show, and he’d like to share it with you
That’s right folks. He’s touring the United States with an evening of humor and song entitled “All Rise”. So come on out and reinvigorate your chuckle bucket alongside our dusty proprietor at a venue near you.
Nick wants you to unleash your inner crafter– interview with LA Times
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 …
LA City Blocks made by WouldWorks
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. …
Check out Matt Micucci‘s (aka Matty) interview with Makerview on why he makes stuff, being a woodworker, and working at shops like the Offerman Woodshop 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
Popular Woodworking published an excellent article about young wood workers’ book lists. Featured among the many talents is the dame of our shop Lee and our close ally Laura Zahn. Stock up on the best literature makers can find.
Join Nick and Support Would Works
We recently collaborated with Would Works on a fundraising campaign for their project. Based in L.A., they provide a work opportunities for people who are homeless or living in poverty. It’s not to late to donate!
Nick talks about his love for plywood in Newsweek
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.
Set building skills put to the test with a mini-golf course
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 …
‘Making It’: Nick’s new show with Amy Poehler
Woodworkingnetwork.com wrote an article about Nick & Amy’s new reality TV Show “Making It” on NBC.
Nick gives Kevin from “This Old House” a tour of the Offerman Woodshop. Check it out:
Our resident light designer Jane Parrott spoke with our favorite LA local printshop Paper Chase Press about creative inspiration and her magic desk! See the whole article here.