Review!

With spring in the air many of us are thinking about starting something new or reviving something that we normally do with new energy.  Those of you coming to class know that we have been working on the idea of "workshop" both as a place and as a tool for self-improvement.  By chance a good friend of mine sent me this picture and story that fits in with both perfectly.  

A Weekend Workshop

My good friend Mr.R lives and works in Seattle.  He has a fine love of coffee as every self respecting Seattle resident does.  So Early last Saturday morning Mr.R roused himself from bed got hit elitist cup of joe from his favorite little shop and headed out to start his day.  Today was different than most days because Mr.R had signed up to do something totally new. 

Mr.R had found a unique and interesting two day workshop that was sure to make this weekend memorable.  He had by chance found a metal working workshop where he could learn some basic skills.  The workshop promised that by the end of two days he would have a beautiful new kitchen knife to show for his efforts. 

After two full days of sweating and working like a dog.  Mr.R was able to make this.  

He went on to say that he had a lot of personal help from the workshop teacher and that working with metal is very interesting, but also very complex.  He told me that he has a new found respect for the amount of work that goes into making such everyday, but important tools!  Not a bad way to spend a weekend:  You learn something new and have a nice new tool to take home as well!  Kudos to you!