I truly believe that MASW has made a difference in the overall skill level of today’s American woodworker. In just 15 short years we have offered nearly 1000 workshops that have been taught by nearly 200 of the most recognized authors, artists, and woodworking legends this craft has to offer. I attribute the success of the school to five main reasons.

1. First of course are the outstanding teachers who have unselfishly shared their gifts with us and challenged us to build our own legacy of craftsmanship. 

2. The second is our great staff. They are loyal to me, dedicated to you, and are driven to make your experience here unforgettable. 

3. Third is our facility is unmatched anywhere, anytime, anyplace, and is constantly in perpetual motion. 

4. Next is our commitment to education. MASW is not a project school, but instead a technique school with the right philosophy, spirit, and mission. 

5. The fifth reason for our success is our alumni are the greatest people on the planet. As a group, they have developed a very unique community where belonging means something special.

Over the last 15 years, I have had the privilege and blessing to live the dream of all dreams. It has been exciting, challenging, adventurous, and enlightening, not to mention—at times—an awful lot of hard work that involves a real commitment from my family. 

My children have never known any other life style and have grown accustom to serving our guests first. My wife Susie has been a blessing who has always trusted in my judgment (and sometimes wild ideas) 

Together my family has shown incredible patience for the sacrifices we have had to make and we will together as a family continue to run this program with a servant’s heart. I am driven to share my passion for woodworking, but together, as family and friends, we will keep the craft alive, fresh, and always personal.

From one passionate woodworker to another, 

Marc Adams

MAINTAINING A COMMITMENT