What Students are Saying!
Morris & Becky Ridenour, IN
“Through the years MASW has been a blessing and inspiration to our family. Again, I say Thank you! God Bless.”
John & Linda Norton, IN
“Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful school with our friends from Texas. Eric was such a wonderful guide, and it is obvious he is very proud of all that goes on there. The attention to detail is amazing, and it was a special treat to be able to wander your facility. Congratulations on 31 years. Time flies!”
Dale Fallat, IN
“Great writing in your new catalog. I’ve been to many (Jesuit) spiritual retreats in my life, but the Marc Adams School has made my spirit soar the most over these past years. Keep up your mission, Marc.”
Andy Wilkerson, GA
“You’re the soul of a craftsperson” article was both a pleasure and an inspiration to read. Conceiving, developing, and managing the MASW (in the middle of a cornfield) is also an accomplishment. You, too, are a “difference maker.” I am proud to be an alumnus of the school and to be able to be one of your (many) friends. Congratulations to you (and Susie) for what y’all have accomplished.”
Ken Mitchell, SC
“Marc, do you and Susie realize, deep in your soul, how much of a positive impact you have had on so many people these 31 years? What a magnificent, Godly thing you have done, and are doing. God’s purpose for you is truly being fulfilled. Thank you.”
John Snow, VA
“As I prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving and give thought to all I am thankful for in my life, I wanted to take a minute to let you both know how thankful I am for our friendship that is very special to me. I also want to thank you for creating such a special place at MASW. It has become a second home to me and a place of friendship, inspiration, opportunity, and at times a healing place. I truly thank you.”
Lupe Nielsen, NV
“I arrived back home about a week ago, and I have been thinking about you and the school. I just wanted to THANK YOU VERY MUCH for the wonderful experience I had at MASW during the three weeks I attended. Because of you, I am becoming a better craftsman. God willing, I look forward to attending again in 2025. For me MASW has become an oasis of inspiration and creativity, which nurtures the soul. With warm regards to you and the entire MASW staff.”
Kevin Quinn, IA
“Thank you for making your school the best in the nation! You and others like Jeff Headley, Steve Hamilton and Michael Fortune, etc. Inspires me to work harder at getting better in my woodworking.”
Aaron Jardine, UT
“I just wanted to say hello and that I was thinking about you yesterday at church. I have an assignment in my local congregation to teach a Sunday school class to a bunch of 16- to 18-year-olds. We had a great discussion about service. We talked about the question “Who is my neighbor?”, and how when we serve each other we truly are just serving the Lord. I shared your quote about skills. I have thought a lot about the word “today” in your quote. It’s not about what skills we will or may have later but what we can offer now–Today. I love that. We all have something to offer the Lord today that is unique to who we are.”
Jean Marmoreo, Canada
“And yet another outstanding week… It can never be said enough for you both- the best, the most engaging, challenging, rewarding time an adult can spend happens here year after year. It never ceases to amaze me how these encounters grow, not only on you but inward, to your soul.”
Jim Schlaudecker, OH
“Just a note to pass along my reactions to Doug’s maintenance class. It was remarkably helpful. In a brief period, he explained things I’ve struggled with for years. You’re so lucky to have him. But it also reflects how effective you are in maintaining a work environment that attracts and keeps talent for your school. To me that’s the most important skill for developing a high-performance organization.”
Curtis Meinhardt, IL
“I think a very large THANK YOU is in order this morning. I’ve been back to Springfield for three days now and my brain has settled down to what normally happens after coming home from a week in Franklin. That is, my whole being just says “WOW, what a week!” Everything that happened has put me into a frame of mind that makes my life worthwhile again.”
Andrew Cooley, KY
“Just finished the last of three weekend classes I took this year and wanted to say thank you for all that you do to democratize woodworking and crafts. Every visit is an opportunity to learn, and I feel peace when I am at MASW. I look forward to next year’s schedule.”
Mary Knepper, TN
“Thank you for an excellent and challenging week. I learned a standard and the steps needed to get closer to that standard. Nietzsche said we honor our masters by surpassing them. I could not do that in two lifetimes, but I will aspire to more than I thought I could have done. Wishing you many more years of success.”