First Class Facility
The Marc Adams School of Woodworking is conveniently located just 12 miles south of Indianapolis and is one of the largest hands-on woodworking schools in the world, with well over 40,000 square feet of space. It is possible to run seven independent workshops simultaneously time in completely different facilities.
The School has
- Four Large Bench Rooms
- Three Huge Tool Rooms
- A Dedicated Turning Center
- A Building for Glass Blowing & Metal Working
- A Cafeteria that Can Serve 100 People at a Time
- A Wonderful Multimedia Room
- An Outbuilding for Special Classes
The facility features wireless internet service, so bring your own laptop. There are six clean bathrooms (four of which are wheelchair accessible). The buildings are air-conditioned, but during the summer, students should plan on dressing comfortably. The school also has a FEMA-approved tornado shelter that can hold 80+ people.
At each instructor’s bench, there is a state-of-the-art digital camera system that brings you closer to the action. A specially designed sound system is available for those who have a difficult time hearing during class lectures. Each student has his or her own custom-made Lie-Nielsen workbench and a padded stool on which to sit. There are cushioned mats that eliminate the stress of standing on concrete all day.
The shop has plenty of power tools and even more hand tools to aid in the learning process. Each tool room offers plenty of workspace, along with a variety of well-maintained equipment
Please Note that the facility will not be open on Sunday afternoons if there is not a scheduled workshop. Students attending full-week workshops should plan on arriving the first day of class by 7:45 a.m. For weekend workshops, students should arrive by 8:45 a.m.
