Frequently Asked Questions
- What kind of programs do you offer?
We offer carpentry, boatbuilding, cabinetry, and fine furniture making. Also, such evening non-credit courses as woodworking I and II.
- Do you have any evening classes?
Yes, woodworking I&II
- How much does it cost?
Tuition costs $813.60 for full-time (10-18 credits) students, plus additional student and lab fees. Credits in excess of 18 are $9.40 per credit.
For non-residents (students with less than one year of residency in Washington State), full-time tuition is $2,561.24, plus student and lab fees. Credits in excess of 18 are $35.10 per credit.
- What are job prospects once I graduate?
Our graduates work with such employers as Sellen Construction, Delta Marine, Seattle Stair and Millwork, and McKinnon Furniture.
- Who is your typical student?
You. No matter who you are, you'll find your peers here. We have retirees and recent high school grads. Hobbyists and artists. Women and men. Ages range from 18 to the occaisional octogenarian, but the average is 32. We have the overworked and the underemployed. Folks in need of a career change and hectic professionals seeking to work with their hands.
- What kind of degrees do graduates get?
A certificate or an Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) degree.
- Where do you hold classes?
At 23rd Avenue South and Lane Street, just south of Jackson Street in Seattle.
- Do you give tours?
Yes. Tours run at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays while school is in session. Just stop by. For other times, phone (206) 587-5460 for an appointment, or
email us
