Mission Statement 

• High standards of craftsmanship
• Teaching that honours traditional tools and techniques
• A learning environment that is safe, welcoming, inclusive, and fun
• Respect for the environment through use of local materials
• Innovation and creativity in woodworking
• Partnerships that develop the community of woodworkers and traditional building trades
• Preservation of older and historic buildings
• Participation in the economic development of our community and region
• Commitment to Fort Worden as a center for lifelong learning

Our Vision:

• Be a leading center for education in woodworking and practical historic preservation
• Offer comprehensive vocational and avocational programs
• Attract excellent faculty
• Engage young people to become the next generation of craftspersons
• Offer scholarship programs to facilitate student access
• Occupy expanded teaching facilities 
• Engage with other nearby educational institutions to provide a component of vocational education in the traditional trades
• Place students in apprenticeship and mentoring programs
• Engage actively in the restoration of Fort Worden Buildings
• Maintain a professional staff and be governed by a policy-setting Board 

We're working on a strategic plan which is due to be reviewed by the board in late summer 2011. We'll share details when it has been approved.

Support to the School

Shortly we'll be publishing various ways you can help support the school shortly. These will include funding scholarships, tool and machine donation programs, and helping improve the facilities.

Plus we're working on a logo and we'll have those caps and t-shirts everyone has been asking for!