Registration Now Open! 

In an era of increased competition and a tighter labor market, a positive company culture and identity, together with an inspiring vision for the future, can have an enormous impact on customer and staff loyalty -- and it’s the leader who creates the culture. In these two-day workshops (offered in four locations), we will share Zingerman’s management philosophies, based on the concepts of Servant Leadership, a management approach that focuses on the leader’s role in serving the organization as a whole. We will also share key tools and tips for Managing Ourselves, premised on the idea that being able to manage and modify your impact as a leader is all but guaranteed to yield more productive, effective work. Filled with real life stories and practical information you can apply in your every day life, this workshop will leave you energized and inspired to focus on yourself as the next step to taking your business to the next level.

Session Objectives: 
1. Explore the management philosophy that has been successful at Zingerman’s.
2. Use new skills and knowledge to improve performance as managers and leaders.
3. Practice using new skills and concepts in a safe environment.
4. Reinforce network of peers to help get past roadblocks.

Breaking News: Complex Roof Workshop to be offered at TFG Eastern Conference

At the Guild, we strive to provide professional development training for carpenters and timber frame carpenters. As part of this continued effort, we are offering a multi-day workshop focusing on the critical skills necessary for complex roof layouts. This workshop runs concurrently with the TFG Easter Conference in Virginia Beach, and participants will need to register for both the conference and the workshop to attend. The main focus of the workshop will be on using plumb lines and a plan view drawing to enable carpenters to cut any roof. This workshop will also endeavor to teach participants to identify the needs of specific projects. Not only will attendees develop a holistic skill set for crafting simple roofs, but also learn to address many of the more complex challenges encountered as a professional carpenter. As part of the workshop, instructors will work with students to solidify their understanding of the underlying geometry in complex roof layout.

This workshop starts with a pre-conference session for folks with less experience in roof work, or those who want a refresher prior to the Complex Roof Workshop track. Read more info here.

North House Folk School Offers Artisan Development Program

• Two-year professional learning and residency program for emerging craft artisans working in traditional crafts (see note below regarding focus areas)
• Includes funding for studio, housing, living stipend, paid mentorship, travel to study in Scandinavia, professional development, materials, and tools
• Significant time to develop a body of work, travel to engage with mentors and show work, and both assistant and independent teaching opportunities

There's Still Time to Register for the Raising Rendezvous
October 5-8, Hornby Island, BC, Canada