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WOODWORKING

The Maker University

Matthew Peech

Small businessCrafts and makingTutorialscommunitycourses

A former registered nurse with a passion for woodworking began sharing projects online. Making things with his children grew into practical tutorials, a learning community and beginner courses.

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WHAT YOU CAN BORROW

The lesson for you.

A hobby picked up later, and shared with family, can become teaching for other beginners.

If this sounds like your path, start here: How to teach woodworking →

Or take the five-minute Business Builder to find your own first step.

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