From idea to reality - Milestones
It’s October 2024 and we are turning 10 years old! 🥳 It’s unbelievable that TEN years ago, on 14th October 2014, Jim launched Little Woodworkers™ at a Teacher Network Meeting. 🚀From the SEED of an IDEA in August 2013 to the BIRTH & LAUNCH of Little Woodworkers™ in October 2014…
The light bulb moment
From humble beginnings in 2013, a Show & Tell at our daughter's Kindergarten planted the seed of what would later become Little Woodworkers™. 🌱 Our daughter's teacher knew that Jim was a Furniture Maker with a teaching background. She approached him to ask if he could make a workbench for the kindergarten...
The initial concept
Check out the sketches Jim drew way back when, showing the initial concept of Little Woodworkers™ when it was still just a tiny seed of an idea. Jim created the story board to present to two amazing kindergarten teachers (in our kitchen) to get some professional feedback on his idea…
Our kind of board meeting
Inspired by a powerful video, Jim and his then 6-year-old son had a 'Board Meeting'. Knowing all about wood and all its possibilities, imagine his excitement when Charlie suggested they build a Cubby House together...
10 fun facts about Jim
Jim has crafted furniture pieces for some rather high-profile individuals, including one Irish leader and a legendary band. His sense of humor? Well, it's rather fluffy! Oh, and there’s one musical instrument that’s been his nemesis for over two decades…