From idea to reality - Milestones
Kerstin Begley Kerstin Begley

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…

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The light bulb moment
Kerstin Begley Kerstin Begley

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...

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The initial concept
Kerstin Begley Kerstin Begley

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…

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Our kind of board meeting
Kerstin Begley Kerstin Begley

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...

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10 fun facts about Jim
Kerstin Begley Kerstin Begley

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…

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