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Frequently Asked Questions

Where are you located?

The Woodworking School at Pine Croft is located at 1865 Big Hill Road, Berea, Kentucky about 1 hour south of Lexington, Kentucky.  For those traveling in by air Lexington has a wonderful small airport, and Louisville and Cincinnati (both about 2 hours away) offer a wide range of flight options.

We will also run turning specific classes in Berea College’s Mueller Craft Building located at 100 Student Craft Court, Berea, Kentucky.  Berea is a small town and the main college campus sits just 2 miles to the west of the main Pine Croft location.

Hours?

Classes will generally run from 9am until 5pm with a catered lunch (included in your registration) served at about noon in the shop.  The shop will often be open early (7:30ish?) and stay open for students after teaching ends at 5.

What is your relationship to Berea College?

The Woodworking School at Pine Croft is a continuation of the College’s commitment to craft.  As a division of the Student Craft program (an integral part of Berea College since 1893) Pine Croft allows Berea College to promote craft and traditional culture beyond its student body while enriching the regions rich craft tradition with visiting guest instructors.

Why the name 'Pine Croft'?

The Woodworking School at Pine Croft is located on property originally developed by Anna Ernberg, Berea College’s Head of Weaving from 1911-1935.  Ms. Ernberg helped to lead Berea’s Student Industries to national prominence and her positive influence on Craft in the Appalachian region cannot be overstated.  The cottage that sits just north east of the School was built for Ms. Ernberg (and is now managed by our Boone Tavern Hotel and available for guests https://www.boonetavernhotel.com/accommodations/rooms/pine-croft-cottage ) was referred to by Ms. Ernberg as her ‘little Pine Croft in the woods”.

What is the registration and cancelation policy?

Registration:

  • Full Payment is due during registration.  We request students register online through Eventbrite.   Eventbrite has fees that are charged at the time of registration. These fees are included in the listed class price:

A Service Fee – 3.70% of class price +$1.79 per ticket

A Processing Fee – 2.90% of class price

  • Students who prefer to register and pay by check should reach out to Rob Spiece at spiecer@berea.edu.

Withdrawals and Refunds:

  • Students withdrawing more than 30 days before the start of a workshop will be refunded the full amount minus the charge of the Eventbrite Fees.  Between 30-15 days, students will be refunded 50% the cost of the class.  No refund will be given when the withdrawal occurs within 15 days of the class.
  • Contact Rob Spiece at spiecer@berea.edu should a situation arise that requires a withdrawal or transfer to a different workshop.

Questions?

Email Rob Spiece at spiecer@berea.edu or Katie Bister at bisterk1@berea.edu