National Center for Craftsmanship

NCC supports Centennial High School – please join us May 26!

NCC — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:19:32 +0000

Please join NCC in their support of an upcoming concert to raise funds for the health clinic at Centennial High School. We feel that this clinic is key to student success, reduces student absenteeism and provides good counseling for this at-risk population.

CHS has historically promoted building trades with their hands-on program. They have also included deconstruction as a viable option to demolition of buildings.

There will be a concert on Saturday, May 26, 7:30 PM at Avogadro’s Number. Tickets are $15.00 to hear the 3 Twins Broadband (formerly the Subdudes). http://www.avogadros.com/index.php

JOIN US!

Robb Sommerfeld, Berthoud High School and VEX Robotics

NCC — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:46:45 +0000

Robb Sommerfeld, Assistant Director of NCC, and technology teacher at Berthoud High School led his students to earn two championship trophies at the 2012 Vex Robotics World. Berthoud Robotics Club with sponsor/mentor Robb Sommerfeld has come back with 2 World Championship trophies! Two teams out of the four that competed have won Vex Robotics World Championship titles. Team Palladium members Nicolette Power, Caleb Hammel, Jon Schlagel and Brian Montereo won the prestigious “Build Award” for best built robot in their division. Team Critical Mass members Kaleb Stenis, James and Katie Wood, Zak and Mitch Sandel, and Veronica Mizor won the highest award given. They won the “Excellence Award” in their division. This award is only given to the “best of the best” and a team from Berthoud has brought one home!

All four teams competed well and found the level of competition to be absolutely world class. There are 4800 teams in the world and close to 400 made it to compete at the Vex Robotics World Championship. The students found themselves working with other teams from various countries, and had to be able to communicate with them in order to come up with strategies before they alliance together in competition matches. With over 20 countries from around the world represented, the students learned “global” communication skills.

A huge thanks needs to go to the clubs main coach/mentor Brad Von Seggern! He has given years of volunteer time to help make this all happen. The club also thanks Steve Wood and Ken Mathis for all of their volunteer time as coaches/mentors. The parents and sponsors for this club have given the students experiences that will last a lifetime. The club hopes to continue the success and is always looking for more sponsors that want to contribute to the education and academic experiences of the wonderful student in the Berthoud Robotics Club.

Contact Robb Sommerfeld for more info at BHS:970-613-7719

Presentation to Northern CO USGBC

NCC — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:36:29 +0000

Neil Kaufman Ph.D will present information about the National Center for Craftsmanship’s educational mission, goals and successes as a growing 501(c)(3).

Deconstruction projects completed over the last five years will also be discussed.

DeConstruct Project Rist Canyon

NCC — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:53:51 +0000

NCC is pleased to announce its sixth DreamBuilders DeConstruction project in the high foothills of Bellvue, CO. In partnership with Larimer County Corrections, an all female crew will deconstruct one house. The training program is expected to last six weeks.

Contact Nick D. Benson, Operations Manager to apply to volunteer on this project through the site contact form.

DeConstruct Project on Lake Loveland

NCC — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:45:17 +0000

NCC is pleased to announce its fifth DreamBuilders DeConstruction project on Lake Loveland. In partnership with Larimer County Corrections, an all female crew will deconstruct two houses directly on the lake. The training program is expected to last six weeks. Contact Nick D. Benson, Operations Manager to apply to volunteer on this project through the Read more.

KGNU Interview with DreamBuilders Graduates

NCC — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:54:38 +0000

Two graduates from our successful DreamBuilders program were interviewed by KGNU Comunity Radio in Boulder recently. Lisa Smerker and Trudy Pillow talked with Liz Lane how the training program had changed their lives and the type of jobs they are currently working in. This is significant because both women are from Larimer County Corrections and Read more.

ReConstruct Program 2011/2012

NCC — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:09:15 +0000

NCC (www.nccraftsmanship.org) is seeking construction, general carpentry, remodel & repair projects for our ReConstruct youth career development training program. If you are considering an addition, tenant finish, or remodel of your home or office, including kitchen, bath, basement, doors, windows, decks, patios, etc., please contact us for a free consultation. We welcome large or small projects and promise quality & integrity in all we do. We are highly experienced craftspeople mentoring youth in all aspects of remodel & new construction projects including design, development & management. We provide licensed & insured services as well as expertise in green building & sustainable practices. We offer state & federal tax incentives for qualifying donors & clients.

For more information please contact Neil Kaufman at:

970-215-4587 or Neil@NCCraftsmanship.org

Be Local Winter Farmer’s Market

NCC — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:41:17 +0000

Be Local Winter Farmer’s Market

NCC — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:39:15 +0000

Be Local Winter Farmer’s Market

NCC — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:20:31 +0000