National Center for Craftsmanship in the News
Building the Next Generation of Craftspeople
The mission of the National Center for Craftsmanship can best be articulated by those who's lives and careers we’ve helped to craft in some small way.

April 2010
NCC certifies WOMEN Deconstructors>> Press Release

January 2010
National Center for Craftsmanship featured in
Discovery Channel's
Renovation Nation
NCC's 2009 Overland Trail Deconstruct project to be aired on Discovery Channel's Plant Green "Renovation Nation" Thursday, January 28th at 4:00 pm MST

July 2009
National Center for Craftsmanship featured in
New Balance National Marketing Campaign
New Balance Athletic Shoe chose NCC as recipient of up to $50,000 in national awareness and marketing campaign.
New Balance, the only athletic company still manufacturing footwear in the United States launched the campaign featuring the National Center for Craftsmanship (NCC). New Balance invited consumers to participate in a sweepstakes to win a free trip to their manufacturing facility in Maine. For every entry, New Balance donated $1 to NCC, up to $50,000. >> Press Release

Deconstruction projects help youths build on their future Neil Kaufman saw a void in the construction and deconstruction industry, and he's trying to fill it with young men and women who otherwise would be missing out on opportunities to succeed in life.
Article published in The Coloradoan May 30, 2009 Read More

Students Build Knowledge By Tearing Things DownArticle published in ABC 7 News, The Denver Channel.com
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DeConstruct Project a Learning ExperiencePrograms such as the DeConstruct Training offer an important level of hands-on eduation to students throughout Northern Colorado. Editorial published in the Reporter Herald April 7, 2009 Read More

DeConstructive Use of TimeStudents Learn Construction Skills, Sustainable Building in Hands-On Training Program. Article published in the Reporter Herald April 6, 2009 Read More

Sustainable Practices a Fort Collins PriorityInstead of razing the buildings and trashing materials, the deconstruction process will hand-dismantle the structures and remove materials for reuse and recycling. The National Center for Craftsmanship will use this project as a training opportunity.
Article published in The Coloradoan April 6, 2009
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Letter from District MentorStudent showed remarkable skills and professionalism in class presentation. Download the letter. (PDF)

Building Up Skills as the Walls Come Down
Project salvages materials while teaching youthsArticle published in The Loveland Reporter Herald April 5, 2008 — by Marisa Beahm
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Students Build by Taking Apart
Center teaches how to build homes with deconstruction project
Article published in The Coloradoan Feb 18, 2008 — by Tim Keith Read More    Download the article. (PDF 1mb)

Deconstructing Stigmas
A new project by the National Center for Craftsmanship values working with your hands.Article published in The Rocky Mountain Chronicle Feb 14. 2008 — By Michael Pool
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Channel 9 News visits NCC http://www.9news.com/video/player.aspx?aid=49831&bw=

Introducing a New Generation to the Trades.
Article published in the Berthoud Weekly Surveyor Jan. 23, 2008 - by Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer
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National Center for Craftsmanship Kicks Off “Deconstruct” Project Program provides for educational opportunities, fundraising
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National Center for CraftsmanshipLaunches Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Skills Training Program
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