Skip Dewhirst

Skip is an incredible woodworker and teacher with a diverse set of skills that render him a valuable asset to any job he works on. He headed a workshop on timber framing and natural building that led to the building of a house named 'Starboard Cork' that I live in part of the year at Rancho Mastatal in Costa Rica. You can see the house at the Rancho Mastatal website. It's a unique and strong building and all the students in the workshop left with the skills needed to build a timber frame structure, via Skip's hands on and practical approach to teaching. Years later he designed and built me an acoustic guitar that I truly consider one of the most original works of art in the world and it sounds better and better with time and use. Whether you need a teacher, designer or builder of a home, instrument or fine furniture, There is no one I would recommend more than Skip.

Great, honest hard worker. Very clear and to the point, and always ready and willing to help with any and all questions. I used Skip on my 40x44 timberframe 2 story shop and my custom timber frame house. I would not think twice about referring him to my family and friends and will use him on Any future projects.

Skip's the best. We're worked with him on numerous projects throughout the years and we've learned so much from his teaching style, patience and professionalism. Skip has taught many of our staff how to timber frame and was responsible in some way, shape or form for the many timber frame structures that we have throughout our campus in Costa Rica. I can't say enough about his character, honesty and skills.

Skip is the best of the best. He recently crafted beautiful and unique light fixtures out of cherry wood for my kitchen and retrofitted three glass globes for a breathtaking light fixture in my bedroom. He did all the electrical work too - managing regular 110 VAC as well as 48 VDC and 24 VDC circuits. He also installed under cabinet LED lighting. Back in 2007, he worked with me to design the timberframe for my home, then created it out of local trees. The timberframe home is incredibly beautiful and well made - it has and will continue to stand the test of time. The light fixtures he made for the kitchen fit in perfectly with the timberframe he built 12 years ago. Skip is timely and thoughtful, and also communicates very well. He cleans up after himself and maintains a very positive attitude. Again, I highly recommend him.

Skip is beyond solid. From decades of experience fueled by passion and talent, he knows the gamut from timber framing to fine furniture, inside and out. He pays great attention to detail, takes great pride in his work, and just has a way with wood that few possess. He is truly a master of his art and stands by his work and his word. You can’t go wrong. I trusted Skip with a family heirloom antique table and he exceeded my highest expectations.