THE ARTISANS OUTREACH

The Artisans Outreach is a non-profit organization focused on training and providing mentorship to active duty soldiers, veterans, and their family members who seek to learn artisan skills and utilize creativity to find their purpose.

"Woodworking is the grounding that has allowed me to heal from the cumulative effects of combat and service. Woodworking has provided me a sense of purpose, mental focus, and a feeling of accomplishment. Through the Artisans Outreach and veterans program at Ballash Woodworks, I hope to give back by teaching other service members, veterans, and their families the trade while providing a safe environment to heal."

— Kurt Ballash

TRAINING.

We have trained hundreds of individuals in the art of woodworking. In collaboration with local organizations and higher education institutions, we ensure students and military affiliates have access to learn from a master-skill craftsman. We provide access to our shop and tools as a resource for those seeking to learn the process of woodworking.

MENTORSHIP.

In a strong effort to rekindle the craftsman roots in our local city, we started The Artisans Outreach. Its purpose is to inspire others to learn the skill and hard work that goes into woodworking. This trade is becoming more scarce and we want to restore a love for the artisan professions. We want others to feel connected to a community of creatives and craftsmen.

COMMUNITY.

Giving back to the community is a part of our core values as we seek to invest in both our military, students, and our fellow artisans. In conjunction with local grants, we provide free workshops to qualified military, veterans, and their families. In addition, our priority is bringing awareness to the skills and benefits of learning the trade.

REGISTER FOR DISCOUNTED

WORKSHOPS

The Artisans Outreach is proud to offer Active Duty, Veterans, and their families the opportunity to attend a Create It! Workshop.

Once registered eligible individuals receive a discount to all future workshops. All registered individuals also have the opportunity to be selected to attend classes for FREE when sponsored seats become available

This project is supported by Ballash Woodworks, The Artisans Outreach, and our community of veterans and entrepreneurs.

1. APPLY

Click the Submit Application button below and complete the online application.

2. SELECT A CLASS

Once you've submitted your online application, you will receive a discount code to use on all future workshops you'd like to attend. Visit our WORKSHOPS page for upcoming workshops.

3. BUILD IT

Our classes give you a truly pro-grade experience AND you leave with your own hand-made product and a whole new set of skills!

***(ID VERIFICATION AT CHECK-IN)

WORKSHOP CALENDAR OVERVIEW

“He who works with his hands

is a laborer.

He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman.

He who works with his hands, head, and heart is an artist.”

— St. Francis of Assissi (1181-1226)

WHAT WE OFFER

Our Best Selling Products

Leathered Granite

$65.00 $65.00

Calacatta

$20.00

Carrara white marble

$18.00 $20.00

MAKE A DONATION

Your donation provides a veteran with the gift of attending a free or discounted workshop to learn first hand a new skill. It also gives them an outlet, focus, and safe place to create and invest in something outside of themselves.

The goal of The Artisans Outreach is to teach and mentor as many veterans (and their families) as possible while encouraging a love and appreciation for craftsmanship.