LA City Blocks on the Cover of Brown Alumni Magazine 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
Would Works limited edition LA City Blocks made the cover of the Brown Alumni Magazine (BAM) this month. This year's annual holiday gift guide features alumni makers and alumni-run non-profits--and Would Works happens to check both boxes.
The LA City Blocks set was designed by Brown University alum and Would Works program director, Lee Buchanan. A furniture maker and designer, Lee ran the Offerman Woodshop where she was originally a happy customer of Would Works--often outsourcing wood products to be sanded and finished by Would Works artisans.
In 2016, with the help of Nick Offerman, Lee and Would Works founder Connor Johnson ran a crowdsourcing campaign to raise funds to scale up Would Works into a consistent weekly program with an expanded line of homewares. With support from Johnson and many people and organizations within the LA homeless services and craft communities, Lee has been running Would Works ever since.
Lee (left) and workshop leader Krys Shelley at the Would Works shop, 2018
See the full feature spread on the LA City Blocks below:
Also in News
Sarah Watlington Spotlights Community Builders Program in Fine Woodworking Magazine
As we dive into a new year, it's inspiring to see our work with Angel City Lumber gaining recognition. Sarah Watlington recently penned a piece in Fine Woodworking, shining a spotlight on our collaboration and the impact it's having on our community.
Would Works to Receive $10,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
A Look Into Our Transformative 2023
Winding down this year, we express deep gratitude for your support and engagement with Would Works. 2023 began expansively: WW Community Builders Program Artisans and our team took a field trip to the snow-covered Angeles National Forest in the San Gabriel Mountains north of the city. Shirley is the Artisan Lead at Would Works and was born and raised in LA. She’s now in her mid-60’s, yet she’s never been up to the Angeles Forest. Our city is surrounded by abundant landscapes, but many residents who face barriers to employment also lack access to experiences in nature. This forest visit reflects the growth trajectory of Would Works, which we illuminate here.