Founder
Nicholas Hutter
Nicholas founded Woodworkers Academy from his Belmont home. His passions for both enriching the lives of his students and the art of woodworking is reflected through his personal woodworking projects and through his class instruction. Apart from woodworking, Nick spends his free time skateboarding, meditating, cooking and spending time with his family and friends.Â
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Ryan Bonner
Ryan is native to Tennessee and began his journey with Woodworkers Academy in 2020. Ryan has a strong background in carpentry and a visibly natural gift for teaching the youth. Ryan’s love for teaching is visible through his animated enthusiasm, as well as the kindness and compassion with which he carries himself. Apart from carpentry, Ryan is a skateboarder, a competitive billiards player and an exceptionally talented lifelong guitarist.
General Manager
Matt Pursley
Matt is a Redwood City native and graduate student of psychology. Matt's woodworking journey began in early adulthood building several large backyard skateboarding ramps with friends. His gentle and patient instructing style has allowed many nervous newcomers to feel right at home in our workshops. In his free time Matt enjoys skateboarding, reading, gardening, and spending time with friends and family!