2014 Packard Cabinetry, Day One- Gabe

Interning at Packard Cabinetry, we left for the job site around 7:30 am. The job site was in an apartment on Long Island. We installed a desk and radiator covers. My main job was to take care of critical cosmetic repairs such as adding bin primer and caulk where if was needed to fill small holes and gaps on the items we installed. I helped facilitate the installation at the job site and made sure we left everything in good condition. Also, I spent time in the showroom and interacted with clients and met with a possible supplier. I, also, acted as a dispatcher for deliveries and clients.

2014 Sweetwater Bakery-Tess

Tess baking at Sweetwater Bakery

2014 Sweet Salvation Truffles, Day One- Hannah and Sherry

Hannah, the confectionery diva

Sherry creating delicious sweets

Sherry, Hannah, and mentor, Cheryl Ames

2014 Yellow Springs Farm, Day One- Rory

Today, my first day of my artisan internship, I did a variety of things. One of which was feeding baby goats. The moment I walked into the small barn where all the young kids were stored, the smell really hit me. A very strong urine smell, and the room was really stuffy. So at first it was quite hard to breath. Then, I slowly adjusted to it and didn't notice the smell. 

So the kids were fed milk out of these wacky little feeders made of tubes coming out of a bowl. In the bowl was the milk, and then the kids sucked the tit shaped end of the tubes to get their milk. I personally thought that all of the kids were very cute and fun to be with, even though they smelled a bit on the bad side. 

Taking care of the baby goats is just one step in the process of learning how goat cheese is made.

So that was pretty much the highlight of my day.

2014 McCann Woodwork, Day One- Jonathan

Today, I learned many of the basic concepts of wood turning along with how to use a lathe, and various tools commonly used with it. I started out on some scrap wood to get the feel of and learn to use the lathe. I then transitioned to using a chunk of cedar.With the help of my mentor, I was able to complete a bowl out of this piece of wood by the end of the day.