Norm Abram
Carpenter-turned-celebrity Norm Abram was "discovered" by This Old House creator, executive producer and director Russell Morash, who had commissioned him to build a barn on Russ' suburban Boston property. Admired for his easy-going manner and common-sense approach to renovation, Abram is an uncompromising old-world craftsman and a pioneer who searches out new construction products and approaches. He has authored eight companion books, including This Old House: The Best of Ask Norm, Essential Hand Tools: 26 Tools to Renovate and Repair Your Home, Classics From The New Yankee Workshop and more. His appearances at home enthusiast and trade shows across the country and on The Late Show With David Letterman, Oprah!, Today, Entertainment Tonight and Good Morning America are extremely popular.
Abrams attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he studied mechanical engineering and business administration, and serves on the board of trustees of Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Mass.
Hosted by master carpenter Norm Abram, who is legendary for his woodworking skills, The New Yankee Workshop has guided millions of viewers through the hands-on process of furniture making.
Norm has been perfecting his woodworking skills since he was a boy, when he made wooden toys for his sister. Since then, he has also perfected the craft of teaching and inspiring others to make beautiful creations from wood. Working in a 936-square-foot workshop, Norm completes a typical show in two days. He does all the work himself, using an assistant only for cleanup and finishes. Each episode in the series offers step-by-step instructions for building furniture and other woodworking projects. A co-production of Morash Associates, Inc. and WGBH Boston, the series airs on PBS and HGTV stations.
A word from Norm:
I invite you to join me in the Workshop for another winter of great projects that will surely inspire you to get building. Tune in as season 17 kicks off Saturday, January 8, 2005, only on PBS. As always, remember to wear your safety glasses and check your local listings.
Norm Abram
Host, The New Yankee Workshop