From France to Seattle
One Year with the Compagnons…
I am a new employee of Seattle Stair and how I
wound up here has been an amazing journey, which when I began, I always hoped
that I would be working with such skilled, passionate and interesting people as
I have found here.
In August of 2011, I was chosen as the first
American to take part in an international fellowship exchange program at the
Coubertin Foundation in Saint-Rémy-les-Chevreuse, France with the Compagnons du
Devoir. My 11 months there were filled
with workshop training, art, computer drafting, architectural history,
mathematics and cultural events and trips.
I learned as much about a wonderful country and culture as I did about
my work.
Shawn, who was has been bringing in French
Compagnons for several years to work and live in Seattle, has graciously given
me the opportunity to become part of the team here and I am loving every day,
as I continue to learn and develop into a talented craftsman.
Nicolas Esposito - Craftsman
