Stairways - From France to Seattle

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

http://www.coubertin.fr/

http://www.afcoubertin.org/11.html

Farewell to Arnaud

On Arnauds last day we held a Hawaiian BBQ. Because of the Visa restrictions we can only keep an intern from the Compangnons for 12 to 18 months. While we were so fortunate to have been able to have Arnaud for 18 months - the time passed so quickly. He is such a talented young man full of grace and personality.
He will be missed by all of us. We wish him well and hope to hear of his adventures whether in France or ?

Arnaud is pictured in the red shirt closest to the camera.

Stairs That Strike Us: Paris "shop stair"

While on my honeymoon in Paris I saw so many stairs that made me just go WOW. But somehow this stair just stole my heart. Dating back to the early 1600's this stair has been doing its duty with such simple style. From time to time you may find this on my computers desktop as it brings me a smile whenever I view it.

- David Shuler, Seattle Stair