
Nick Rowan is the founder of Tiny Workshops. He has an unhealthy addiction to starting new creative hobbies.
Highlights:
- Former professional woodworker and furniture designer, but now just a hobbyist.
- More than five years of experience writing and editing content online, with a special focus on long-form informative content.
- Earned a B.A. in International Studies from The University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Introduction
Hi! I’m Nick Rowan and I’m the founder of Tiny Workshops.
Although I’ve had to give up my full woodworking workshop in recent years, I’m a former professional woodworker and lifelong craft enthusiast. I’ve also been a teacher and instructional designer in the past, creating training programs for some of the biggest companies in the world.
I love making things with my hands and have tried out just about every creative hobby I’ve come across. In fact, I like to say that my favorite hobby is collecting hobbies! To share my love of crafts (and hopefully inspire others to try them out), I started Tiny Workshops in 2020.
Although I grew up in the United States, I currently live with my wife and two kids in Spain. I can’t wait to introduce them to more crafts as they get older! My four-year-old is starting to mix colors and paint with watercolors, and I’m all about it.
My latest craft obsessions: rug tufting, macrame, printmaking, amigurumi, watercolors, and fountain pens.
Here are a few of Nick’s favorite guides:
Japanese saws: The definitive guide to Japanese pull saws
Japanese saws are deserving of a spot on your workbench. Here’s everything you need to know about Japanese pull saws!
10 best online course platforms for creatives
Here are the 10 best online course platforms to try out the best creative classes!
Tufting gun buyer’s guide: Best tufting machines and what you need to know
Getting your hands on a good tufting gun can be tricky. Here’s what you need to know!
20+ best macrame kits: Perfect picks for beginners and gifts
Macrame kits are a fantastic way to get into the hobby or a great gift for creative loved ones!
12 essential woodworking tools for beginners: Start your woodshop right
Woodworking is a challenging hobby or profession, but it doesn’t have to be expensive!