Elliot Savitzky | Woodworking Teacher

Elliot graduated from the University of Chicago after studying Chemistry and earned an MBA from their Graduate School of Business. He began a long career in marketing, advertising and research for many major corporations like Pepsi-Cola and an assortment of agencies over his career. Retiring in January of 2024, Elliot has focused primarily on woodworking, a hobby he started about 8 years ago.

Elliot’s woodworking tends to be around 18th-century, Shaker and Craftsman style furniture. He is excited about sharing his knowledge of furniture style and woodworking techniques with the students. He is currently the President of the Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers and is on the Board for the New Hampshire Furniture Masters and a member of the Port City Makerspace. Elliot is married and has two sons and two granddaughters, all living in San Francisco.