The ILW Team
Inspired Lumber Workshop is family-owned, family-run, and shaped by a simple belief: people learn best when they feel welcome enough to try.
Meet our owners.
Anna and Brian built ILW from their own experience of learning by doing. Today, they bring that same resourcefulness, patience, and practical support to a workshop where beginners and experienced makers can create side by side.
Owner
Anna Kolin
Co-Founder · anna@inspiredlumberworkshop.com
Anna is the heart behind Inspired Lumber Workshop. She leads the design and management of ILW's crafting workshops while overseeing day-to-day business operations. Her resourcefulness and eye for possibility help make the Workshop a place where people feel welcomed, capable, and inspired to create something meaningful.
Owner
Brian Kolin
Co-Founder · Brian@inspiredlumberworkshop.com
Brian is the woodworking force behind ILW. He oversees the wood shop, its programming, and the practical work of making the space safe, useful, and rewarding. His craftsmanship and steady guidance help members build confidence—whether they are making their first cut or taking on their most ambitious project yet.
Your team around the workshop.
U.S. military veteran
Brad L.
Firefighter
Matt M.
U.S. military veteran
Mike C.
Nichole H.
Randy L.
U.S. military veteran
Rodd H.
Tom T.
Walt P.
U.S. military veteran
Wayne P.
The shop should feel approachable.
You do not need to arrive knowing everything. ILW is a place to ask questions, learn the equipment, work safely, and keep moving when a project gets complicated.
Questions? Start with a real person.
Ask about memberships, the shop, a project you have in mind, or what to expect on your first visit. We will point you in the right direction.