In particular, between 1995 and 2000 Patrick Edwards was accredited by ecole Boulle to receive students for independent study.
During the past decade Patrick Edwards worked very hard to create the same environment for the practice of French marquetry techniques in his school as what he and his partner, Patrice Lejeune, enjoyed at école Boulle, in Paris. In particular, between 1995 and 2000 Patrick Edwards was accredited by ecole Boulle to receive students for independent study. Each of the student interns Patrick received from ecole Boulle has contributed to making ASFM a reality. When Dr. Ramond retired from his position at ecole Boulle in 2000, he encouraged Patrick Edwards to make his methods available to new students by starting The American School of French Marquetry in San Diego.