Wood Fabrication

This is an introductory course designed to teach students the fundamental skills and techniques necessary to craft beautiful and useful objects out of wood. Students will learn how to use a variety of hand tools and machines, as well as basic joinery, design, drafting, and finishing techniques. Safety, project planning, and measuring and math skills will be emphasized throughout the semester. Other topics like woodturning and CNC fabrication may be covered as well.

This course may not be repeated.

This course is open to students who wish to further explore the techniques learned in Wood I. Emphasis is placed on design and craftsmanship as students choose their own projects and take them from rough sketches to finished product. Topics covered include: advanced joinery, hand tool skills, woodturning, advanced finishing techniques.

This course may be repeated.

This course is open to students who complete the prerequisites and are serious about further exploring woodworking as an art form. Students are expected to engage in long-term, self-directed projects in which they explore such topics as: advanced joinery techniques, CNC fabrication, woodturning, and the elements and principles of design.

This course may be repeated.

Students enrolled in the Acoustic Guitar Building class build acoustic guitars from solid, environmentally sustainable woods. Throughout this course, students will develop strong hand tool skills and an eye for detail. Other topics covered include: mathematics, physics, ecology, chemistry. Previous woodworking experience or the ability to play the guitar is not required to enroll in this course.

There is a materials fee of $150 associated with this course.