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Matthew Hebert, Drawing Horses Craig Vandall Stevens, Iris Chair Jim Macdonald, Tribute Guitar (detail) July 1 — 5 II July 1 — 12 Digital Joinery Gone Wild! III Essentials of Chair Making II Marquetry: tools & techniques Matthew Hebert IV Craig Vandall Stevens III Jim Macdonald CAD drawing experience required. CONCEPT The CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) router is known for precision and accuracy in mass-produced designs. This workshop focuses on the creation of a one- off piece of furniture designed with the use of Rhino 3-D. The goal is to have furniture parts completely milled with the use of the CNC router. Students discover how to turn the limitations of the CNC router into aesthetic opportunities as well as understand the basics of digital joinery. MEDIA & TECHNIQUES Students must possess working knowledge of Rhino modeling software for this workshop. With proper use of the CNC router, students focus on plywood construction as an introduction to the CNC Machine. ACTIVITIES Participants begin modeling designs, then translate physical models into Rhinoceros. Workshop participants then cut out models on the CNC Machine and assemble them into a finished piece. FACULTY Matthew Hebert is the Associate Professor of Furniture Design at San Diego State University. His work takes recognizable objects and layers new forms of use and meaning onto them. Matthew received his BA in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley and received his MFA at California College of the Arts. www.eleetwarez.net I CONCEPT Explore the essentials of chair making through design and construction techniques to create a fine, hand-made chair, which is an expression of the maker. Consider chair making from the design stage through the construction process with a focus on comfort, aesthetics and strength. The finer points of woodworking include selecting wood grain that works harmoniously with chair design as well as construction techniques. MEDIA & TECHNIQUES Begin by developing sketches and design skills for chairs. Work with solid lumber and review the milling process for furniture making. Use of traditional woodworking techniques such as mortise and tenon joinery, shaping wood by hand, working with curves, and compound angles. Review of seat-frame construction and upholstery are covered, as well as finishing techniques. ACTIVITIES Furniture making techniques are demonstrated each day along with assignments that put those techniques into practice. Explore sketching, generating ideas and mock ups for chair design along with demonstrations of various woodworking techniques used to make chairs. FACULTY Craig Vandall Stevens is the executive director at Philadelphia Furniture Workshop. He studied furniture making at College of the Redwoods Fine Woodworking program and went on to design and build one- of-a-kind furniture professionally for nearly 30 years. He is the author of his book, The Fine Art of Marquetry. www.craigvandallstevens.com July 8 — 12 O CONCEPT Learn the fundamentals of double bevel cutting veneers to create beautiful marquetry designs and understand the tricks of the trade for creating surface imagery with veneer. Students begin by completing a rudimentary design, then branch off into a personal project to complete an original design. Those new to marquetry can establish a strong foundation for continued work, while the more experienced advance their skills by tackling more elaborate compositions. MEDIA & TECHNIQUES There is work with commercial veneers to develop marquetry designs, primarily by bevel-cutting with fret saws and scroll saws. Emphasis is on creating efficient methods for cutting, taping and aligning veneers. ACTIVITIES Through demonstrations and hands-on practice, students learn to compose designs, strengthen drawing skills, and accomplish traditional double-bevel sawing with fret and scroll saws. There is also review of woodworking machines to cut, drill, and change the shape of commercial veneer, tape, vacuum press and finish. FACULTY James Macdonald has been a professional woodworker since 1981. He learned the double-bevel technique style marquetry from Silas Kopf and went on to co- teach with Silas at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Maine. James makes art guitars and has created marquetry designs for the Gibson Custom Shop and Hinckley Yachts. www.jamesmacdonaldartguitars.com TUITION $975 TUITION $1,095 TUITION + STUDIO SUPPORT DONATION $1,175 TUITION + STUDIO SUPPORT DONATION $1,495 TUITION + STUDIO SUPPORT DONATION $1,175 REGISTRATION FEE $45 | STUDIO FEE $150 REGISTRATION FEE $45 | STUDIO FEE $175 REGISTRATION FEE $45 | STUDIO FEE $100 CODE W0505-19 ENROLLMENT LIMIT 10 CODE W0506-19 ENROLLMENT LIMIT 10 CODE W0607-19 ENROLLMENT LIMIT 10 60 | andersonranch.org TUITION $975 | 970/923-3181 [email protected] |