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
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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
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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
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