Anderson Ranch Arts Center 2015 Summer Workshop Catalog 1 | Page 45

furniture & wood

Reuben Foat, Rodeo Chair

Kagen Sound, Rune Box

Larry White, Maloof, Chair

July 20 - 24

July 27 - 31

CNC flat-pack furniture

Making a Traditional
Japanese Puzzle Box

August 3 - 14

Reuben Foat

Kagen Sound

Larry White

SKILL LEVEL: Open to all

SKILL LEVEL: Open to all

SKILL LEVEL: II - IV

CONCEPT: From concept to prototype, students design
and build a piece of furniture that easily assembles to
function in three dimensions but ships flat. The CNC
(computer numerically controlled) router is employed
to do our cutting after a thorough design process. This
course presents the basics of CNC cut wood joinery as
well as some basic hardware solutions for knock-down
furniture. We learn some basics of the 3-D modeling
software, Rhino.

CONCEPT: Puzzle boxes carry the secrets of a long
artistic tradition. This class explores the Japanese art of
making a secret opening box in three stages. First, we cut
and assemble an infrastructure. Next, we cut plates of
wood, which slide in a sequence about the box. Finally,
we finish the exterior of the box with “Yosegi-zaiku,” a
multi-colored mosaic parquetry, veneer or solid wood
overlay. While Yosegi-zaiku is a very advanced technique,
Kagen makes it accessible and welcoming to all.

MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Students work with
woodworking applications utilizing computer-aided
design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM).
We learn proper use of the CNC router. Though standard
techniques apply to solid wood production, we focus on
plywood construction as an appropriate introduction.

MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Students work with various
pre-milled woods; cutting basic box structure pieces with
a chop saw; cutting small dados, grooves and rabbits on
the router table; fitting sliding plates around the box and
designing a sequence of movements. Students will also
be tuning a Japanese hand plane and making Yosegizaiku panels.

CONCEPT: This workshop presents a comprehensive
overview of Sam Maloof’s career and legacy from the early
1950s to the present. We explore the subtle evolution of
his design with regard to wood selection, form, function
and edge detail. Students are guided through the design
and construction of a side chair, applying Maloof’s style
to their own designs. Hands-on studio time provides
exposure to basic woodworking techniques including
layout, joinery, shaping and finishing. This experience
fosters an expansion of skills and stimulates new ideas,
culminating in a deeper appreciation of Sam’s contribution
to the woodworking and design communities.

Design & Build:

ACTIVITIES: We begin with ideation through sketching,
model making and critique followed by lectures,
demonstrations and discussions on pertinent techniques
and processes including 3-D modeling, and CNC router
operation. W Rv