Anderson Ranch Arts Center 2015 Summer Workshop Catalog 1 | Page 46
Greg Johnson applying finish to a door
Don Miller, Comb (detail)
Lucien Casartelli, Untitled
August 17 - 21
August 17 - 28
August 24 - 28
Greg Johnson
every force evolves a form
Getting Creative
with the CNC Router
Don Miller & guest artist Donald Cope
Lucien Casartelli
SKILL LEVEL: Open to all
SKILL LEVEL: II - lV
SKILL LEVEL: II – IV
CONCEPT: Producing a fine wood finish takes patience,
attention to detail and an enjoyment of the process. From
simple clear wood finishes to using dyes, stains and other
supplies, learn the basics for producing quality finished
surfaces on your projects. Each student completes a set
of finished samples in various woods that are a physical
record and valuable reference for future projects.
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Students work with a variety
of wood samples, sanders, finishes and finish application
tools. Basic techniques in the use of wood finishing
materials and tools will develop a clear understanding of
how to produce a quality finish.
CONCEPT: In this workshop we look at synergy as
inspiration for contemporary making. Wood and iron
bonded eons ago and were the bases of a pre-industrial
building culture that was mutually supportive: a synergy.
Each material remains as metaphorical anchors of
culture. The essential characters of wood and metal are
investigated in the studio. A range of processes from simple
hand-work to digital design are explored. An ability in one
area supports and opens possibilities in the creative use
of new materials. Students can expect a range of specific
form-making strategies, lively discussions and innovative
approaches that tread the margin of art/craft.
CONCEPT: The CNC (computer numerically controlled)
router is known for precision and accuracy in massproduced designs. But for the creative designer and
maker, it is also a powerful tool for realizing more intimate
forms of self-expression. This hands-on workshop aims
to demystify the CNC process and explore its artistic
potential. Students are introduced to multi-axis milling
for furniture and sculpture.
ACTIVITIES: We view demonstrations for each
technique used to accomplish step-by-step instructions
on all the wood samples. Students may bring samples for
current projects to develop specific finishing schedules.
There is an emphasis on the safe handling and use of
finishing materials.
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Students use solid wood,
plywood, veneer, mild steel sheets, bars, tubes, drawing
materials and computer assisted lay-out, a variety of
compound building strategies for both steel and wood,
traditional joinery, steel fabrication and safe machinery
practices.
FACULTY: Greg Johnson is the owner of Johnson
Furniture Restoration in Avon, NY. His professional
finishing experience spans 40 years, from apprenticing
with his father and older brothers to working for 11
years as the principal finisher for renowned furniture
designer Wendell Castle. Since 2005, Johnson Furniture
Restoration offers a full range of services including
restoration, conservation and custom finishing.
www.jfrestoration.com
ACTIVITIES: We design, using traditional drawing
methods and computer assisted layouts to create vessels,
forms or functional objects and learn with hands-on
demonstrations of techniques, presentations, lectures,
informal discussions and studio work.
Wood Finishing
Strategies in Wood & Steel:
FACULTY: Furniture maker Don Miller holds an M.F.A. in
3-D design from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He
is currently the Director of the Crafts/Wood program at The
University of the Arts in Philadelphia.
Designer and craftsman Donald Cope founded Athens,
Georgia-based STÅLRØR in 1992. A graphic designer and
industrial artist by training, Donald turned to furniture
design and sculptura l metalwork to transcend limitations
of print design. www.stalror.com
Tuition: $975 OR Tuition + Studio Support Donation: $1175
Studio Fee: $115 Code: W1219 Enrollment Limit 10
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Tuition: $1075 OR Tuition + Studio Support Donation: $1475
Studio Fee: $155 Code: S1212 Enrollment Limit 16
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MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Students use wood parts and
computer workstations: MasterCam and Aspire software.
A limited number of stations with Rhino software will be
available for use - bring a laptop with Rhino Software
if you have one. Advanced CAD skills welcome, but not
required. Computer skills are necessary.
ACTIVITIES: We start with an overview of CAD
technology, basic wood-milling operations and parts
preparation. We develop and practice the skills to use
the three-axis CNC router in a more creative way. We set
up and complete CAD, CAM and CNC operations using
the router. We explore one- and two-sided machining
operations. Discussions, slide lectures, demonstrations
and hands-on instruction occur at every stage. We
provide feedback in individual and group settings.
FACULTY: Lucien Casartelli studied woodworking and
furniture design at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
He is the owner of Bella Design, a cutting-edge furniture
and sculpture studio that utilizes state-of-the-art
technology including computer-controlled spray booths
and the five-axis and three-axis robotic CNC machines.
www.bella-design.com
Tuition: $775 OR Tuition + Studio Support Donation: $975
Studio Fee: $95 Code: W1320 Enrollment Limit 10