Anderson Ranch Arts Center Workshop Catalogs 2000-2009 | Page 32
3d furniture design and woodworking
THE FURNITURE DESIGN AND WOODWORKING program unites an exciting array of workshops with an extraordinarily talented faculty. Workshops range from those that investigate traditional
woodworking and woodturning to those that explore
new and innovative approaches to object making within
the context of contemporary art and design. If you are
interested in expanding your skills and your creative
imagination, there is a course here for you.
The Maloof Wood Barn has first-rate equipment and features a large machine room, bench rooms, a spacious
design studio and a turning studio. Students in furniture
construction classes each have European style workbenches and tool storage. The Loft Studio, used for design and interdisciplinary workshops, is equipped with
workbenches and light woodworking equipment. There
are compressed air lines throughout the Wood Barn. The
Pryor Turning Studio is outfitted with nine lathes and a
set of tools at each station.
The machine room provides:
• 3 10-inch Sawstop table saws
• 8-inch and 12-inch jointers
• 13-inch and 18-inch planers
• 14-inch, 18-inch and two 24-inch band saws
• Scroll saw
• 24-inch drum sander
• 20-inch disc sander
• Spindle sander
• Crosscut saws
• 2 drill presses
• Mortising machine
• Multi-router
• Lathe
• Router table
• Tormek grinder
• Wide range of hand and small power tools.
CORE
class
June 15 - 19
June 22 - 26
cardboard
Craig Vandall Stevens
Alternative Materials:recycled
Jason Schneider
Tuition: $635 ARAC Actual Cost: $835 Studio Fee: $100
Code: W0304 Enrollment Limit 12
CONCEPT: Cardboard has inherent character and beauty. The
versatility of its many uses and the beautiful patterning of its
undulating corrugations beckons investigation. Looking beyond
the common cardboard box, there are infinite ways this undervalued, throw-away material can be used. This workshop will
explore the potential of recycled cardboard as a material for
creating both two- and three-dimensional objects.
ACTIVITIES: We will have lectures, technical demonstrations,
slide talks, plenty of hands-on time and lots of fun.
SKILL LEVEL: Open to All – Any skill/knowledge level.
FACULTY: Jason Schneider received his MFA in furniture design
from San Diego State University. He is currently the studio
manager in the Wood program at Anderson Ranch. He exhibits his work nationally. www.jasonschneiderfurniture.com
June 22 - 26
Joinery:dovetails, dowels, dadoes
and more
The Practice of Woodworking:
Jennifer Anderson
techniques, tools and tables
Tuition: $635 ARAC Actual Cost: $835 Studio Fee: $85
Code: W0407 Enrollment Limit 12
Susan Working
Tuition: $635 ARAC Actual Cost: $835 Studio Fee: $100
Code: W0408 Enrollment Limit 12
Craig Vandall Stevens, Dragonfly Cabinet (detail)
Jason Schneider, See Through Sphere
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Recycled cardboard, wood, plaster,
wax, cement, paint, fire, water, weight, glue, screws, twist
ties, pins, etc.
June 1 - 12
The Art of Marquetry
CONCEPT: The history of creating pictures using the natural
colors of wood can be traced to the tombs of the Egyptians.
In the mid-16th century, Italian craftsmen used marquetry as
a way to embellish furniture and create trompe l’oeil environments. This workshop is an opportunity to explore an ancient
art form that has many contemporary applications.
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Wood veneers. Marquetry: tools;
materials and design; resawing of solid wood into veneers;
commercial veneers; scroll and fret saw techniques; inlay,
sand shading and finishing; glue-up; adhesives; vacuum and
veneer press techniques; and methods for curved shapes.
ACTIVITIES: Lectures, demonstrations and hands-on practice. Students will work on projects using various sawing
techniques and materials, from initial drawings to artwork to
applying a finish to the completed design.
SKILL LEVEL: Open to All – Any skill/knowledge level.
PREREQUISITES: Prior woodworking experience is helpful, but
not at all necessary. Machine use is minimal; instruction will
be given on the safe use of machines. The graphic nature of
marquetry makes it of particular interest to those who enjoy
drawing and sketching.
FACULTY: Craig Vandall Stevens studied furniture making
with James Krenov prior to opening his own shop in Sunbury, Ohio. His work is exhibited around the country and
he has received numerous awards. Craig is the author of
four books and has taught workshops in the US and Japan.
www.cvstevens.com
Tuition: $930 ARAC Actual Cost: $1330 Studio Fee: $85
Code: W0101 Enrollment Limit 12
Jennifer Anderson, Ellips e Drawer (detail)
Susan Working, Mind the Gap (detail)
CONCEPT: A table can be a utilitarian object, a technical challenge
and an opportunity for personal expression. This course introduces fundamental woodworking techniques through the process of designing and building a unique table. In addition to building proficiency with machinery and power tools, you will learn
simple methods for machined and hand-cut joinery and explore
the many options for surface decoration as well as working with
the natural beauty of the wood itself. This is an excellent class
for beginners as well as those who wish to enhance their woodworking and design skills. You can expect to leave this class with
a solid foundation of practical knowledge and problem-solving
skills, an inspired imagination, and, of course, a table.
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Wood and paint. Proper use of hand and
machine tools, how to select and prepare wood, basic joinery,
including mortise and tenon, spline miters, dadoes and more.
Shape, texture, surface detail, color and a variety of finishing techniques along with the fundamentals of design development.
ACTIVITIES: Daily activities include technical demonstrations, slide
lectures, group discussions, skill-building exercises, one-on-one
instruction and lots of hands-on practice and studio time.
SKILL LEVEL: Levels I - II (Minimum Skill Level I) – See this
page for skill level descriptions.
FACULTY: Susan Working has been the director of the Furniture Design, Sculpture and Woodworking Program at Anderson Ranch since 2002. She received her MFA from RISD and
exhibits her work nationally. www.susanworking.com
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CONCEPT: Whether you make functional furniture or sculpture,
if your medium is wood, you use joinery. With so many techniques and types of joinery, the subject can be overwhelming. This course will demystify joinery. You will learn how to
use both hand tools and power machinery to create many
joints including mortise and tenon, dovetails, spline miters
and more. This workshop will be an enlightening and enjoyable hands-on experience for anyone with the desire to work
with wood. Experienced students will tackle more advanced
joinery, while everyone will increase their practical knowledge
of how to use various joints on future wood projects.
FURNITURE DESIGN AND WOODWORKING
SKILL LEVELS:
Open to All – Students of any skill/knowledge level.
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Wood. A variety of wood joints such
as mortise and tenon, rabbets, dadoes, dowels, dovetails,
splines, finger and lap joints.
Level I – Students who are new to woodworking and
design and have no formal training.
ACTIVITIES: Through discussions, slide lectures and demonstrations, this workshop will teach students wood joinery
techniques from the most basic through the complex.
Level II – Students should have experience working with
stationary machines and power tools and be familiar with
basic principles of joinery and 3D design.
SKILL LEVEL: Open to All – Any skill/knowledge level.
Level III – Students should have some formal training
in 3D design, experience with a variety of materials and
fabrication processes, and know how to use machine
and hand tools competently and safely. Students should
have a portfolio of their artwork.
FACULTY: Jennifer Anderson spent two years studying fine
woodworking with James Krenov at the College of the Redwoods before earning her MFA in woodworking and furniture
design at San Diego State University with Wendy Maruyama.
Currently, Jennifer divides her time between teaching design
and woodworking classes and building speculative and commissioned pieces of furniture. Her furniture has been exhibited
nationally and internationally, and it can also be seen in a variety of publications including Interior Design, American Craft,
and Woodwork Magazine. www.jenniferandersonstudio.com
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Level IV – Students should have advanced skill/knowledge of furniture design. Students need to be highly motivated with five years or more of experience in the field,
and should have multiple portfolios of their artwork. Typical students include academics and professional artists.