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FURNITURE DESIGN &
WOODWORKING
The Furniture Design & Woodworking program unites exciting workshops with
extraordinary faculty. Workshops range from traditional woodworking and woodturning
to innovative approaches in contemporary art and design. If you want to advance your
skills and expand your creative imagination, then we have a workshop for you.
The Maloof Wood Barn has first-rate equipment featuring a large machine room, bench
room, a spacious design studio and a turning studio. Students in furniture construction
classes each have European-style workbenches and tool storage. The Loft Studio,
for design and interdisciplinary workshops, is equipped with workbenches and light
woodworking equipment.

FURNITURE DESIGN & WOODWORKING SKILL LEVELS:
Open to all – Students of any skill and knowledge level.
Level I – Students are new to woodworking and design and have no formal training.
Level II – Students have experience working with stationary machines and power tools
and are familiar with basic principles of joinery and 3D design.
Level III – Students 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 have a portfolio of their artwork.
Level IV – Students have advanced skill and knowledge of furniture design. Students are
highly motivated and have multiple portfolios of their artwork.
Contact Artistic Director Doug Casebeer with questions at 970/923-3181 x238 or
Studio Coordinator Jason Schneider at 970/923-3181 x234.

Rich Tannen, Vessel (detail)

June 4 - 8

Getting Creative with the CNC
Router 
Rich Tannen
Skill Level: II & III
Concept: The CNC (computer numerically controlled) router is known for precision and accuracy in mass-produced designs. But for the
creative designer/maker, it is also a powerful
tool for realizing more intimate forms of selfexpression. This workshop aims to demystify the CNC process and explore its artistic
potential.
Media & Techniques:  Wood parts and computer work stations: Mastercam and CAM/
CNC interface software. A limited number of
stations with Rhino software. Advanced CAD
skills welcome, but not required. Some computer skills necessary.
Activities: Starting with an overview of CAD
technology, basic wood-milling operations,
and parts preparation, participants develop and
practice the skills to use the CNC router in a
more creative way. We set up and complete
CAD, CAM and CNC operations using the
router. Discussions, slide lectures, demonstrations and hands-on instruction occur at every
stage. Rich provides feedback both individually
and in a group setting.
Faculty: Rich Tannen teaches in the Furniture
Design and Woodworking Program at RIT’s
School for American Crafts. Rich has exhibited his work extensively and is represented in
many collections. He has received numerous
honors, including Individual Artists’ Fellowships
from the NEA, the Massachusetts Arts Council
and the New York Foundation for the Arts.

www.richtannen.com
Tuition: $675  OR  Tuition + Studio Support Donation: $875
Studio Fee: $95 Code: W0101 Enrollment Limit 10
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