Anderson Ranch Arts Center Workshop Catalogs 2010-2014 | Page 16

furniture
design &
woodworking
The Furniture Design and 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 rooms, a spacious design studio
and a turning studio. Students in furniture
construction classes each have Europeanstyle workbenches and tool storage. The
Loft Studio, for design and interdisciplinary
workshops, is equipped with workbenches
and light woodworking equipment.

Furniture Design and
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, some 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 with a minimum of five years
experience in the field, and have multiple
portfolios of their artwork. Typical students
are academics and professional artists.

Jason Schneider, His & Hers Cabinets

Andy Buck, Untitled, (detail)

June 7 - 18

June 21 - 25

and imagination

Andy Buck   

Fundamentals of
Woodworking: tools, techniques
Jason Schneider   

Skill Level: I - III
Skill Level: I - II
Concept:  Build your confidence with a solid
knowledge of basic woodworking techniques.
Learn to safely choose the right wood, the right
tool and the right joint. Explore the fundamentals of good design and personal expression in
woodworking. Whether you have no experience in woodworking or you have been away
from the wood shop for a while, you will leave
inspired to tackle new challenges!
Media & Techniques:  Media includes wood,
paint and finishing products. Techniques include
the necessary joinery used to construct a table,
stool or bench of your own design.
Activities: Technical demonstrations and skill
building exercises help you choose the right
joint, in the right wood, in the right place, for
the right result. Hands-on practice builds confidence in the shop (and is a lot of fun).
Faculty:  Jason Schneider received his
MFA in Furniture Design from San Diego
State University. He is currently the Woodworking Program Coordinator at Anderson Ranch. He exhibits his work nationally.
www.jasonschneiderfurniture.com

Contact Artistic Director Doug Casebeer
with questions at 970/923-3181 x238.

Tuition: $850 / Studio Support Cost: $1250
Studio Fee: $145  Code: W0101  Enrollment Limit: 12

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Concept:  Investigate construction and form
beginning with thin strips of wood that are
glued, lashed or woven together. The result is
both functional and sculptural: a strong, lightweight, hollow wood form. All experience levels learn simple construction methods, exploring and building volumetric forms.
Media & Techniques:  Media includes solid
wood, thin veneer strips, bamboo, superglue,
tape, string and wire. Techniques include steam
bending, laminating, wrapping and lashing.
Activities:  Activities include slide presentations, discussions, progress reviews, experimentation and developing personal interests.
Faculty: Andy Buck is a graduate of the Rhode
Island School of Design and Virginia Commonwealth University. His work brings together
traditional craftsmanship and investigations in
form and richly painted surfaces. Andy is represented by Pritam & Eames in East Hampton, New York and is published in a number of
books and magazines. He has been invited to
speak at