Woodworking

GLASS FUSING: SUSHI SET

Michel L’Huillier | Stained Glass and Fusing Artist In this 3 hour workshop, you will learn the basics of glass fusing while having fun playing with glass shapes, colors, and textures. First, through a series of fun exercises, you will learn how to use glass powders, frits, and stringers. Then, you’ll design and create your own sushi set: a big square plate or long channel plate, 2 individual dishes 6” x 6”, and one small dipping sauce dish 3” x 3”. A $125 materials fee is included in the tuition. Additional dishes can be made for $25 extra; big plates for $55 extra, payable to the instructor during class. Please note: students must wear closed-toed shoes; safety glasses will be provided. Your instructor will fire your pieces in his own kiln. They will be available at CCAE within two weeks.

COURSE CODE: GFSS Sec. 01: Sunday, 1-4pm. Apr. 10 | $245

WOODWORKING

WOOD CARVING WITH SMALL TOOLS

Dan Paret | Woodworker, planesimplebox.com Wood carving is a relaxing, meditative endeavor. Once you gain a bit of facility with the tools and an understanding of how wood is likely to respond, your carving space will become a place of refuge and escape. Our approach will be relaxed, the mood quiet and encouraging. Through a series of demonstrations and discussions, you will be introduced to a variety of wood carving techniques and styles, all of which can be carved with a modest set of small wood carving tools. Each class will include a demonstration, time for beginning the work, and for asking questions. Between classes, you will have an opportunity to finish the project and hone your skills. We will share our work and the instructor will answer questions before moving on to the next carving project.

COURSE CODE: HTDC Sec. 01: 7 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Begins Apr. 26 | $220

INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING:

BUILD A BOX

Dana Farmer | Woodworking Instructor Carl Spagnoli | Woodworker Become familiar with typical woodworking tools and the basics of joinery and construction techniques by building the foundational shape from which most furniture and structures are constructed: a box! We will discuss different types of wood and what factors go into your choice of material. We will also discuss different types of joints, and both the structural and aesthetic reasons you may want to use one joint method over another. Students should plan on spending around $50 on materials.

COURSE CODE: WKBX Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 6-9pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $325 | Dana Farmer No class Apr. 18 & May 30 Sec. 02: 8 Wednesdays, 6-9pm Begins Apr. 6 $325 | Carl Spagnoli

WOODWORKING OPEN SHOP

Carl Spagnoli | Woodworker In this open shop, students have time and space to complete modest projects of their choosing under the guidance of an instructor. Refine your knowledge about tools, woods, joinery, and tool sharpening with both hand tools and a range of power tools. Students should plan on spending $50-$150 on materials depending on the scope of their projects. It is recommended that students have taken an Introduction to Woodworking class at CCAE, or have previous woodworking experience.

COURSE CODE: WKCA Sec. 01: 10 Fridays, 6-9pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $370

WOODWORKING: INDEPENDENT WORKSHOP

Dan Paret | Woodworker, planesimplebox.com In an environment with equal parts seriousness and levity, we will work independently on projects of our own choosing. Working alongside like-minded people we will share the joys, challenges, setbacks, and little victories of making wood objects. The instructor in this workshop will participate as a maker in addition to supervising the shop environment. He will answer questions, share insights, and provide guidance, but mostly he will be teaching by example while other makers take full charge of their own projects. Please note that only a limited selection of machine tools will also be available for use, which will be discussed during the first class. All skill levels are welcome as long as you are prepared to work independently.

COURSE CODE: WKIW Sec. 01: 7 Wednesdays, 2-5pm. Begins Apr. 27 | $300