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Wood
Learn about the art, design, and craft of making wood objects through an investigation into the materiality and processes of furniture making and sculpture—all while honing your creative problem solving skills, technical proficiency and personal expression. You will be exposed to both historical and contemporary makers of all types; from craftsmen, to designers, to conceptual artists working within the language of wood and its many interpretations. Graduates are equipped with a unique skill set: an in-depth knowledge of furniture, an enhanced ability to think critically, and a creative practice that not only contributes to, but stands out, in our contemporary culture of makers.
Faculty
Karl Burkheimer, Interim Wood Department Head
Shelby Davis
Tally Locke
Visiting Artists
Joe Gibson
Todd Isaacs
Matt McCalmont
Jason Rens
Matt Williams
See the full list of visiting artists here!
Courses and Requirements
Course Descriptions
Program Requirements
Student Work
Facility
The Wood Studio features:
- 10’ Altendorf sliding table-saw
- three table saws including one Saw Stop
- three band-saws
- two miter-saws
- 20" and 15" planers
- 16" jointer
- four full size lathes, one midi lathe
- two router tables
- two drill presses
- scroll saw
- two Multi-Router joinery machines
- full complement of power tools, including Festool
Sanding and finishing equipment includes:
- oscillating spindle sander
- 20” disc sander
- edge sander
- 2-stage compressor
- Venturi vacuum system/vacuum bag
- walk-in spray booth with HVLP spray guns
The bench room contains a wide array of hand tools including:
- chisels
- carving gouges
- hand saws
- hand planes
- measuring and layout tools
- slow speed dry and wet grinders
Learn more about our programs of study:
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Master of Fine Arts in Craft
Master of Fine Arts in Industrial Design
Master of Fine Arts in Craft & Material Studies
Master of Fine Arts in Applied Craft + Design
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Craft (requires a bachelor's degree)
The Certificate in Craft