This course will help students to develop creative, technical and problem-solving skills in woodworking and metalworking techniques in a sculptural context.
This course will help students to develop creative, technical and problem-solving skills in woodworking and metalworking techniques in a sculptural context.
Weekly demonstrations of all shop tools will be provided, including the table saw, sliding compound miter saw, horizontal and vertical band saws, drill press, router table, MIG and TIG welding, plasma cutting and sandblasting equipment.
Students will learn the fine art of sculpting metal, such as how to cut, shape, forge and weld, as well as polishing and finishing.
In the woodshop, advanced techniques of joinery, woodcarving and finishing will be covered. The elements and principles of design will be explored, and good studio practices will be cultivated.
NOTE: The studio fee includes safety equipment, hand tools, welding gases, welding rods, drill bits, saw blades, abrasives, compressed air, lubricants, wood glue and access to only the wood and metal workshops during posted open access hours, based on facility availability.
All other materials must be purchased by the student. This course is held on campus at SVA.
With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, dynamic curriculum and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility.
This course is designed for the beginning wood turner. All students receive demonstrations on how to prepare a wood blank for spindle turning, how to glue up wood properly for success during turning, machine and tool vocabulary and safety
Lighting is an exciting product category, with the opportunity to play with color, shadow, and form. In this series, working through a pre-designed object, you will learn the basics of wiring LED lights to play with the RGB color spectrum.Â
Introduction to Woodworking is a nine week course that serves as the preliminary class in our three course furniture making series. Here you will have an opportunity to learn about the characteristics of wood and the basic principals of woodworking through lectures
Designed to prepare students for entry-level work or to upgrade their existing skills in woodworking. Course has a hands-on focus that covers safety procedures, furniture design, hand and machine tools, materials identification and applications, fabrication processes, and project planning.
In this class we will learn the in’s & out’s of woodcut printmaking! We will draw, carve, and print our own woodcut designs.
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