Introduction to Woodworking: Miniature Furniture (in person)

Building miniature furniture offers insight into the world of design through a much smaller lens. This hands-on course provides a unique experience, creating one, or multiple, pieces of miniature furniture entirely out of wood. Learn basic woodworking skills through the use of multiple hand tools, like dremels, pull saws, and chisels and machines including band saws and drills. Skills covered include: shaping, sanding, and a variety of finishing techniques. Start by experimenting with scrap wood and developing a concept. In subsequent class sessions, get feedback from the instructor, develop a plan, see demos on various techniques, and work on constructing and finishing the completed project. Each finished piece will be no larger than 8”x8”x8” and will be suitable for display. Please note that this is not a dollhouse furniture making class. / Materials fee of $29 and facilities fees of $58 included in tuition.

Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Class meeting details

This class has limited access to the 3D Shop. Students do not have access to the 3D Shop outside of class hours, Saturdays 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Prerequisites

Previous drawing experience is helpful, but not required.

Required materials

Supplies required on the first day

• pen or pencil
• notebook or sketchbook
• safety glasses
• sand paper
• tape measure
• wood: poplar preferred, other wood needs to be approved by the instructor

What to wear
Clothes appropriate for messy creativity. Closed toed shoes are required. Long hair should be tied back.

Class savings

Register on or before August 19 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
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Questions

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.