Furniture as Sculpture

This course introduces students to the basics of furniture making with an emphasis on conceiving of furniture as sculpture. Students learn essential woodworking techniques and joinery using hand and power tools. Wood is the primary medium, but students are also encouraged to utilize recycled materials, found objects, and other non-traditional elements. Projects include the construction of tables, chairs, and other standard furniture pieces, as well as the students’ own more purely sculptural designs. No previous woodworking experience is required.