Woodworking Skills Technology

The finest furniture in the world is hand made. Skilled craftsman are rare and valuable. There is always a market for quality. This program will prepare students to make a living at woodworking with an emphasis on hand skills, traditional methods and European craftsmanship. Students will gain competence in the use of hand tools, power tools, and power machines and be able to properly select and safely use/operate them. Students will be able efficiently sharpen all of hand tools used. Students will gain basic proficiency in the following processes/techniques/skills; lathe turning, carving, wood bending, veneering, hand joinery and finishing. Students will also be able to write a business plan and gain an understanding of the operations of running a small business.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Student will be able to mill and prepare stock as well as produce joinery and cosmetic details for furniture and architectural applications.
2. Students will be able to competently use hand tools in basic and complex operations.
3. Students will be able to effectively sharpen all appropriate hand tools including lathe tools and carving tools.
4. Students will be able to make judgements as to when simple and traditional methods/processes are appropriate to use.
5. Students will be prepared to set up a shop to run their own bussiness.