A.S. Degree Major/Cert. Achievement

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.

Program Requirements | Units: 20.0

CFT 100	Fundamentals of Woodworking	4.0
CFT 108	Business Woodworking	2.0
Furniture Design (select one of the following):
CFT 118	Furniture Design Development	2.0
OR
CFT 153	Studio Furniture Design I	2.0
CFT 149	Hand Joinery I	2.0
CFT 151	Veneering Technology I	2.0
CFT 176	The Lathe – An Introduction to Woodturning	2.0
CFT 180	Wood Bending and Lamination/Wood Technology	2.0
CFT 187	Introduction to Carving	2.0
CFT 195	Finishing Technology/Touch-Up and Repair	2.0

Electives (Select 2 units)

CFT 142	The Art and Craft of Planemaking	2.0
CFT 143	Decorative Box Making	2.0
CFT 144	Production Wood Products I	1.0
CFT 145	Production Wood Products II	1.0
CFT 155	Classic American Chair Designs	2.0
CFT 156	Advanced Classic American Chair Designs	2.0
CFT 175	Jigs/Fixtures and Routers	2.0