Woodworking & Furniture Design
Craft For Life
Explore a variety of woodworking processes, from use of hand tools to basic use of machines. Work on building technical skills and on aesthetic approaches to using wood. Skills you'll gain beyond woodworking include writing an artist's statement and exhibition proposal as well as presenting your own work professionally.
Wood Working Resources
Beautiful results demand serious tools.
Because woodworking and furniture design is such a complicated art, we have the resources you need to build and stay safe. Our facilities include:
- Bandsaws
- Jig saws
- Disc sander
- Edge sander
- 37-inch surface sander
- Table saws
- Drill press
- Chisels & gouges
- Down draft tables for sanding with reduced dust exposure
More to Explore
Engage with art in other ways or check out other art studio areas.
Space to Ponder Art
Expand your understanding of art through our art exhibits—including student artwork—glean insight about the human experience and get inspired to create!
In Their Studio
Dive into the minds of artists and get inspired from their grappling with creativity. Our "In Their Studio" podcast features interviews with faculty, students and featured artists.
Other Studio Areas
Sculpture and metals and painting, oh my! No matter your interest, we have the tools and studio space to create your best work in a wide range of media.
'Wood' You like to know more?
If you have any questions about how to get involved in our woodworking courses, contact Assistant Teaching Professor Mark Sauter.