THEA 485

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

This course explores the skills and tools commonly used for furniture construction. Students will learn a variety of fine woodworking techniques while constructing samples that will ultimately lead to a realized piece of furniture. In this advanced course of study, students will focus on joinery, the properties of finer lumber choices, programing the CNC for automated cutting assistance, the use of a wood lathe, and natural fiber upholstery techniques such as rushing and caning.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Students taking this class should have prior carpentry and woodworking experience and a familiarity with bench tools, hand tools, various glues, and common construction materials.