Spring 2026

Topics in 3D: Wood Fabrication

This elective explored the sculptural possibilities of wood through hands-on woodworking, engineering, and fabrication. Students developed the technical skills to design and create their ideas as well as maintain their practice using hand-cut joinery, tool sharpening, sanding, and a variety of finishing techniques. The course moved students through a progression of projects, beginning with a box made from hardwood scraps, advancing to a stool replica with aesthetic modifications, and culminating in the research and design of an original table with a dynamic component. Along the way, students developed skills ranging from lumber milling and preparation to advanced joinery techniques. This progression supported students at all experience levels, from those entirely new to woodworking to those with years of experience.