Learn the essentials of furniture design and woodworking within a collaborative community of makers. This course offers you the opportunity to develop your own designs while building a strong foundation of craft-based skills in the Furniture Studio. Guided by experienced faculty and shop staff, you will explore the design and fabrication processes of functional furniture, emphasizing problem-solving, precision, and the creative practice of object-making. Key woodworking techniques covered include milling, joinery, gluing, and finishing. Additionally, you will learn vital design skills such as model-making and technical drawing to enhance the success of your projects. Completion of this course is a prerequisite for most advanced furniture classes and is required to access the Machine Room.Instructor Russell Baldon was born and raised in California, and was a partner in his family's wooden toy business before moving to San Francisco. He has studied and worked with some of the country's leading studio furniture makers, including Garry Knox Bennett, Gail Fredell, Kim Kelzer, Thom Loeser, and Wendy Maruyama. Since 2000 Russell has taught in the Furniture Program at CCA and additionally at Laney Community College. He also taught at Haystack School of Craft, Penland School of Crafts, Anderson Ranch Arts Center, San Diego State University, and the Oregon College of Arts and Crafts.

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