Welcome to Wood and Metal Design!

Build, create and grow your woodworking skills and creativity! In this course, you’ll engage in the world of wood and metal design, where you’ll learn to design and create projects that you can take home. Whether you're a crafter, maker, future architect, aspiring engineer, or just someone who loves to tinker and build, this course has something for everyone. 

What You’ll Learn:

• Woodworking: Learn the fundamentals of woodworking, from selecting the right wood to the use of essential tools.
• Turning & Tinkering: Get hands-on with turning techniques, creating smooth and polished pieces.
• Design & Build: Create your own DIY projects ranging from everyday items like candlesticks and picture frames to larger furniture pieces like chairs, tables and shelves.

Course Highlights:

• Project Variety: Choose from a wide range of projects that match your interests. Whether it's crafting a birdhouse for your garden or building a stylish slatted bench for your home, the possibilities are endless!
• Real-World Skills: The skills you develop in this course can be applied to hobbies, home improvement projects, or even careers in design, architecture, and engineering.
• Creative Freedom: Design and build projects that reflect your personal style and creativity.

Project Inspirations:

• Animals/Nature Theme: Build a birdhouse or pet feeder that adds charm to your backyard.
• Light & Ambiance: Craft a candle shadowbox or picture frame that brings warmth and personality to any room.
• Tech & Innovation: Design a Bluetooth speaker or wireless charger that’s as functional as it is stylish.
• Kitchen Creations: Make a cutting board or coasters that are both practical and beautiful.
• One-Board Challenge: Test your skills with a single-board project like a spinning top or game board—the ultimate test of creativity and precision.

Why Take This Course?

• Fulfill Graduation Requirements: This course meets the fine and/or practical arts graduation requirement.
• Hands-On Experience: There’s no better way to learn than by doing. Get ready to be hands-on day one and start building.
• Endless Possibilities: The skills you gain here will last a lifetime, whether you're designing a new piece of furniture or tackling a home improvement project.
• Dual Credit: Receive college dual credit

Join the Makers' Movement: Visit our Project Gallery to see what your fellow students have created and start dreaming up your own designs!