David Naill
The Furniture Design Studio is a six-week intensive summer program that introduces students to the fundamentals of furniture design and
construction. Students learn about the design process through sketching, model making, and the development and refinement of design concepts.
Hands-on woodworking skills are taught through a series of construction projects. Students learn about wood joinery, tool use, finishing techniques,
and presentation methods. The goal of the studio is for students to gain an understanding of furniture design principles, materials, and construction
methods through a series of exercises and projects.
The first project introduces students to basic wood joinery through the construction of a simple stool. Students learn about leg joinery, seat
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