Professor Michael Chinn Telephone: 509-963-1858 Email: chinnm@cwu.edu

Why Should You Study Wood Design At CWU?

•  The only university-based Wood Design program in the state of Washington

•  A curriculum which focuses on developing technical skills and conceptual challenges in the design and creation of functional and pseudo-functional studio furniture

•  A well equipped studio and power shop with broad technical capabilities

•  Program is part of a comprehensive fine arts curriculum

•  Study with a prominent instructor who has many years experience and an extensive exhibition record

Program Philosophy

The focus of the Wood Design program is on the use of wood as an art and design medium. The program is designed to enable students to conceptualize, design and create one-of-a-kind, functional and pseudo-functional studio furniture and related art work. Emphasis is placed on the exploration of form and content with attention to quality craftsmanship.

Introductory though advanced-level courses provide students the opportunity to develop their conceptual and technical abilities while creating a variety of projects. Instruction covers the use of traditional and advanced tools and processes commonly used to shape and fabricate wood-based objects.

Progam Facilities

The Wood Design studio is a well equipped facility providing students an opportunity to explore most of the traditional wood fabrication processes. There are separate bench and power machinery rooms which are equipped with a wide variety of hand tools, portable power tools, and stationary machinery including:

• 2 - Delta 10" Unisaws
• CKM (Sunhill) 20" Planer
• Delta 8" Jointer
• Rikon 18" Bandsaw
• Delta 14" Bandsaw
• Delta Drill Press
• Delta Chisel Mortiser
• Delta Shaper
• Delta Finishing Sander
• Oliver Spindle Sander
• Delta 12" Miter Saw
• Delta Wood Lathe

A recent health/safety upgrade resulted in a new sawdust collection system and the addition of general room ventilation. Also available for student use is a walk-in spray booth for finishing.