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Understanding Wood and Wood Furniture, Part 1 & 2 (W)
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Participants will gain a better understanding of wood, its unique characteristics, and how those characteristics show up on wood furniture. They will explore cutting methods, lay-up techniques, construction methods and finishing techniques, contributing to the look and feel of the final product.
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This is a hands-on course that explores the transformation of wood from forest to furniture. As a comprehensive course, a large range of material is covered, including information about the unique properties of wood and each wood species, as well as information about finishing, construction, and veneer. The knowledge aquired from this course can easily be applied to the work environment. *This is a two part course, each one hour length.
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Steelcase Inc. Staff
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Classroom Instruction / Lecture with multi-media
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Skill Building (application)
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2 Interior Design
2.4 Furniture Design & Materials
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Traditional American Rooms: A Sourcebook for Design
Instructors:
Brent Hull
Course Number:
40251
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0.1
Describe/differentiate between Georgian/Federal/Colonial Revival millwork. Design more historically accurate moldings/mantels/doors/mill work. Explain changes that have altered architectural detailing over time. Compare/contrast orders, moldings and arrangement of mill work in interiors.
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Understanding Wood and Wood Furniture Part 1 (W)
Instructors:
Steelcase Inc. Staff
Course Number:
40048
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0.1
Participants will gain a better understanding of wood, its unique characteristics, and how those characteristics show up on wood furniture. They will explore cutting methods, lay-up techniques, construction methods and finishing techniques, contributing to the look and feel of the final product.
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Designing Wood Excellence (Wood Excellence II) (W)
Instructors:
Knoll Staff
Course Number:
40039
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0.1
1. Identify wood processing techniques including veneer cuts and layups. 2. Develop confidence to deliver wood and wood products presentations. 3. Provide information to identify and address wood and wood processing discussions. 4. Communicate the wood sustainability story.
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High Pressure Decorative Laminates
Instructors:
Multiple Staff
Course Number:
40197
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0.1
Understand what HPDL is and how it was developed. Learn about the process and the raw materials used to produce HPDL. Learn techniques to use HPDL. Learn how/where to fabricate HPDL and where not to.
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Modern Danish Design
Instructors:
Tom DiLillo
Course Number:
40458
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0.1
Participants will overview the principles of Danish modern design. Review the 6 key Danish designers and what made their work unique. They will learn the value & contribution made by modern Danish masters to contemporary furniture and interior spaces.
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Sustainable Furniture Design (H&S/W)
Instructors:
Lynne Wilkinson
Course Number:
40420
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0.1
Identify two best certifications for sustainable wood products/six common types of woods and three main types of upholstery foams and understand benefits. Identify primary certifications for sustainable textiles. Comprehend dangers of VOC’s in furniture and regulations restricting emission levels.
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"Furniture Systems 101- Mastering the Basics"
Instructors:
Allsteel Staff
Course Number:
5963
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0.1
To demystify furniture systems-what they consist of; how, in general they work; what the terms mean, familiarize the audience with what to ask about to determine what might best satisfy a client/worker’s needs, familiarize the audience with how the distribution of power, data and voice works.
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Understanding Wood and Wood Furniture, Part 2 (W)
Instructors:
Steelcase Inc. Staff
Course Number:
40049
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0.1
Participants will gain a better understanding of wood, its unique characteristics, and how those characteristics show up on wood furniture. They will explore cutting methods, lay-up techniques, construction methods and finishing techniques, contributing to the look and feel of the final product.
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