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Fine Woodworking Program

Fine Woodworking Program. Fine Woodworking Program. An occupational program at SFCC since 1991 – for students: seeking employment in the custom woodworking field; pursuing a career as a self-employed designer/craftsperson; and interested in woodworking as a serious avocation. Courses.

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Fine Woodworking Program

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  1. Fine Woodworking Program

  2. Fine Woodworking Program • An occupational program at SFCC since 1991 – for students: • seeking employment in the custom woodworking field; • pursuing a career as a self-employed designer/craftsperson; and • interested in woodworking as a serious avocation

  3. Courses • Safe use of machinery • Hand tool use • Wood joinery • Furniture design • Finishing • Advanced woodworking techniques/furniture design • Furniture and wood art production

  4. The Program • A strong and growing program since 1991 • 3200 sq. ft. building built to support expanding enrollments in 1995 • 195 students currently, taking 743 student credit hours • In past three years SCH have increased by 21%

  5. Student Profiles • Dennis Esquival Since graduating with Certificate in Fine Woodworking in 2003, Dennis has been: • Self-employed as designer/craftsman • Recipient of Southwest Assoc. of Indian Arts fellowship • Recipient of First Place award in Diversified Arts at 2003 Indian Market • Selected to participate in “Changing Hands” show at Museum of Art and Design in New York

  6. Student Profiles • Maureen Scott Maureen graduated in 2004 with a Certificate in Fine Woodworking, but intends to continue taking classes here in order to build the portfolio she needs for entering a Master of Fine Arts program in furniture design.

  7. Student Profiles • Bill Oakley Bill is a retired state worker and lifelong learner who graduated in 2003. Though he has no plans to pursue a woodworking career, he continues to take classes here to further his woodworking skills.

  8. Student Profiles • Jabian Nimmo Jabian graduated in Spring 2004 and has found employment in a high-end custom woodworking shop, and plans to work on his own designs in the future.

  9. More on our students… • Over the past six years, there have been 26 program graduates. • Many students seeking serious avocation • 40% of our students are women • Many students with advanced degrees

  10. More on the program… • Many students come from Albuquerque or out of state – there are only a few programs of this quality in the U.S. • Faculty and advisory committee members are professional, talented and committed woodworkers

  11. Employers include: Samora Woodworks Baglione Custom Woodworks Inc. Robert Pepper Woodworking Adam Eisman Furniture and Design Where students get jobs

  12. Salaries for graduates • Varies, entry-level from $12 - $20/hour • A current student (not yet graduated) is already making 30% more than his previous salary (now $12.50/hour at Samora Woodworks)

  13. Plans for the future • A new gallery space for fine woodworking and student work in other SFCC programs (jewelry, pottery/ceramics, etc.) • Development of entrepreneurial-oriented curriculum and degree programs

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