Upcoming Wood Classes
August 2021
Woodworking for beginners: Keepsake box
Woodworking for beginners: Keepsake box
This course will guide students through the construction of a Keepsake box of their own design, using basic woodworking tools that are easily accessible. No prior woodworking experience is necessary. Each student will need to provide their own lumber for their project. The estimated cost of the lumber is $10-50. Instructor: Bill Weinert
Cost: $210
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7121
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24614 8/16 – 9/22 5 – 7pm, Monday & Wednesday
Registration Deadline: 8/2/21
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Creative Art from Nature
Creative Art from Nature
Free your creative side by reawaking and deepening your innate connection to the natural world. This course will guide the participant in creating art from items found in nature. This could be anything from abstract to realistic as you are only limited by your imagination. We will explore concepts of composition, patterns and shapes, light and form, elements of color and more. We will also get tips on tuning into nature and how to be an active participant in nature not just another observer. Instructor: James Stilwell
Cost: $83
Location: Creative Arts Building, room 7105
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24604 8/20 – 10/15 Friday, 2pm – 3pm
Registration Deadline: 8/5/21
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Fly Rod Making
Fly Rod Making
Build or restore your own fly rod. The course reviews the methodology of rod building which will consist of techniques that are well over 100 years old. All materials will be provided but students are welcome to bring a rod for evaluation and restoration.
Instructor: Tommy Thomas
Cost: $358.00
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7121
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24588 9/7 – 10/28 Tues, Thurs. 6pm – 8pm
Registration Deadline: 8/31/21
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Fly Tying 101
Fly Tying 101
This class will prepare the student with hands on experience and an overall understanding of the world of Fly Tying. There is no greater exhilarating experience than catching a beautiful trout on a fly that you tied yourself. As a part of your tuition you will be provided with fly tying kit that you will keep to enjoy a lifetime of satisfaction in the fun fly tying community. You will learn to tie from basic flies to some of the most beautiful flies that will all produce wonderful years of trout fishing. The book we will use is written by Skip Morris titled “FLY TYING MADE CLEAR AND SIMPLE”. The book will be provided by HCC which will have to be returned at the end of the class but you will be encouraged to secure your own copy for future reference. Each class will include a discussion of why we use the fly we are tying and history of the name of the fly. Instructor: Tommy Thomas
Cost: $376
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7121
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24655 9/7 – 10/19 Tues, Thurs 3-5pm
Registration Deadline: 8/31/21
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Woodworking for Beginners: Small Table
Woodworking for Beginners: Small Table
This course will build on skills students have learned in the previous class and guide them through the construction of a small table of their own design, using basic woodworking tools that are easily accessible. No prior woodworking experience is necessary, but classes are recommended in order. Each student will need to provide their own lumber for their project. The estimated cost of the lumber is $20-75. Instructor: Bill Weinert
Cost: $225
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7121
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24615 9/27 – 11/3 5 – 7pm, Monday & Wednesday
Registration Deadline: 9/21
November 2021
Woodworking for beginners: Simple Chair
Woodworking for beginners: Simple Chair
This course will build on skills students have learned in the previous two classes and each student will design their own simple chair which they will construct using basic woodworking tools that are easily accessible. No prior woodworking experience is necessary, but classes are recommended in order. CSP 4000 24616: Each student will need to provide their own lumber for their project. The estimated cost of the lumber is $20-100. Instructor: Bill Weinert
Cost: $210
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7121
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24616 11/8 – 12/8 5 – 7pm, Monday & Wednesday
Registration Deadline: 11/1/21