13 courses with the subject CRFT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CRFT 101Introduction to Furniture Making2
This course is an introduction to the practical application of basic knowledge of wood, using hand tools to make standard furniture joinery. This course involves the use of hand and power tools requiring fine motor coordination. Materials fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Offered Distance Learning: No Contact Hours: Lecture: 2
This is an introductory course in woodcarving with relief and chip carving techniques and includes the e techniques of hand-carving, stamping, varnishing and staining. Students will complete three finished products in this class that demonstrate chip relief carving. This course involves the use of hand tools requiring fine motor coordination. Students will be required to purchase a set of carving tools. Materials fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall, Spring Offered Distance Learning: No Contact Hours: Lecture: 2
This is an introductory studio course in stoneware ceramics. Through lectures, wheel throwing, and hand-building, students will explore the aesthetic, sculptural, and functional possibilities of clay. Techniques will be demonstrated and lectures will feature technical information on high temperature firing and stoneware glazes. This course involves the use of hand tools requiring fine motor coordination. Materials fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Offered Distance Learning: No Contact Hours: Lecture: 2
This course is designed to introduce clay in a sculptural context. Traditional techniques of solid form manipulation and subtractive and additive methods will be presented. Projects will include an anatomical hand sculpture, an abstract sculpture, and a self-directed project. This course involves the use of hand tools requiring fine motor coordination. Pre-requisite(s): CRFT 111 Introduction to Pottery. Materials fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall, Spring Offered Distance Learning: No Contact Hours: Lecture: 2
This is an introduction to the form of printmaking. Students will learn a variety of techniques for creating images on monotype plates. Students will work on single-pass and multi-pass printing that
This is an introductory course covering fundamental concepts and techniques of both the design and creation of original jewelry. It includes the techniques of piercing and filing, soldering and polishing. Students will work with metal alone and in combination with other materials, such as wood, plexiglass, etc. Development of individual designs will be encouraged. This course involves the use of hand tools requiring fine motor coordination. Materials fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Offered Distance Learning: No Contact Hours: Lecture: 2
This course is an introduction to basic stained glass techniques and will explore Tiffany Foil aspects of two-dimensional stained glass construction, including preliminary work, glass cutting, soldering and cleaning. Design and color theory, as it relates to stained glass, will be explored through lecture, examples and demonstrations. This course involves the use of hand tools requiring fine motor coordination. Materials fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Offered Distance Learning: No Contact Hours: Lecture: 2
In this course, students will engage in the study and practice of advanced techniques of furniture making. The properties of various woods and inlay processes will be taught and the focus will be on the aesthetics of form as well as function. A final project incorporating learned techniques is required. This course involves the use of hand and power tools requiring fine motor coordination. Pre-requisite(s): CRFT 101 Introduction to Furniture Making. Materials fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall, Spring Offered Distance Learning: No Contact Hours: Lecture: 2
This course continues the student's development of pottery techniques with a focus on refining both technical and aesthetic pursuits. The emphasis will be to bring students' skills to a point where the creative aspects of the medium may be explored freely with emphasis on traditional form. A more in- depth exploration of glaze technology, various kiln atmospheres and firing techniques, as well as a more complex treatment of surface decoration will be pursued. The historical background of ceramic art, from ancient to contemporary times, will be explored. This course involves the use of hand tools requiring fine motor coordination. Pre-requisite(s): CRFT 111 Introduction to Pottery. Materials fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Offered Distance Learning: No Contact Hours: Lecture: 2
This is an advanced course in metalworking and jewelry design that will allow students to refine basic skills and explore advanced techniques. Stone setting, forming and fabricating skills will expand the student's knowledge and allow for more advanced designs. Control of the material to achieve desired results will be emphasized. This course involves the use of hand tools requiring fine motor coordination. Pre-requisite(s): CRFT 141 Jewelry I. Materials fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Offered Distance Learning: No Contact Hours: Lecture: 2
This course is a continuing development of stained glass techniques with refinement in both technical and aesthetic pursuits. The use of glass in the construction of three dimensional forms, especially lamp and terrarium forms will be emphasized. This course involves the use of hand tools requiring fine motor coordination. Pre-requisite(s): CRFT 151 Introduction to Stained Glass Techniques. Materials fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Offered Distance Learning: No Contact Hours: Lecture: 2
This class is designed for the experienced pottery student. Students will be involved in advanced pottery techniques and will explore clay as a creative medium. This course involves the use of hand tools requiring fine motor coordination. Pre-requisite(s): CRFT 211 Pottery II (Intermediate Pottery). Materials fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Offered Distance Learning: No Contact Hours: Lecture: 2
Techniques of setting cabochon and faceted stones in both hand-made and commercial settings will be taught in this course. Construction of bezel and basket settings for round- and fancy-shaped stones will be covered, as well as tube and channel settings. Stone and gem identification and individual characteristics of stones will be discussed. This course involves the use of hand tools requiring fine motor coordination. Pre-requisite(s): CRFT 141 Jewelry I and CRFT 241 Jewelry II. Materials fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Offered Distance Learning: No Contact Hours: Lecture: 2
