As winter flexes back and forth through the next few weeks, we have the upcoming Spring Term to look forward to at CIADC. Spring registration is live online, and the new term will begin the week of March 28th.
Whiteboard Mainframe
In addition to the expanded range of classes offered, we're excited to introduce additional instructors in every department: Nikki Renee Anderson and Mark Carroll will join the Casting Department, Quentin Shaw joins Metalworking, Nathan Aldredge will join Technology, and Erik Newman joins Woodworking.
Icelandic Garden Photographs by Nikki Renee Anderson (nikkireneeanderson.com)
Detail from Chicago Composite Initiative – Mark Carroll (chicagoci.org)
Quentin Shaw making a steel darbuka drum – video by gladerfilmworks
From Play in the urban context by Nathan Aldredge (nathanaldredge.com)
Sewing Cabinet by Erik Newman (eriknewman.com)
Below are details on upcoming Spring courses, including 5- and 10-Week Core Classes, Instruction Modules, and the next free set of Safety and Tool Use Certification. Sign up today and keep your spring lively at CIADC!
5-Week Core Classes
Casting
Fabricated Metalworking and Forging
Technology
- Intro to Electronics and Microcontrollers For The Built Object (ITD120-05)
- Intro to Rhino: 3D CAD Modeling For Design (ITD110-05)
Woodworking
10-Week Core Classes
Casting
Fabricated Metalworking and Forging
Woodworking
Instruction Modules
Casting
Fabricated Metalworking and Forging
- Metal Properties: Choosing The Best Metal For Your Object (FMF570-01)
- Fold-Forming Metal (FMF580-01)
- Creating Volume: The English Wheel and Magnetic Brake (FMF590-02)
Woodworking
- Making the Most of the Table Saw (WDW510-01)
- Model Making for Furniture and Objects (WDW520-01)
- Wood Finishing Techniques (WDW530-01)
Members not planning to enroll must renew each Department Safety and Tool Use Certification they wish to work in, every term. Sign up today to ensure full Open Studio Access for Spring!
Safety and Tool Use Certification (STUC)
Technology - Saturday, March 26 // 12 PM
Woodworking - Saturday, March 26 // 12:30 PM
Casting - Saturday, March 26 // 1:30 PM
Metalworking - Saturday, March 26 // 2:30 PM
