CTEC 213 - Furniture Making Laboratory - Building without Plans

Recent Professors: Jack J. Selph
Recent Semesters: Spring 2027, Spring 2026
Class Size: 24 students
Credits: 1.5
Prerequisite: CTEC 200 or CTEC 201 or CTEC 202 or CTEC 203 with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment
Spring 2027 Sections: View Spring 2027 sections of CTEC 213
Transfers To: CSU
Description: This course is one in a series of courses structured as a problem-solving approach to furniture making with an emphasis on building without plans. Abandoning formal detailed plans, students will use thumbnail sketching techniques to create a furniture design. Thumbnail sketches will be used to create a full size drawing detailing joinery and using coloring techniques to emphasize wood contrasts. Taking measurements directly from full size drawings and referencing joinery details, students will fabricate a furniture piece. Note: Completion of the degree or certificate requirements qualifies students to receive a maximum of two years credit toward the California State Contractor's License for the C-6 Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry examination. Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Backpack (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2026 El Camino College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ .
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