RIT Furniture Design

The Furniture Design program at the School for American Crafts will engage you in the pursuit of your creative interests while providing a compressive technical background in contemporary woodworking. This program focuses on technical expertise, freeing you to investigate your full range of creative expression and professional interests. Our carefully-sequenced training begins with a firm foundation in the use and maintenance of hand tools, proceeding on to more advanced tools and topics in construction and design.

In addition to the intensive Wood Studio, you will gain experience in drawing, fundamental design issues, concept development, art history and business practices. The program also emphasizes self-promotion, professionalism, portfolio development, gallery interactions, and studio operations. During your senior year, you will culminate your work in an exhibition at an off-campus gallery. Upon graduation, you will feel confident in transitioning from student to active craftsman in this fine art field.