April 2010 Newsletter
WOODSHOP NEWSLETTER
APRIL 2010
TERMITE NEWS
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF WOODTURNERS GRANT
The program has been awarded a $1250 Educational Opportunity Grant from the American Association of Woodturners thanks to Jim Driskell, instructor and developer of the woodturning program here at Cerritos College. Jim applied for the grant back in November in hopes of obtaining funding to purchase additional equipment and supplies for his classes. Now that the money is here, he plans to buy eight chucks and other miscellaneous accessories that will be ready for students to use by the fall semester*.
The American Association of Woodturners is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of woodturning. Every year, the association auctions off pieces made by recognized members to raise money for their Educational Opportunity Grant. In turn, they are able to award grants to individual woodturners and groups or educational institutions that provide instruction in woodturning.
A special thanks to the American Association of Woodturners and Jim Driskell for enhancing our woodworking program!
*pending Board approval
CSAW PURCHASES AN EIGHTEEN INCH LAGUNA LATHE FOR THE PROGRAM
CSAW is at it again—they have invested their earnings to purchase another machine for the program! Earlier this year, CSAW purchased an eighteen inch lathe from Laguna Tools. The larger lathe will allow advanced students to progress beyond the capacity of the smaller Jet mini-lathes currently used in the turning program. With this machine, students can make projects as large as eighteen inches in diameter and forty inches in length. The lathe is set up and ready for use in WD-12.
Thank you CSAW for continuing to make our program better and thank you to all those who purchase supplies from CSAW to make it all possible!
CHANGES IN THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Due to budgetary constraints the Falcon Phone system is no longer available, which means you will no longer be able to register by phone. However, MyCerritos is still available for all enrollment and fee transactions. Also, Cerritos College is no longer accepting personal checks as a method of payment. Cash, debit cards, and credit cards will be accepted as usual.
Summer Hours
Monday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 7:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday Closed
Saturday & Sunday Closed
UPCOMING EVENTS
FOURTH ANNUAL WOODWORKING CELEBRATION
Spring is here and we are gearing up for our most attended affair of the year—The Cerritos College Annual Woodworking Celebration. At the event, we will host a friendly competition where students can enter their pieces to compete for prize money and ribbons. The projects will be displayed in a gallery and guests will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite entries for the People’s Choice award. We will also be recognizing graduates of the program and awarding a select few with Golden Snowman Awards. Guests can also win prizes in our free raffle and enjoy lunch provided by the department and student club.
You, your family and your friends are welcome to join us for this special occasion as we celebrate a great craft and the vibrant community of woodworkers here at Cerritos College. Hope to see you there!
When: Saturday, May 22, 2010
Time: 11:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Cerritos College, Woodworking Building
11110 East Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
What to bring: Bring a dish for our pot luck dessert
Learn more about the competition and download an entry form here.
SCHEDULE UPDATES
SUMMER CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 21
Have you planned out your school schedule for the summer? If not, you can start by downloading the summer schedule on our webpage. Registration appointments are opening this Thursday, April 15. To find out when you are scheduled to register, visit your MyCerritos account.
Also, Community Education is offering weekend classes this summer. Classes will start April 17 and 18 and will run for 11 weeks. To learn more, contact Community Education directly at (562) 467-5050 or visit their web page here.
FALL CLASSES
A draft of the fall schedule is also available on our website. Registration is expected to begin the first week
of July and classes the week of August 16. However, specific dates have not been released
by the Admissions Office, so stay tuned for those official dates.
Schedule Highlights for the Fall Term
WMT 157 Passage Door
Erik Mortensen, one of our most talented instructors, will guide you through the history
and art of building entryway doors. The class will cover industry standards, styles
and methods for planning and designing various door types. In addition, materials,
tools and effective methods for constructing and installing passage doors will be
explored. Prerequisites: WMT 151 or WMT 102 or WMT 103
Course:30291 Erik Mortensen FRI 8:00 – 5:00 p.m.
WD-13
WMT 211 The Workbench Class
This course provides you with the background and skills required to research, design,
purchase materials, select hardware and manufacture a workbench. If you want to
make your dream workbench, this class will help you do it. Material costs vary, but
average around $900 for a bench similar to the instructor benches at school. Prerequisites:
WMT 102 and WMT 103
Course: 30300 Carl Stammerjohn MON 8:00 – 5:00 p.m.
WD-13
WMT 233 Morris Chair
This course in furniture making will challenge and improve your skills through the
manufacturing of the first recliner, the Morris chair. Hand tools, machinery and hand
power tools are used in an advanced setting. Topics will include planning, manufacturing,
utilizing solid wood joinery, complex laminations, sub-assembly and final assembly
as well as finishing. Prerequisites: WMT 102 and WMT 103
Course: 30298 Anthony Fortner WED 8:00 – 5:00 p.m.
WD-14
CSAW CORNER
The Cerritos Student Association of Woodworkers (CSAW) in now on Facebook. Whether you are a veteran, a beginner, or just interested in seeing what we do, we invite you to join us. By becoming our friend you can keep up with upcoming CSAW events, see what your fellow students are working on, share your work and chat about what is going on in the shop.
T-SHIRTS
CSAW has newly designed shirts with pockets for sale!! Both blue and cream colored shirts are available in sizes medium through 3XL. The shirts are heavy and made with 100 percent pre-shrunk cotton. They are quite handsome and expected to go quickly. Get yours while their hot!! Only 65 shirts are in stock.
Shirts are $20 each. To purchase one see Luis Rodriguez, Jennifer Williamson or one of the CSAW representatives.