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Build Your Own
Adirondack Chair
- CLASS IS SOLD OUT!
HS-01 Classes begin: Mar 25 (End date: Apr 15) 12 hours
(4 Sessions) Tue: 6:30-9:30
The Adirondack Chair was created by Thomas Lee in 1903. He owned a summer
home on Lake Chaplain in upstate New York and wanted comfortable outdoor
furniture. After many tries - he came up with this unique chair. The original
chair was made with eleven pieces of wood cut from a single board. These chairs
are more popular today then ever. Their flat armrests are suitable to hold food
or beverages thus eliminating the need for a table. This class will walk the
novice woodworker, or those who wish to be, through all the steps and use of the
tools needed to make their very own Adirondack chair. You will become familiar
with all the combinations of straight lines, flat planes and gentle curves that
are the signature of the traditional Adirondack chair. Though there are many
variations of the chair the class will focus on the building of the "classic"
form. You will make a chair - all supplies and plans are included. You will be
able to make more at home as you will have the knowledge and the plans.
Room: Remodeling Shop Instructor: Kevin Kramer Tuition: $169
Kevin Kramer is a vocational teacher with a interest in carpentry and
furniture making. Over the past 10 years, he has been making a variety of
adirondack style chairs with his students. These chairs have been made special
order for some as well as used in charitable auctions.
CERAMIC TILES
HS-02 Classes begin: Mar 19 (End date: Apr 2) 9 Hours (3 Sessions) Wed:
6:30-9:30
This course is designed for all homeowners and landlords who would like to
update or repair ceramic tiled areas in their kitchens or bathrooms. Students
will leave with all the knowledge and confidence necessary to complete any
project.
Room: Horticultural Shop Instructor: Harold Kams Tuition: $69
Harold Kams, owner of Room Renewal Co., is a carpenter and ceramic tile
installer. He has been in business for 30 years, specializing in bathrooms and
kitchen tile. He also holds a carpenters license and is knowledgeable in all
phases of building construction.
CHAIR CANING
HS-03 Classes begin: Mar 17 (End date: Apr 28) 18 Hours (6 Sessions) Mon:
6:30-9:30
Recane that old chair and give it new life! Hand caning, pressed caning, and
rush will be taught. Please bring your chair to the first class so that specific
equipment and supplies can be determined. There is an additional cost for that
equipment and supplies, which are available from the instructor. You will be
caning the first night of class! The size of your chair is limited to what you
can carry. There is no storage available for chairs between classes. Don't have
a chair? Contact the instructor who will have some available at a nominal cost.
The instructor will have the required material available for purchase during
class.
Room: Carpentry Shop Instructor: Michael Samek Tuition: $99
Mike Samek took his first caning class at Keefe Tech about 13 years ago.
Since then he has turned this hobby into a small home-based business. Mike was
curious to learn this dying craft and has found that there are a lot of people
with chairs that need caning, and interesting stories about why the owners just
don't throw the chairs away. Mike has worked with antique shops, as well as
private customers. His business "Chairs for All Seasons" advocates that an old
chair never be thrown away! Mike is looking forward to sharing this craft with
others.
INTERIOR DESIGN
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HS-04 Classes begin: Mar 10 (End date: Apr 28) 21 Hours (7 Sessions) Mon:
6:30-9:30
This class is for homeowners/budding designers who are DIY-savvy or simply
need inspiration and/or more technical knowledge. If you want to make more of an
existing space and give it a professional-looking designer touch, this class is
for you.
The classes will be structured as follow:
1- Floor plan & Elevations (1): How to draw a scaled floor plan and
elevations to design your space and execute the work efficiently;
2- Floor plan & Elevation (2): Review of students floor plans and guidance for
furniture placement;
3- How to use color and lighting to create style and themes;
4- Finishes: get technical with the pros and cons of paint, carpet, wallpaper,
tiles, wood, and
unusual building materials (concrete, cork etc) and determine the best finish
for your
walls, floors, ceilings;
5- Field trip: (Furniture store to be determined) - How to choose new furniture
and update
old one to create the desired mood;
6- Your design project (1): you will design, within your budget, your own
professional make-over;
7- Your design project (2): final review of design project and presentation of
work, for a
final recommendation for execution.
Class is limited to 12 students.
Room: 219 Instructor: Cιline Riard Tuition: $99
Cιline Riard is an Interior Designer and Engineer trained in Paris and
Montrιal. She is the Founder of Chic Redesign. She has worked on both
residential and commercial projects and is an artist, designer and redesigner.
SURVIVING AND PLANNING THE KITCHEN REMODEL -
NEW CLASS!
HS-05 Classes begin: Mar 19 (End date: Apr 2) 7.5 Hours (3 Sessions) Wed:
6:30-9:00
Survive the Chaos! Come and understand the basics of kitchen design and
remodeling. Bring out the "WOW" factor to the most important room in your home.
The course will include, basics of kitchen design, "Surviving the kitchen
remodel", terminology, characteristics of woods and foils, countertops, NKBA
guidelines and more.
Room: 112 Instructor: Tony Rizzo Tuition: $69
With over 15 years experience in the kitchen industry both in kitchen
design and sales representation, Tony Rizzo has trained over 300 designers in
product knowledge and design techniques. Tony is a published kitchen and
bathroom designer.
WOODWORKING: BEGINNING
- CLASS IS SOLD OUT!
HS-06 Classes begin: Mar 18 (End date: May 13) 24 Hours (8 Sessions) Tue:
6:30-9:30
You will learn the operation of the various equipment and power tools in the
carpentry shop. All students will complete a 35" X 21" bookcase as their initial
project. Students will learn how to read plans and how to calculate stock
required. After the successful completion of this project, you will be well
prepared to build your own projects. The wearing of safety glasses is required
and will be supplied on the first class meeting. This class is designed for the
beginner. The tuition includes the cost of all materials required for your
project.
Room: Carpentry Shop Instructor: Michael Newell Tuition: $199
Michael Newell has been a carpenter for 24 years and a carpentry teacher for
6 years. Michael has headed the Keefe Tech Housebuilding Project that has
completed building of 7 houses in the MetroWest area.