Wood Finishing Technology
Overview
- Delivery: Daytime
- Start: Fall Semester, Full-Time
- Location: Rosemount Campus
Outcomes
- Wood Finishing Technology — Diploma 36 credits
- Furniture Service Technician I — Certificate 11 credits
- Furniture Service Technician II — Certificate 19 credits
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Major Description
A perfect blend of art and science, the world of the wood finisher combines the knowledge and skills of the past and present to preserve wood creations for the future. Students specialize in a wide range of areas. They can beautify and enhance the appearance of today's wood objects. They can honor proven craftsmanship by repairing and restoring wood artifacts from the past.
Work Environment
Skilled furniture restorers will work for or start their own furniture refinishing shops. They may also specialize in the restoration of antique furniture, clocks, radios and other items. Commercial finishing technicians will find employment with any furniture manufacturer.
Potential Job Titles
- Furniture Restorer
- Furniture Finisher
- Commercial Finishing Technician
- Furniture Service Technician
- Furniture Restoration Specialist
- Wood Finisher
Salary Data
- Average Wage: $16.83/hour
- Top Earners: $23.16/hour
(Seven-county metro area—iseek.org)
Web Site
Visit the National Institute of Wood Finishing Web site to access more information, including testimonials, summer workshops, blogs, announcements, student employment and instructor biographies.
Summer Workshops
- June 29 – 30, 2009 | Color Matching
- July 1 – 2, 2009 | Introduction to Spot Repair
- July 6 – 10, 2009 | Restoration, Chemistry & Tech. of Furniture Coatings
- July 13 – 17, 2009 | Finishing New Wood
- July 20 – 24, 2009 | Advanced Finishing
- July 27 – 28, 2009 | Spraying Equipment and Techniques
- July 29 – 30, 2009 | Piano Grain Filled Finish
Request Information
Academic Advisor
- Alison Tauer
Academic Advisor
alison.tauer@dctc.edu
651-423-8384
Dean
- Sherralyn Cox
Dean of Design and Health/Human Services
Instructors
| Mitchell Kohanek | 651-423-8362 | mitchell.kohanek@dctc.edu | BIO |
