Thanks to Lauren Arbasto for a great VoyageChicago interview with CIADC Founder Matthew Runfola, published Feb. 20, 2018.
Read the interview here.
Education: Fall Enrollment is Open
This week, Fall enrollment opens for the term beginning September 12, 2016. Core classes will be offered in 6- and 12-week sections, there will be a smattering of single-session instruction modules, and we're pleased to announce two additions: CIADC will now be offering teen-focused courses on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, and we've added an open studio access time slot for 12:30-3:30 PM on Sunday afternoons.
Check out the courses department by department below, and get ready for an active, creative Fall!
CASTING AND MOLDING
- Intro to Casting (CST110-06) – Wednesdays from 9 AM to 12 PM with Micki LeMieux or Saturdays from 9 AM to 12 PM with Pat Rankin
- Intro to Composite Molding: Carbon Fiber and Fiberglass (CST150-06) – Mondays from 7 to 10 PM with Mark Carroll
- Beginning/Continuing Casting (CST210-12) – Wednesdays from 7 to 10 PM with Dominic Sansone
- Casting for Teens: Ages 12-14 (CST610-06) – Mondays from 4 to 6 PM with Micki LeMieux
Casting for Teens: Ages 15-17 (CST710-06) – Wednesdays from 4 to 6 PM with Micki LeMieux
FABRICATED METALWORKING AND FORGING
- Intro to Metal Fabrication (FMF110-06) – Saturdays from 9 AM to 12 PM with Quentin Shaw
Beginning/Continuing Metal Fabrication (FMF210-12) – Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 to 10 PM with Sarah Holden or Tuesdays from 9 AM to 12 PM with Matt Runfola
Continuing Metal Fabrication (FMF310-12) – Wednesdays from 9 AM to 12 PM with Matt Runfola
Metalworking for Teens: Ages 12-14 (FMF610-06) – Mondays from 4 to 6 PM with Matt Runfola
Metalworking for Teens: Ages 15-17 (FMF710-06) – Wednesdays from 4 to 6 PM with Matt Runfola
INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN
Intro to Rhino: 3D CAD Modeling For Design (ITD110-06) – Saturdays from 9 AM to 12 PM with Nathan Aldredge
Intro to Electronics and Microcontrollers For The Built Object (ITD120-06) – Wednesdays from 7 to 10 PM with Alan Baker
WOODWORKING
- Intro to Woodworking (WDW110-06) – Wednesdays from 7 to 10 PM with Erik Newman and Saturdays from 9 AM to 12 PM with Laura Miracle
Beginning/Continuing Woodworking (WDW210-12) – Mondays from 7 to 10 PM with Laura Miracle and Tuesdays from 9 AM to 12 PM with Erik Newman
Woodworking for Teens: Ages 12-14 (WDW610-06) – Mondays from 4 to 6 PM with Laura Miracle
Woodworking for Teens: Ages 15-17 (WDW710-06) – Wednesdays from 4 to 6 PM with Laura Miracle
Steam Bending Techniques (WDW540-01) – Tuesday, September 27 from 7 to 10 PM with Erik Newman
Tool Sharpening Skills (WDW550-01) – Tuesday, October 4 from 7 to 10 PM with Erik Newman
And for all members who are not planning to enroll in core classes this term, please be sure to attend the free STUC sessions to maintain access to open studio time!
Free Safety and Tool Use Certification on Saturday, September 10
Technology Department STUC (ITDSTUC-01) – 10:00 AM with Matt Runfola
Woodworking Department STUC (WDWSTUC-01) – 10:30 AM with Laura Miracle
Metalworking Department STUC (FMFSTUC-01) – 11:30 AM with Matt Runfola
Casting Department STUC (CSTSTUC-01) – 12:30 PM with Dominic Sansone
Education: 5-Week Summer Classes and Instruction Modules
Summer term at Chicago Industrial Arts & Design Center is in full swing, but there's still time to join a series of great 5-week core classes or single-session instruction modules. The second half of the term begins the week of July 25 through July 30 – sign up today and keep up with the latest in the CIADC workshops – CIADC is offering a 10% discount to all new students: use code SUMMER10 at checkout!
5-Week Core Classes
Casting
Intro to Sand Cast Metal (CST120-05)
Wednesday 9 AM - 12 PM with Quentin Shaw beginning July 27;
Saturday 9 AM - 12 PM with Dominic Sansone beginning July 30
Intro to Composite Fabrication (CST150-05)
Monday 7-10 PM with Mark Carroll beginning August 1
Fabricated Metalworking & Forging
Intro to Metal Fabrication (FMF110-05)
Saturday 9 AM to 12 PM with Quentin Shaw beginning July 30
Integrated Technology & Design
Intro to Rhino: 3D CAD Modeling For Design (ITD110-05)
Saturday 9 AM - 12 PM with Nathan Aldredge beginning August 6
Intro to Electronics and Microcontrollers For The Built Object (ITD120-05)
Wednesday 7-10 PM with Alan Baker beginning July 27
Woodworking
Intro to Woodworking (WDW110-05)
Wednesday 7-10 PM with Erik Newman beginning July 27;
Saturday 9 AM - 12 PM with Laura Miracle beginning July 30
Instruction Modules
Casting
Flexible Mold Making (CST520-01)
Tuesday, July 26 with Dominic Sansone 7 PM
Cold Casting (CST530-01)
Tuesday, August 9 with Dominic Sansone 7 PM
Fabricated Metalworking & Forging
TIG Welding: Steel, Stainless Steel, and Bronze (FMF530-01)
Tuesday, July 26 with Matt Runfola 7 PM
TIG Welding: Aluminum (FMF540-01)
Tuesday, August 2 with Matt Runfola 7 PM
Instructor Showcase
This Saturday, CIADC is very pleased to present the third exhibition of 3D works hosted in the Art & Design Center Gallery: Instructor Showcase with works by Nathan Aldredge, Nikki Renee Anderson, Alan Baker, Mark Carroll, Sarah Holden, Laura Miracle, Erik Newman, Matthew Runfola, Dominic Sansone, and Quentin Shaw.
Detail of Genie Vessel by Quentin Shaw
Our instructors at the Chicago Industrial Art & Design Center are talented teachers and exceptional creative makers. Their varied interests and approaches enhance the diversity of what we are able to offer to our students. In their personal work, each instructor utilizes the same skills, materials, tools, and processes taught at CIADC, applied in a manner reflective of their own individual style.
Detail of Drop Garden by Nikki Renee Anderson
The opening reception for Instructor Showcase will take place Saturday, March 19 from 4 to 6 PM following the final open studio sessions of Winter Term.
Detail of Shaker Tower by Erik Newman
Join us, usher in the new season, and see what our staff members have been making when they're not sharing their skills in the CIADC workshops! Food, drink, and great company – see you Saturday!
Detail of la vita e bella by Matthew Runfola
