We are happy to announce that local home and commercial building materials and hardware experts, Clark Devon Hardware, has teamed up with CIADC with the construction of the new CNC Studio this Spring! Clark-Devon Hardware will supply the carpentry and electrical materials and supplies needed to build-out the two new spaces for our CNC router and future CNC plasma machines.
With this reduced build-out expense, CIADC will be able to purchase additional computers for the Technology & Design Department capable of running powerful CAD/CAM programs for the CNC machines.
A very big thank you to Ken Walchak and all of Clark Devon Hardware!
Spring Open House and Bronze Pour
Saturday, March 10, 2018 // 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Join us for our seasonal open house with tours through our four shop departments in Casting & Molding, Metalworking & Forging, Technology & Design, and Woodworking ~ CIADC.ORG
There will be a bronze pour in the casting department at approximately 1:30pm along with regular open studio work in progress in the other departments.
Also check out our extended exhibition of CIADC Instructors works with contributions by Andrew Barco, Olivia Juárez, John Kurman, Micki LeMeuix, Erik Newman, and Quentin Shaw.
Fall Open House 2016
Saturday, October 15 from 4 to 6 PM Chicago Industrial Arts & Design Center will host our seasonal Open House, featuring live demonstrations in Casting & Molding, Metalworking, Technology, and Woodworking, guided tours of our historic building at 6433 North Ravenswood Avenue, and the exhibition reception for Demo.
This weekend is Open House Chicago, with hundreds of historical buildings open with free access for the public. Stop in at CIADC to celebrate fall with food, drinks, and friends – and then go explore the rest of the neighborhood!
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
Summer Courses Now Open!
Summer is right around the corner – sign up today for Immersion Week, 5- and 10-week core classes, plus a range of single-session Instructor Modules!
All members who will not be enrolled in department core classes, please be sure to sign up for the quarterly Safety and Tool Use Certification in order to use open studio access this summer.
Summer Safety and Tool Use Certification
June 18, 2016
Immersion Week – June 13 to June 17
Metal Fabrication Immersion
Woodworking Immersion
Cross-Department Immersion
5-Week Core Classes
Casting
Intro to Sand Cast Metal (CST120-05)
Wednesday 9 AM - 12 PM with Quentin Shaw beginning June 22 and July 27;
Saturday 9 AM - 12 PM with Dominic Sansone beginning June 25 and July 30
Intro to Composite Fabrication (CST150-05)
Monday 7-10 PM with Mark Carroll beginning June 20 and August 1
Fabricated Metalworking & Forging
Intro to Metal Fabrication (FMF110-05)
Saturday 9 AM to 12 PM with Quentin Shaw beginning June 25 and July 30
Integrated Technology & Design
Intro to Rhino: 3D CAD Modeling For Design (ITD110-05)
Saturday 9 AM - 12 PM with Nathan Aldredge beginning May 14, June 25, and August 6
Intro to Electronics and Microcontrollers For The Built Object (ITD120-05)
Wednesday 7-10 PM with Alan Baker beginning June 22 and July 27
Woodworking
Intro to Woodworking (WDW110-05)
Wednesday 7-10 PM with Erik Newman beginning June 22 and July 27;
Saturday 9 AM - 12 PM with Laura Miracle beginning June 25 and July 30
10-Week Core Classes
Casting
Beginning/Continuing Casting (CST210-10)
Wednesday 7-10 PM with Dominic Sansone begins June 22
Fabricated Metalworking & Forging
Beginning/Continuing Metal Fabrication (FMF210-10)
Monday 7-10 PM with Sarah Holden begins June 20;
Tuesday 9 AM - 12 PM with Matt Runfola begins June 21;
Wednesday 7-10 PM with Sarah Holden beings June 22
Continuing Metal Fabrication (FMF310-10)
Wednesday 9 AM - 12 PM with Matt Runfola begins June 22
Woodworking
Beginning/Continuing Woodworking (WDW210-10)
Monday 7-10 PM with Laura Miracle begins June 20;
Tuesday 9 AM - 12 PM with Erik Newman begins June 21
Instruction Modules
Casting
Plaster Mold Making (CST510-01)
Tuesday, July 12 with Dominic Sansone 7 PM
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
The Oxy/Acetylene Torch: Welding and Brazing Steel (FMF510-01)
Tuesday, June 28 with Matt Runfola 7 PM
MIG Welding Steel (FMF520-01)
Tuesday, July 5 with Matt Runfola 7 PM
Heat Cutting: Plasma Arc Cutter and Oxy/Acetylene Torch (FMF550-01)
Tuesday, July 12 with Matt Runfola 7 PM
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
Woodworking
Wood Finishing Techniques (WDW530-01)
Tuesday, May 24 with Laura Miracle 7 PM
