Announcements
Tuesday Campus Visit:
Every Tuesday, campus visits are available to meet with Mitch, and tour the Wood Finishing classrooms and shop facilities. No appointment is necessary, but you may want to contact Mitch at 651-423-8362, to let him know you are stopping by for a visit. Click on the link below for more information and visit times. http://www.dctc.edu/prospStudents/visit.cfm
Fall Applications:
Applications are now being accepted for fall wood finishing classes. These classes are limited to allow for personalized instruction, so don’t wait to submit your application.
Summer Workshops:
The National Institute of Wood Finishing is offering several workshops this summer. These classes generally run for two to five days; and offer intensive training in a variety of specialized areas of wood finishing. Click on the "Summer Workshops" link (located to the left) for more information.
Magazine Articles
Fine Woodworking (It's not just a class: it's an adventure.)
Read about working field trips the students of the Wood Finishing Program have been on.
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Professional Refinishing (Healing the Wounds)
David Wendall Larson is a premier Spot Repair Artist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is also a member of the Advisory Board for the Wood Finishing Technology Program at DCTC. This article explains the proper procedure for repairing dents and scratches in wood.
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Professional Refinishing (One of a Kind)
This seven-page article was written for the Professional Refinishing Magazine by a graduate of the Wood Finishing Technology Program. David Smith was called upon to refinish the coating on a very expensive, one of a kind, exotic veneer. Not only was it a one of a kind veneer, but it was on every hallway panel and desk on an entire floor of the building. Read how Dave got through it all and how he did it. View The Article
