Allied Course: Wood working

Course Co-ordinators: Sunil Jambhular and Pawan Vishwakarma

Saee Patil

The course encouraged students to design and construct wooden objects with folding, sliding, or mechanical components. The following outlines the course’s progression, activities, and outcomes, with placeholders for images to illustrate the process.

Envisioning the Craft:

Students began by sketching designs for wooden objects with folding or sliding mechanisms. Through iterative discussions, concepts were refined to ensure functionality and structural integrity, establishing a foundation for hands-on work.

Testing the Blueprint:

Next, students constructed 1:5 and 1:10 scale prototypes to evaluate designs. These models clarified the mechanics of slides or folds, revealing challenges like joint stability or friction. This phase sharpened practical execution skills.

Sourcing Materials:

A field trip to Vasai-Virar facilitated wood sourcing. Students examined types such as teak, plywood, and oak, assessing weight, grain, and durability. A sawmill visit provided insights into wood processing, while market trips secured hardware—hinges, sliders, and screws—suited to each design.

Site visits to source wood

Shaping the Vision:

With the materials delivered, we began constructing the concept ideas. Using tools like saws, chisels, and drills, students tried out techniques requiring precision and patience. Collaboration introduced diverse joinery methods, including dovetail and mortise-and-tenon. The final stage involved polishing and staining to enhance the wood’s appearance and durability.

Lessons Carved in Wood:

The course developed expertise in wood properties, joinery techniques, and tool use. The vertical studio structure encouraged cross-year collaboration, blending fresh ideas with experienced insights. Precision and material selection emerged as core skills.

Work of Saee Patil

Other works by students