Wood Finishing Technology

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Overview

  • Delivery: Daytime Classes
  • Start: Fall Semester, Full-Time
  • Location: Rosemount Campus

Outcomes

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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 restoration shops. Commercial finishing technicians will find employment with any furniture or architectural mill work manufacturer. They specialize in color matching and creating custom colors with today's new finishes. A Furniture Service Technician repairs new furniture at furniture stores or is self employed repairing damaged wood in any form at the onsite location.

Potential Job Titles

  • Furniture Restorer
  • Furniture Finisher
  • Commercial Finishing Technician
  • Furniture Service Technician
  • Furniture Restoration Specialist
  • Wood Finisher

Salary Data

  • Average Wage: $18.13/hour
  • Top Earners: $24.29/hour

Web Site

Wood Finishing Web SiteVisit the National Institute of Wood Finishing Web site to access more information, including testimonials, summer workshops, blogs, announcements, student employment and instructor biographies.

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Academic Advisor

Dean

  • Sherralyn Cox
    Dean of Design and Health/Human Services

Instructors

Mitchell Kohanek 651-423-8362 mitchell.kohanek@dctc.edu BIO

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