This class is not your same old woodworking design course: the objective is for students to identify a passion, whether it’s boating, beer, booty, or Buddha, and design form(s) based on that. A variety of woodworking projects will be developed from this inspiration, and each idea will be realized through a variety of model making approaches, including linear, planar, additive, subtractive techniques and more. The goal is to make students see in a new way, work outside the comfort zone, and expand their aesthetic abilities. Each day, participants will create model projects in a variety of materials derived from personal inspiration. This process adds an incredible range of exciting possibilities that will push students’ aesthetic and functional limits. It will be an intensive study of how to approach a design project through creative thinking, inspiration, sketching, model building, and refinement. Lectures, demonstrations, and quick creative exercises will take place daily and focus on students’ individual interests and design directions. Observation, personal expression, studies in proportion, line and form will be included with plenty of one-on-one guidance. Experimentation will be emphasized, with a heavy dose of creative thinking, design concepts, and “crossing the line.” Scott brings a wide range of alternative design skills to the table (or chair or box or bed) and will get everyone’s creative juices flowing. Scott is an enthusiastic and high-energy craftsman and a great teacher, so be prepared to push your limits and get ready to light your creativity skills on fire.