Brad Reed Nelson
Brad Reed Nelson is an artist and inventor who has lived in the Roaring Fork Valley for over 20 years. He runs a furniture company called Board By Design. Nelson’s pieces are exhibited nationally and internationally, including in the collection of the Sam Maloof Museum in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
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Brad's Workshops
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Level I
Students are new to Furniture Design & Woodworking and have no formal training.
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Level II
Students have experience working with stationary machines and power tools and are familiar with basic principles of joinery and 3-D design.
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Level III
Students have some formal training in 3-D design, experience with a variety of materials and fabrication processes, and know how to use machine and hand tools competently and safely. Students have a portfolio of their artwork.
Jan 18 - 22, 20279 AM - 5 PM
Furniture Design
Brad Reed Nelson
Tuition $1,250
Code JANSTU2027W
This workshop for beginning to intermediate woodworkers focuses on introducing and demystifying the wide world of woodworking. Beginning with design creation, students new to wood spend the week making basic stools and small tables, exploring how to make their designs come to life. Students learn how to operate and understand woodworking machinery, focusing on safety and craftsmanship. More advanced students take advantage of Brad’s expertise, learning new skills and working through design problems. Participants leave with beautiful, personalized, well-built furniture that stands the test of time and adds a unique flair to any living or workspace.
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Level I
Students are new to Furniture Design & Woodworking and have no formal training.
Jul 20 - 24, 2026Past9 AM - 5 PM
Beginning Furniture Design
Brad Reed Nelson, Hayami Arakawa
Tuition $1,250
Code W0807-26
This workshop for beginning woodworkers focuses on introducing and demystifying the wide world of woodworking. Beginning with design creation, students spend the week making basic stools and small tables, exploring how to make their designs come to life. Students learn how to operate and understand woodworking machinery, focusing on safety and craftsmanship. Students leave with beautiful, personalized, well-built furniture that stands the test of time and adds a unique flair to any living or workspace.
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Level I
Students are new to Furniture Design & Woodworking and have no formal training.
Jun 30 - Jul 4, 2025Past9AM-5PM
Introduction to Furniture Design
Brad Reed Nelson
Tuition $1,240
Code W0505-25
This beginners workshop focuses on introducing and demystifying the world of woodworking. Arriving with designs in mind, students spend the week making basic stools and small tables, learning how to make their designs come to life. Students learn how to operate and understand the machinery, focusing on safety and craftsmanship. At the end students leave with beautiful, personalized, well-built furniture that will stand the test of time.
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