NTC Opens New Furniture and Craftsmanship Shop at the Pryor Campus

Pryor Northeast Technology Center (NTC) recently announced the opening of their newly-remodeled building, the Center for Fine Furniture and Craftsmanship. With Dean House as the supervisor, the center will teach fundamentals of furniture making. 

Dean House knows fine furniture. His previous business, First Edition Furniture, was known for making custom, high-end pieces. For over ten years, First Edition catered to customers seeking elite furniture.  

Now Dean House is bringing his furniture-making skills to Pryor NTC.  He commented that “The little things make fine furniture. Details take time.” He hopes to bring these concepts to light during the upcoming NTC furniture classes. 

NTC’s first furniture-making class, Intermediate 1, is currently underway. Students are completing solid walnut or mahogany Queen Anne chests. In the Intermediate 2 class, each student will build his or her own drop-front secretary. 

The classes are one night a week for fourteen weeks, and students are responsible for tuition and fees.  

Dean House also added a big thank-you to Tim Williams and the First National Bank of Vinita, who donated half of the money required to buy a 12” jointer. The 12” jointer was much-needed in the class, and the donation was very much appreciated. 

Pryor-Campus Northeast Technology Center is located between Claremore and Pryor on Highway 20. More information about the campus can be obtained from the website www.netechcenters.com or by calling NTC at 1-888-832-7988.

Photo: Jake Williams – student working on project in Intermediate 1 class

Summer Camp Held at the Kansas Campus of Northeast Technology Center

Kansas-Campus Northeast Technology Center (NTC) recently held their annual free Summer Camp for students from the surrounding communities.

On June 17-19, excited sixth and seventh graders gathered at Kansas NTC to find out what activities they would be participating in. “Get Your Aim On” was the theme for this year’s camp, and featured archery related teachings and events. The first day started off with students breaking up into assigned groups and getting acquainted.

Over the course of the three-day camp, participants got hands-on training with many activities, including welding, auto service, computers, leadership, and archery. Several Kansas-Campus NTC employees were group and workshop leaders.

Of course, the students were also excited that a Nintendo wii was given away, as well as many other prizes. In addition, the camp featured motivational speaker Josh Brecheen. Josh served as the 1998 Oklahoma State FFA President and has brought inspirational messages into more than 500 school systems and conferences across the nation. More than 35 students from nearby towns participated in this year’s camp.