Cerritos College

Carl Stammerjohn
Department Chair

Before teaching full-time at Cerritos College Carl Stammerjohn operated a one-man custom furniture shop for six years. He did mostly commission work, occasionally creating spec pieces when time permitted.  Prior to his career in woodworking, he worked as a math teacher and mechanical engineer.

Stammerjohn earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at Cal Poly, SLO and a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Mathematics at Cal State Dominguez.  He has also taken numerous woodworking courses and seminars at The Cutting Edge, Cerritos College, and various woodworking shows.

Stammerjohn teaches a variety of courses including WMT 101 Intro to Woodworking, WMT 102 Intro to Casegoods, WMT 103 Intro to Tables, WMT 201 Handtools, WMT 202 Advanced Furniture Casegoods, WMT 203 Veneering, and WMT 211 Workbenches.

His main interest is in furniture.  He likes the simplicity and functionality of Shaker design, coupled with the subtle curves found in nature. His attention to detail and craftsmanship guide the construction of each piece.  As he increasingly explores the possibilities of veneer, he incorporates it more into his work. He loves sharing his knowledge with others and helping them to explore new ways of looking at things.

Notable shows, honors, and awards
July 2006, Featured Artist, Woodworking, Orange County Fair, Costa Mesa, CA; September 2003, The “Living” Room: Art as an Accessory, Pomona, CA (juried exhibition); July 2003, First Place, Contemporary Furniture, Orange County Fair, Costa Mesa, CA; January 2003, Honorable Mention, WoodWorks Furniture Exhibition, Ontario, CA; July 2002, First Place, Excellence in Finishing, Honorable Mention, Contemporary Furniture, Design in Wood Exhibition, Del Mar, CA; May 2002, Exhibitor, Art Furnishings Show, Pasadena, CA (juried retail show); July 2001, Best of Show, First Place, Contemporary Furniture, Orange County Fair, CA; April 2001, Honorable Mention, Contemporary Furniture, Design in Wood Exhibition, Del Mar, CA; March 2001, Exhibitor, Art Furnishings Show, Pasadena, CA (juried retail show); July 2000, First Place, Contemporary Furniture, Best of Division, Best Use of Hardwood Award, Wood Finisher Award, Orange County Fair, CA; November 1999, Honorable Mention, American Woodworker Show, Ontario, CA

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