Introduce your teens to woodworking and see them learn to create things with their own hands. Whether your student plans to be an engineer, a crafts person, or just a handy homeowner, this class is a great foundation. Groups are small, unlike school shop classes, so students get individual attention. They値l ask questions and get answers; and they値l enjoy the process.
This class meets weekly for eight two-hour sessions. Students build three projects, learn to read drawings and measure, and learn to use power tools. As they learn, they immediately put their knowledge to work, so they stay motivated.
Bandsaw Box
Students will learn to use the drill press and bandsaw to construct an interesting keepsake box with a sliding lid and flocked interior. They値l learn to apply and rub out a film finish, and will see how to use special fixtures to improve shop safety.
Cutting Board
Here they値l meet the tablesaw, jointer, planer, and drum sander. They値l learn about wood structure and face grain gluing, and how to apply and rub out a food-safe oil finish as they build a small cutting board.
Greenwood Bowl
Students will learn to use the wood lathe to turn a simple bowl from green wood. Most woodturners find the process both rewarding and fascinating, as they transform a lump of wood into a functional object in just an hour or two. Turned objects reward both hand skills and concentration, and students can use the end products (and show them off to friends) right away.
About the Instructor
Phil Roybal has a lot of experience introducing teenage woodworkers to the joys of craft, and knows how to relate to young people with humor and patience. He has taught several teen classes at The Sawdust Shop, and has been a volunteer woodworking instructor at Monta Vista High School for many years. Sign your teen up today and open the door to a lifelong enjoyment of craft.
Minimum of 5 students, ages 11+
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